David Nelson was born 24 October 1936, New York, New York to Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard. He attended Hollywood High School.
David was a film producer in Newport Beach and also directed several episodes of The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (1952).
He started his own commercial production company.
David had two boys by ex-wife, June Blair. Daniel Blair Nelson was born on August 20, 1962 and James Eric Nelson was born June 8, 1966 (both in Burbank, California at St. Joseph's Hospital)
He married Yvonne O'Connor Huston in 1975, adopting her three children. His stepdaughter Teri Nelson was once married to game show host Chuck Woolery.
His twin nephews Matthew and Gunnar perform as The Nelsons. Matthew Nelson also performs with Red37 and Gunnar Nelson is a radio host. Nephew Sam Nelson sings in h is orange and Niece Tracy Nelson is an accomplished actress.
