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Gary Nelson

Bio: An American television and film director. He has directed many well-know television series, including Gunsmoke, The Patty Duke Show, Gilligan's Island and Happy Days among dozens of others

Born: Sat, Oct 06 1934

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Wed, May 25 2022

Gary Nelson is 87 years old

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Melanie Darrow

Gary Nelson was 62 in Melanie Darrow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1997

Fast Company

Gary Nelson was 60 in Fast Company as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1995

Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder

Gary Nelson was 60 in Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1995

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

Gary Nelson was 59 in Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1994

Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert

Gary Nelson was 59 in Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1993

The Return of Ironside

Gary Nelson was 58 in The Return of Ironside as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1993

The Sands of Time

Gary Nelson was 58 in The Sands of Time as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1992

Revolver

Gary Nelson was 57 in Revolver as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1992

The Hit Man

Gary Nelson was 56 in The Hit Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1991

The Lookalike

Gary Nelson was 56 in The Lookalike as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1990

Get Smart, Again!

Gary Nelson was 54 in Get Smart, Again! as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1989

Police Story: The Watch Commander

Gary Nelson was 54 in Police Story: The Watch Commander as 'Director, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1988

Shooter

Gary Nelson was 53 in Shooter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 1988

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

Gary Nelson was 52 in Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold as 'Finance, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1986

Murder in Three Acts

Gary Nelson was 51 in Murder in Three Acts as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1986

The Baron and the Kid

Gary Nelson was 50 in The Baron and the Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1984

More Than Murder

Gary Nelson was 49 in More Than Murder as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 1984

For Love and Honor

Gary Nelson was 48 in For Love and Honor as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1983

Murder Me, Murder You

Gary Nelson was 48 in Murder Me, Murder You as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1983

Murder in Coweta County

Gary Nelson was 48 in Murder in Coweta County as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1983

Jimmy the Kid

Gary Nelson was 48 in Jimmy the Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1982

The Pride of Jesse Hallam

Gary Nelson was 46 in The Pride of Jesse Hallam as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 1981

The Black Hole

Gary Nelson was 45 in The Black Hole as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1979

A Movie Star's Daughter

Gary Nelson was 45 in A Movie Star's Daughter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1979

It's a Mile from Here to Glory

Gary Nelson was 43 in It's a Mile from Here to Glory as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1978

To Kill a Cop

Gary Nelson was 43 in To Kill a Cop as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 10 1978

Freaky Friday

Gary Nelson was 42 in Freaky Friday as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1976

Panache

Gary Nelson was 41 in Panache as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1976

The Boy Who Talked to Badgers

Gary Nelson was 40 in The Boy Who Talked to Badgers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1975

Medical Story

Gary Nelson was 40 in Medical Story as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1975

The Girl on the Late, Late Show

Gary Nelson was 39 in The Girl on the Late, Late Show as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1974

Santee

Gary Nelson was 38 in Santee as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1973

Molly and Lawless John

Gary Nelson was 38 in Molly and Lawless John as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972

The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou

Gary Nelson was 36 in The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1971

Secrets of the Pirate's Inn

Gary Nelson was 35 in Secrets of the Pirate's Inn as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1969

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Early Edition

Gary Nelson was 61+ in Early Edition as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996

Memories of Midnight

Gary Nelson was 57+ in Memories of Midnight as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 25 1991

Noble House

Gary Nelson was 53+ in Noble House as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 1988

Houston Knights

Gary Nelson was 52+ in Houston Knights as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 11 1987

Lady Blue

Gary Nelson was 50+ in Lady Blue as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1985

Crazy like a Fox

Gary Nelson was 50+ in Crazy like a Fox as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1984

For Love and Honor

Gary Nelson was 48+ in For Love and Honor as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1983

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Gary Nelson was 47+ in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1982

McClain's Law

Gary Nelson was 47+ in McClain's Law as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 20 1981

Washington: Behind Closed Doors

Gary Nelson was 42+ in Washington: Behind Closed Doors as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1977

Hunter

Gary Nelson was 42+ in Hunter as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 18 1977

Medical Story

Gary Nelson was 40+ in Medical Story as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975

Archer

Gary Nelson was 40+ in Archer as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 30 1975

Kojak

Gary Nelson was 39+ in Kojak as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

Faraday and Company

Gary Nelson was 38+ in Faraday and Company as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1973

Adam's Rib

Gary Nelson was 38+ in Adam's Rib as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973

Toma

Gary Nelson was 38+ in Toma as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 21 1973

Police Story

Gary Nelson was 38+ in Police Story as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973

The Brian Keith Show

Gary Nelson was 37+ in The Brian Keith Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972

McMillan & Wife

Gary Nelson was 36+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971

The Partners

Gary Nelson was 36+ in The Partners as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1971

Arnie

Gary Nelson was 35+ in Arnie as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970

Nanny and the Professor

Gary Nelson was 35+ in Nanny and the Professor as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1970

Love, American Style

Gary Nelson was 34+ in Love, American Style as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Bracken's World

Gary Nelson was 34+ in Bracken's World as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1969

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

Gary Nelson was 34+ in The Courtship of Eddie's Father as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969

Room 222

Gary Nelson was 34+ in Room 222 as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969

The Doris Day Show

Gary Nelson was 33+ in The Doris Day Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

Gary Nelson was 33+ in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968

Accidental Family

Gary Nelson was 32+ in Accidental Family as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1967

Good Morning World

Gary Nelson was 32+ in Good Morning World as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1967

Captain Nice

Gary Nelson was 32+ in Captain Nice as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1967

Occasional Wife

Gary Nelson was 31+ in Occasional Wife as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1966

Shane

Gary Nelson was 31+ in Shane as 'Director, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1966

Get Smart

Gary Nelson was 30+ in Get Smart as 'Director, Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965

O.K. Crackerby

Gary Nelson was 30+ in O.K. Crackerby as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965

F Troop

Gary Nelson was 30+ in F Troop as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965

Gilligan's Island

Gary Nelson was 29+ in Gilligan's Island as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

Gary Nelson was 29+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964

The Patty Duke Show

Gary Nelson was 28+ in The Patty Duke Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963

The Andy Griffith Show

Gary Nelson was 25+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960

Have Gun, Will Travel

Gary Nelson was 22+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957

Gunsmoke

Gary Nelson was 20+ in Gunsmoke as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955