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Ed Nelson
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Ed Nelson

1928 – 2014 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Active 1952–2003

Ed Nelson, born in 1928, made his mark in the realm of cult cinema with a series of memorable performances in the 1950s. He starred in Swamp Women (1956) and Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957), showcasing his ability to navigate the bizarre landscapes of exploitation films. Nelson's early career was shaped by his collaboration with Roger Corman, which paved the way for his appearances in Invasion of the Saucer-Men (1957) and Teenage Caveman (1958). His contributions to these films solidified his status as a staple in the genre, embodying the spirit of the era's thrilling narratives.

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The Boneyard

The Boneyard

1991 ★ 5.8
as Jersey Callum

In a haunted coroner's office, maddened zombie children unleash chaos. A weary psychic, a seasoned cop, and two coroners must confront their worst fears to restore order before the night turns into a deadly dance with the undead.

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Filmography

177 credits
2000s 1 credit
2003
Runaway Jury as George Dressler
Movie ★ 6.9
1990s 3 credits
1998
Who Am I? as General Sharman
Movie ★ 7.1
1996
Cries of Silence as Dr. August Claiborne
Movie ★ 7.3
1991
The Boneyard as Jersey Callum
Movie ★ 5.7
1980s 23 credits
1989
Deadly Weapon as General Stone
Movie ★ 4.3
1987
Sworn to Silence as Victor Handler
Movie ★ 7.0
1987
Jake and the Fatman as D.A. Marcus Packard
TV ★ 6.2
1987
TV ★ 6.0
1986
Movie ★ 5.8
1985
Movie
1985
MacGyver as Arthur Bandel
TV ★ 7.7
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Raymond 'Ray' Bascomb
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Judge Willard Clinton
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Henry Post
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Mayor Albert Simpson
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Finder of Lost Loves as Bill Garnett
TV ★ 6.8
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Carl Turnball
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Help Wanted: Male as George Dobbs
Movie ★ 6.0
1982
TV ★ 6.8
1982
Cagney & Lacey as Sgt. Steingrove
TV ★ 7.0
1982
TV ★ 6.3
1982
TV ★ 6.3
1981
Born to Be Sold as Carl Strickland
Movie ★ 4.6
1980
Movie ★ 5.5
1980
Movie ★ 6.0
1980
Movie ★ 6.5
1980
TV ★ 7.0
1970s 45 credits
1979
Movie ★ 5.8
1979
TV ★ 6.6
1978
Superdome as George Beldridge
Movie ★ 4.7
1978
Doctors' Private Lives as Dr. Mike Wise
Movie ★ 8.0
1978
Leave Yesterday Behind as Mr. Clarkson
Movie ★ 5.2
1978
The Crash of Flight 401 as Philip Mulwray
Movie ★ 8.3
1978
Dallas as Jeb Amos
TV ★ 6.8
1978
TV ★ 7.0
1977
A Little Game as Paul Hamilton
Movie ★ 7.5
1977
Murder in Peyton Place as Dr. Michael Rossi
Movie ★ 7.5
1977
For the Love of Benji as Chandler Dietrich
Movie ★ 5.8
1977
TV ★ 7.3
1977
TV ★ 6.9
1977
Logan's Run as Dr. Rowan
TV ★ 6.8
1976
Midway as Admiral Harry Pearson
Movie ★ 6.6
1976
Riding with Death as Robert Denby
Movie ★ 2.9
1976
Acapulco Gold as Ray Hollister
Movie ★ 3.8
1976
TV ★ 7.0
1976
TV ★ 7.5
1976
Charlie's Angels as George Starrett
TV ★ 6.7
1976
TV ★ 10.0
1975
Movie ★ 7.0
1975
Movie ★ 6.6
1974
Airport 1975 as Major John Alexander
Movie ★ 5.8
1974
Houston, We've Got a Problem as Gene Kranz, Flight Director
Movie ★ 7.5
1974
Police Headquarters as Lt. Calvin Zenger
Movie
1974
TV ★ 6.4
1974
The Rockford Files as Edgar 'Bud' Clement
TV ★ 7.6
1974
The Rockford Files as Blake Sternlight
TV ★ 7.6
1973
Time to Run as Warren Cole
Movie ★ 5.0
1973
Runaway! as Nick Staffo
Movie ★ 5.6
1973
Linda as Paul Reston
Movie ★ 8.0
1973
Barnaby Jones as Larry Kinner
TV ★ 7.0
1972
The Screaming Woman as Carl Nesbitt
Movie ★ 6.8
1972
Brink of Disaster! as Dr. Harden
Movie ★ 8.0
1972
Kung Fu as Sheriff Walter Raha
TV ★ 7.7
1972
TV ★ 7.1
1972
TV ★ 6.1
1971
TV ★ 7.0
