Ed Nelson

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Characters played by Ed Nelson

General Sharman — Who Am I? (1998)

Retired military leader co-conspiring with Morgan for the meteorite.

Governor Neilson — Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)

State official deciding academy funding.

Ensign Quinlan — Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957)

Leads a group of sailors attempting to return to the mainland via seaplane. Their flight ends in an inexplicable explosion, leaving the remaining crew stranded on the island.

Major John Alexander — Airport 1975 (1974)

Military pilot attempting mid-air rescue.

Dr. Michael Rossi — Peyton Place: The Next Generation (1985)

Medical professional involved in Peyton Place hospital and patient care.

Nick Richards / Pete Jensen — Devil's Partner (1961)

Nick arrives in Furnace Flats claiming to be Pete Jensen's nephew, then moves into Pete's shack. He performs demonic rituals to drive a wedge between Nell and David, and animal attacks follow his presence. The doctor identifies Nick and Pete as the same person; after transforming into a stallion, Nick is shot and changes back before dying.

Dr. Paul Kettering — The Brain Eaters (1958)

Chief investigator for the committee. Experiments with the alien parasite, briefly becoming infected before burning it off. Discovers the craft's interior and the invaders' utopian agenda. Designs a plan to electrocute the object using a truck and power lines. Mortally wounded by a possessed Alice but ensures Glenn fires the harpoon to destroy the threat.

Paul Reston — Linda (1973)

Paul is Linda's husband, who is considering leaving her when she shoots Anne. Jeff accuses Paul of murdering Anne, and Linda and Jeff try to make him take the blame by describing him as insane. Paul hires Marshall to defend him, escapes from prison, and secretly overhears the pair discussing their scheme.

Dave Randall — Night of the Blood Beast (1958)

Dave Randall is a technician from the nearby tracking station who helps locate the crashed spacecraft and recover Maj. John Corcoran. He is attacked by the large alien creature while checking the power transformers, then becomes suspicious of Maj. John Corcoran after the creature kills Dr. Alex Wyman.

Chandler Dietrich — For the Love of Benji (1977)

Mysterious pursuer in Greece seeking Benji's paw code.

Joseph Locordolos — The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything (1980)

Associate or henchman involved in the watch's theft attempts and estate dealings.

Dr. Michael Rossi — Murder in Peyton Place (1977)

New school principal who gradually develops a romantic relationship with Constance MacKenzie.

Career Overview

Ed Nelson has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Peyton Place Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Who Am I?, Devil's Partner, The Brain Eaters. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
97
Birth Date
1928-12-21
Birth Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q543693), public domain (CC0).