Gary Nelson(1934-2022)
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
Gary Nelson was born on 6 October 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a director and assistant director, known for The Black Hole (1979), Washington: Behind Closed Doors (1977) and Get Smart (1965). He was married to Judi Meredith. He died on 25 May 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 3 nominations total
Known for
Credits
Director
Second Unit or Assistant Director
- Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops - 1941-19727.8TV Movie
- first assistant director
- 1980
- 1964–1965
- 1963–1964
- 1961–1963
- 1961
- 1961
- 1960–1962
- 1957
- 1956–1957
- 1957
- 1957
- 1957
- 1956
- 1956
- 1955–1956
Producer
Personal details
- Born
- Died
- May 25, 2022
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA(natural causes)
- Spouse
- Judi MeredithMay 2, 1962 - April 30, 2014 (her death, 2 children)
- Publicity listings
Did you know
- TriviaRobert Vaughn won an Emmy for playing Frank Flaherty in the miniseries Washington: Behind Closed Doors (1977). In his acceptance speech, he thanked Nelson for directing 12-1/2 hours of television "by himself".
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