1971
TV ★ 6.7
1970
Along Came a Spider as Dr. Martin Becker
Movie ★ 5.8
1970
TV ★ 6.7
1970
Night Gallery as Tom Burke (segment “Little Girl Lost”)
TV ★ 7.8
1960s 43 credits
1969
TV ★ 6.4
1968
TV ★ 6.1
1968
Adam-12 as Abe Strayhorn
TV ★ 7.1
1967
TV ★ 6.9
1966
TV ★ 7.6
1965
The F.B.I. as Walter Swenson
TV ★ 5.6
1965
The F.B.I. as Hamilton
TV ★ 5.6
1964
Peyton Place as Michael Rossi
TV ★ 6.2
1963
The Man from Galveston as Cole Marteen
Movie ★ 5.6
1963
Soldier in the Rain as James Priest
Movie ★ 6.5
1963
TV ★ 8.3
1963
TV ★ 6.3
1963
The Fugitive as Paul Clements
TV ★ 7.3
1963
TV ★ 6.5
1963
The Outer Limits as Col. Luke Stone
TV ★ 7.8
1963
The Fugitive as Steve Edson
TV ★ 7.3
1963
Channing as Deke Allison
TV ★ 7.5
1962
TV ★ 8.0
1962
TV ★ 7.0
1962
Sam Benedict as Neil Bracket
TV ★ 6.7
1962
The Virginian as Ralph Slocum
TV ★ 6.5
1962
TV ★ 6.8
1962
TV ★ 7.8
1962
TV ★ 7.8
1961
Devil's Partner as Nick Richards / Pete Jensen
Movie ★ 5.5
1961
Judgment at Nuremberg as Captain at Nightclub Announcing Call-up of Officers (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1961
Cain's Hundred as Peter Stull
TV ★ 5.3
1961
TV ★ 7.8
1961
The New Breed as Jefty Bright
TV ★ 7.7
1961
Dr. Kildare as Dr. Keith Judge
TV ★ 5.7
1961
The New Breed as Roger Sykes
TV ★ 7.7
1960
Movie ★ 6.0
1960
Valley of the Redwoods as Dino Michaelis
Movie ★ 6.5
1960
Movie ★ 1.0
1960
TV ★ 6.3
1960
TV ★ 6.9
1960
Thriller as Brundage
TV ★ 6.7
1960
The Aquanauts as Chris Garland
TV ★ 6.0
1960
TV ★ 6.7
1960
Checkmate as Chuck Palmer
TV ★ 4.8
1960
Checkmate as Gil Stoneham
TV ★ 4.8
1960
Thriller as Charlie
TV ★ 6.7
1960
Thriller as Tom Ellison / Daniel Le Jean
TV ★ 6.7
1950s 60 credits
1959
A Bucket of Blood as Art Lacroix
Movie ★ 6.6
1959
The Young Captives as Norm Britt
Movie ★ 7.0
1959
T-Bird Gang as Alex Hendricks
Movie ★ 5.0
1959
I, Mobster as Sid - Henchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1959
TV ★ 5.9
1959
Black Saddle as Lee Coogan
TV ★ 6.2
1959
The Twilight Zone as Philip Redfield
TV ★ 8.5
1959
Rawhide as Lt. Cory Clemens
TV ★ 7.2
1959
Black Saddle as Roy Corey
TV ★ 6.2
1959
The Rebel as Chad
TV ★ 5.1
1959
Riverboat as Jim Tyler
TV ★ 6.5
1959
TV ★ 6.7
1959
Johnny Ringo as Tomstedter
TV ★ 5.9
1959
TV ★ 6.3
1959
Laramie as Sable
TV ★ 6.7
1959
Rawhide as Sam Weber
TV ★ 7.2
1959
The Rebel as The Stalker
TV ★ 5.1
1959
The Rebel as Clint Mowbree
TV ★ 5.1
1959
The Rebel as Doug
TV ★ 5.1
1959
Rawhide as Chuck Whittaker
TV ★ 7.2
1958
The Brain Eaters as Dr. Paul Kettering
Movie ★ 4.9
1958
Movie ★ 3.9
1958
Teenage Cave Man as Blonde Tribe Member
Movie ★ 4.1
1958
Cry Baby Killer as Rick Connor
Movie ★ 5.8
1958
She Gods of Shark Reef as Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 3.2
1958
Hot Car Girl as Cop #2
Movie ★ 6.7
1958
TV ★ 7.1
1958
TV ★ 7.1
1958
Bat Masterson as Jedrow
TV ★ 6.1
1958
Bat Masterson as Browder
TV ★ 6.1
1957
Movie ★ 5.2
1957
Carnival Rock as Cannon
Movie ★ 4.7
1957
Movie ★ 4.9
1957
Bayou as Etienne (as Edwin Nelson)
Movie ★ 3.5
1957
Movie ★ 5.5
1957
Teenage Doll as Police Officer 'Dutch' / Blind Man
Movie ★ 5.4
1957
Perry Mason as Ward Nichols
TV ★ 7.7
1957
TV ★ 7.3
1957
M Squad as Lenny Maston
TV ★ 5.4
1957
TV ★ 4.0
1957
TV ★ 6.9
1957
TV ★ 6.8
1957
Perry Mason as Dirk Blake
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Maverick as 2nd Classmate (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1956
Swamp Women as Police Sergeant
Movie ★ 3.5
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1955
Movie ★ 5.3
1955
Gunsmoke as Lee Prentice
TV ★ 6.7
1955
TV ★ 6.1
1955
Gunsmoke as Rusk
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Perce
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Seth
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Burt Cury
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Tom
TV ★ 6.7
1952
The Steel Trap as Man in Ticket Line at Airport (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
Crew Credits
1950s 2 credits
1958
Movie ★ 4.9
1957
Movie ★ 5.2