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Billy Nelson (1903–1973) born William Nelson in Brooklyn, New York, was an American vaudeville comedian and actor who appeared in over 80 films and television programs. He was featured several times on one of the iconic black and white TV series of the 1950s Adventures of Superman; his appearances are still seen on television today.
Born
Sunday, 19 July 1903
Died
Wednesday, 13 June 1979
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Derrick contre Superman | Driver | 1992 |
| Pocketful of Miracles | Hood | 1961 |
| Surfside 6 | Al | 1960 |
| Bourbon Street Beat | Man Outside Store | 1959 |
| Man with a Camera | Bartender | 1958 |
| Bat Masterson | Ringmaster | 1958 |
| Superman Flies Again | Louie | 1958 |
| Tombstone Territory | Rod Stellings / Murphy - Bartender / Injured Townsman | 1957 |
| Harbor Command | Dolph Bentley | 1957 |
| How to Marry a Millionaire | Zoo Attendant | 1957 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Derrick contre Superman | Driver | 1992 |
| Pocketful of Miracles | Hood | 1961 |
| Surfside 6 | Al | 1960 |
| Bourbon Street Beat | Man Outside Store | 1959 |
| Man with a Camera | Bartender | 1958 |
| Bat Masterson | Ringmaster | 1958 |
| Superman Flies Again | Louie | 1958 |
| Tombstone Territory | Rod Stellings / Murphy - Bartender / Injured Townsman | 1957 |
| Harbor Command | Dolph Bentley | 1957 |
| How to Marry a Millionaire | Zoo Attendant | 1957 |
| M Squad | Detective | 1957 |
| This Could Be the Night | Drunk | 1957 |
| 12 Angry Men | Court Clerk | 1957 |
| The Shadow on the Window | Unshaven Man | 1957 |
| Men of Annapolis | Warrant Officer | 1957 |
| Somebody Up There Likes Me | Commissioner | 1956 |
| Ransom! | Angry Man in Fight | 1956 |
| Crusader | Ted Frost | 1955 |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Cab Driver | 1955 |
| The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | Mr. Sprague | 1955 |
| The Seven Little Foys | Customs Inspector | 1955 |
| The Lineup | Clarence Herbert | 1954 |
| Studio 57 | Sam / (archive footage) | 1954 |
| Lassie | Tex | 1954 |
| Stamp Day for Superman | Blinky | 1954 |
| Meet Corliss Archer | Policeman | 1954 |
| Vicki | Wino | 1953 |
| Mister Scoutmaster | Vernon's Chauffeur | 1953 |
| The I Don't Care Girl | Tomato-Thrower in Audience | 1953 |
| Off Limits | Polaski | 1952 |
| My Six Convicts | Guard | 1952 |
| Death Valley Days | Billy Benson | 1952 |
| The Pride of St. Louis | Chicago Manager | 1952 |
| Drums in the Deep South | Union Sergeant | 1951 |
| His Kind of Woman | Ship's Captain | 1951 |
| Schlitz Playhouse | Corporal | 1951 |
| The Whip Hand | Ed | 1951 |
| Boston Blackie | Louie Gordon | 1951 |
| Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok | Dan | 1951 |
| Navy Bound | Fisherman | 1951 |
| Emergency Wedding | Cab Driver | 1950 |
| The Jackpot | Truck Driver | 1950 |
| The Milkman | Duke | 1950 |
| Lux Video Theatre | Nick | 1950 |
| Mister 880 | Taxi Driver | 1950 |
| Search for Danger | Gunman in Back Seat of Car | 1949 |
| The Undercover Man | Horse Parlor Bouncer | 1949 |
| The Crime Doctor's Diary | Bartender | 1949 |
| Suspense | Woodsman | 1946 |
| The Kid from Brooklyn | Sullivan's Ringside Retainer | 1946 |
| Idea Girl | Murgatroyd O'Houlihan - Taxi Driver | 1946 |
| Because of Him | Elevator Operator | 1946 |
| Sensation Hunters | Paradise Club Maitre D' | 1945 |
| Senorita from the West | Taxicab Driver | 1945 |
| Anchors Aweigh | Sailor | 1945 |
| Ten Cents a Dance | Rocky | 1945 |
| Honeymoon Ahead | Fingers Morelli | 1945 |
| Dillinger | Watchman | 1945 |
| A Guy, a Gal and a Pal | Sentry | 1945 |
| High Powered | Bill Madden | 1945 |
| When the Lights Go on Again | Marine #3 | 1944 |
| When Strangers Marry | Louisville Driver | 1944 |
| Waterfront | Butch | 1944 |
| Take It Big | Clem Williams | 1944 |
| Gambler's Choice | Danny May | 1944 |
| Harvest Melody | Canvas Back Kirby | 1943 |
| Minesweeper | Bos'un 'Freshwater' Heims | 1943 |
| Salute to the Marines | Goldberg | 1943 |
| Hers to Hold | Aircraft Worker at Inn | 1943 |
| False Faces | Jimmy -- Cab Driver | 1943 |
| Cowboy in Manhattan | Bill | 1943 |
| Wrecking Crew | Tom Kemp | 1942 |
| Wildcat | Peters | 1942 |
| Broadway | Tommy | 1942 |
| I Killed That Man | Warden's Clerk | 1941 |
| The Girl Friend | French Sergeant in Play | 1935 |
