8.5
TV
Directing
Ralph Nelson
- Born
- Died
- (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York
- Credits
- 51 titles
Biography
Elseen Leo Ralph Nelson (August 12, 1916 – December 21, 1987) was an American movie and television director, producer, writer, and actor.
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Signature work
Known For
8.5
TV
6.8
Movie
Soldier Blue
7.2
Movie
Lilies of the Field
7.4
TV
Starsky & Hutch
7.0
Movie
Father Goose
6.4
Movie
Duel at Diablo
6.5
Movie
Charly
7.2
Movie
Requiem for a Heavyweight
6.3
Movie
The Wilby Conspiracy
4.7
Movie
Embryo
6.5
Movie
Fate Is the Hunter
6.5
Movie
Once a Thief
5.5
Movie
The Wrath of God
6.7
Movie
… tick… tick… tick…
6.5
Movie
Soldier in the Rain
6.2
Movie
Counterpoint
6.7
Movie
Cinderella
5.7
TV
One Step Beyond
Acting credits 12
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Starsky & Hutch TV | Dr. Greene (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Soldier Blue Film | Agent Long |
| 1970 | … tick… tick… tick… Film | New York driver caught in speed trap (uncredited) |
| 1968 | Charly Film | Convention Speaker (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Duel at Diablo Film | Col. Foster |
| 1965 | The Background Beat Film | Self |
| 1963 | Lilies of the Field Film | Mr. Ashton (uncredited) |
| 1960 | The Man in the Funny Suit Film | Self |
| 1959 | One Step Beyond TV | George Chambers (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1950 | Lux Video Theatre TV | Dick McKettrick (1 ep) |
| 1948 | Studio One TV | (1 ep) |
Crew credits 47
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Aliens Are Coming Film | Set Decoration |
| 1979 | Christmas Lilies of the Field Film | Executive Producer, Director, Teleplay |
| 1979 | You Can't Go Home Again Film | Director |
| 1978 | Lady of the House Film | Director |
| 1978 | Because He's My Friend Film | Director |
| 1977 | A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich Film | Director |
| 1976 | Embryo Film | Director |
| 1975 | The Wilby Conspiracy Film | Director |
| 1972 | The Wrath of God Film | Director, Writer |
| 1971 | Flight of the Doves Film | Producer, Director, Writer |
| 1970 | Soldier Blue Film | Director |
| 1970 | … tick… tick… tick… Film | Director, Producer |
| 1968 | Charly Film | Director, Producer |
| 1967 | Counterpoint Film | Director |
| 1966 | Duel at Diablo Film | Director, Producer |
| 1965 | Once a Thief Film | Director, Associate Producer |
| 1964 | Father Goose Film | Director |
| 1964 | Fate Is the Hunter Film | Director |
| 1963 | Soldier in the Rain Film | Director |
| 1963 | Lilies of the Field Film | Director, Producer |
| 1962 | Requiem for a Heavyweight Film | Director |
| 1961 | The DuPont Show of the Week TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1961 | The Defenders TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1960 | The Man in the Funny Suit Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1959 | The Jazz Singer Film | Director, Adaptation |
| 1959 | Startime TV | Director, Adaptation (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1958 | The Nutcracker Film | Director |
| 1958 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse TV | Director, Writer (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Aladdin Film | Director |
| 1957 | DuPont Show of the Month TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1957 | Cinderella Film | Director |
| 1957 | Blood Money Film | Director |
| 1957 | One Coat of White Film | Director |
| 1957 | The Greer Case Film | Director |
| 1957 | Snowshoes: A Comedy of People and Horses Film | Director |
| 1956 | Made in Heaven Film | Director |
| 1956 | The Big Slide Film | Director |
| 1956 | Requiem for a Heavyweight Film | Director |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Crossroads TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Ford Star Jubilee TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1954 | Atomic Attack Film | Director |
| 1953 | The Motorola Television Hour TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1948 | Studio One TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 1945 | Front Row Center TV | Director (1 ep) |