Portrait of Frank Nelson

Acting

Frank Nelson

Career

Active from 1936 to 1992, with a break from 1937 to 1948, busiest in 1949 with 3 main titles.

Leading roles
10
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score73/100
Highest rated
Poster for Snorks: Bubbles of Fun
Snorks: Bubbles of Fun
GoodWatch score82/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 22 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 2.9 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.2 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.7 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.2 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 4.3 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Frank Nelson Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Psychological
    2.2, average 5.5
  • Melancholy
    2.0, average 4.7
  • Tension
    3.3, average 6.0
  • Contemporary Realism
    2.8, average 5.4

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Family-Friendly 3
  • Slapstick Comedy 2
  • Nostalgic 2
  • Wholesome Humor 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

54
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

1990s

1 title
Larry Harmon's Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Larry Harmon's Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown (1992)

as Uncredited Voice

1980s

7 titles Β· average score 67
Snorks: Bubbles of Fun
Snorks: Bubbles of Fun (1987)
GoodWatch score 82

as Governor Wetworth (voice)

Garfield In Paradise
Garfield In Paradise (1986)
GoodWatch score 69

as Hotel Clerk / Salesman (voice)

The Malibu Bikini Shop
The Malibu Bikini Shop (1986)
GoodWatch score 46

as Richard J. Remington

Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs (1985)

as Museum Clerk

Monchhichis
Monchhichis (1983)
GoodWatch score 66

TV show Β· as Wizzar (voice)

The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie (1981)
GoodWatch score 70

as Satan (voice)

Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz
Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz (1980)

as Jack, the Hungry Tiger (voice)

1970s

8 titles Β· average score 59
The Little Rascals' Christmas Special
The Little Rascals' Christmas Special (1979)

as Sales Clerk (voice)

Dinky Dog
Dinky Dog (1978)

TV show Β· as Uncle Dudley

Puff, the Magic Dragon
Puff, the Magic Dragon (1978)
GoodWatch score 75

as Tall Doctor (voice)

The Mouse and His Child
The Mouse and His Child (1977)
GoodWatch score 63

as Crow #1 (voice)

Alice
Alice (1976)
GoodWatch score 46

TV show

The Oddball Couple
The Oddball Couple (1975)

TV show Β· as Spiffy (voice)

Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son (1972)
GoodWatch score 51

TV show

Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special (1970)

as Information Clerk #2

1960s

8 titles Β· average score 66
Love That Car!
Love That Car! (1967)

as Narrator

The Addams Family
The Addams Family (1964)
GoodWatch score 91

TV show Β· as Mr. Pomeroy

Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction (1963)
GoodWatch score 43

TV show Β· as Mr. Austin

The Jetsons
The Jetsons (1962)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show Β· as Robot Dance Instructor (voice) / Ralph (voice)

The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show (1962)
GoodWatch score 47

TV show Β· as Conductor

The Flintstones
The Flintstones (1960)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show Β· as Clerk (uncredited) (voice) / Rockbind (uncredited) (voice)

Pete and Gladys
Pete and Gladys (1960)

TV show

Angel
Angel (1960)

TV show

1950s

21 titles Β· average score 63
The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys (1957)
GoodWatch score 45

TV show

The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957)
GoodWatch score 56

TV show Β· as Cruise Director

Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show (1957)

as Mr. Nelson - Floor Walker

It's Always Fair Weather
It's Always Fair Weather (1955)
GoodWatch score 68

as Midnight with Madeleine Announcer (uncredited)

Dig That Dog
Dig That Dog (1954)

as Narrator (voice)

It Should Happen to You
It Should Happen to You (1954)
GoodWatch score 86

as Harold at Macy's (uncredited)

Dear Uncle
Dear Uncle (1953)

as (voice)

Money from Home
Money from Home (1953)
GoodWatch score 59

as Radio Exercise Instructor (voice) (uncredited)

I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy (1951)
GoodWatch score 81

TV show Β· as Desk Sergeant / Freddie Filmore

You Never Can Tell
You Never Can Tell (1951)
GoodWatch score 77

as Lieutenant Gilpin

Why Play Leap Frog?
Why Play Leap Frog? (1950)

as Men (uncredited)

The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program (1950)
GoodWatch score 54

TV show Β· as Frank Brandon / J.B. Willoby

1940s

3 titles
The Three Minnies: Sota, Tonka & Ha-Ha
The Three Minnies: Sota, Tonka & Ha-Ha (1949)

as Narrator

So You Want to Be an Actor
So You Want to Be an Actor (1949)

as Theatrical Agent

Down Memory Lane
Down Memory Lane (1949)

as Mr. Jeffers

1930s

5 titles Β· average score 69
Gang Bullets
Gang Bullets (1938)
GoodWatch score 58

as Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Black Legion
Black Legion (1937)
GoodWatch score 82

as Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Hold 'Em Navy
Hold 'Em Navy (1937)

as Radio Announcer

Bottles
Bottles (1936)
GoodWatch score 74

as Laughing Skull (voice)

Fugitive in the Sky
Fugitive in the Sky (1936)
GoodWatch score 62

as Announcer

1920s

1 title
The Girl in the Show
The Girl in the Show (1929)

as Tracy Boone