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Gary Nelson

Director

Gary Nelson

Directing
1976 — 1986 · 4 films
Lived
6 October 1934 — d. 2022
From
Los Angeles, California, USA

An American television and film director. He has directed many well-know television series, including Gunsmoke, The Patty Duke Show, Gilligan's Island and Happy Days among dozens of others. In addition, Nelson has directed five films, including two for Walt Disney Pictures. In 1978, Nelson was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Directoral Achievement for Washington: Behind Closed Doors. He was married to actress Judi Meredith and has two sons.

Career Signature

How Gary Nelson’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.