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Ralph Nelson was an American film and television director, producer, writer, and actor. He was best known for directing Lilies of the Field (1963), Father Goose (1964), and Charly (1968), films which won Academy Awards.
Birth Name
Ralph Leo Nelson
Born
Saturday, 12 August 1916
Died
Monday, 21 December 1987
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Starsky and Hutch | Dr. Greene | 1975 |
| The Wrath of God | Executed Prisoner | 1972 |
| NFL Monday Night Football | Himself - Washington Redskins Running Back | 1970 |
| Soldier Blue | Agent Long | 1970 |
| Tick, Tick, Tick | New York driver caught in speed trap | 1970 |
| Charly | Convention Speaker | 1968 |
| Counterpoint | Belgian Officer | 1967 |
| Duel at Diablo | Col. Foster (as Alf Elson) / Col. Foster | 1966 |
| Lilies of the Field | Mr. Ashton | 1963 |
| One Step Beyond | George Chambers | 1959 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Starsky and Hutch | Dr. Greene | 1975 |
| The Wrath of God | Executed Prisoner | 1972 |
| NFL Monday Night Football | Himself - Washington Redskins Running Back | 1970 |
| Soldier Blue | Agent Long | 1970 |
| Tick, Tick, Tick | New York driver caught in speed trap | 1970 |
| Charly | Convention Speaker | 1968 |
| Counterpoint | Belgian Officer | 1967 |
| Duel at Diablo | Col. Foster (as Alf Elson) / Col. Foster | 1966 |
| Lilies of the Field | Mr. Ashton | 1963 |
| One Step Beyond | George Chambers | 1959 |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | Self | 1958 |
| Lux Video Theatre | Dick McKettrick | 1950 |
| Studio One | Lt. Clark - First Mate | 1948 |
| Kraft Theatre | Sir Charles Marlowe | 1947 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Christmas Lilies of the Field | 1979 |
| You Can't Go Home Again | 1979 |
| A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich | 1977 |
| Embryo | 1976 |
| The Wilby Conspiracy | 1975 |
| The Wrath of God | 1972 |
| Flight of the Doves | 1971 |
| Soldier Blue | 1970 |
| Tick, Tick, Tick | 1970 |
| Charly | 1968 |
| Counterpoint | 1967 |
| Duel at Diablo | 1966 |
| Once a Thief | 1965 |
| Father Goose | 1964 |
| Fate Is the Hunter | 1964 |
| Soldier in the Rain | 1963 |
| The Farmer's Daughter | 1963 |
| Lilies of the Field | 1963 |
| Requiem for a Heavyweight | 1962 |
| The Dick Powell Theatre | 1961 |
| The DuPont Show of the Week | 1961 |
| The Defenders | 1961 |
| The Witness | 1960 |
| Play of the Week | 1959 |
| Startime | 1959 |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959 |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1958 |
| The DuPont Show of the Month | 1957 |
| Cinderella | 1957 |
| Playhouse 90 | 1956 |
| Crossroads | 1955 |
| Ford Star Jubilee | 1955 |
| Climax! | 1954 |
| Shower of Stars | 1954 |
| The Motorola Television Hour | 1953 |
| Medallion Theatre | 1953 |
| The Plymouth Playhouse | 1953 |
| General Electric Theater | 1953 |
| Omnibus | 1952 |
| The Stage Door | 1950 |
| Mama | 1949 |
| Celebrity Time | 1948 |
| Studio One | 1948 |
| Front Row Center | 1945 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Christmas Lilies of the Field | 1979 |
| Flight of the Doves | 1971 |
| Tick, Tick, Tick | 1970 |
| Charly | 1968 |
| Duel at Diablo | 1966 |
| Once a Thief | 1965 |
| Lilies of the Field | 1963 |
| The Dick Powell Theatre | 1961 |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1958 |
| The DuPont Show of the Month | 1957 |
| Climax! | 1954 |
| Shower of Stars | 1954 |
| Omnibus | 1952 |
| Armstrong Circle Theatre | 1950 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1964 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1961 | Emmy | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama | Nominated |
| 1957 | Emmy | Best Direction - One Hour or More | Won |
