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Acting
Kenneth Nelson
Kenneth Nelson is best known for Edge of Darkness, Reilly: Ace of Spies, Lace and Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense. Kenneth Nelson was born on March 24, 1930. Kenneth Nelson died on October 7, 1993 at the age of 63.
- Born
- March 24, 1930
- Place of birth
- Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
- Died
- October 7, 1993 (63 years old)
Biography
Nelson was the original Boy in the popular Off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks but he made his mark as Michael, the self-hating homosexual in play The Boys in the Band.
After reprising the role for the 1971 London production of The Boys in the Band, he decided to stay in England, and went on to appear in West End productions of such American musicals as Show Boat, Annie and 42nd Street.
Nelson spent much of the later part of his career in small roles on television and in movies.
Nelson died in 1993 of AIDS-related complications in London.
After reprising the role for the 1971 London production of The Boys in the Band, he decided to stay in England, and went on to appear in West End productions of such American musicals as Show Boat, Annie and 42nd Street.
Nelson spent much of the later part of his career in small roles on television and in movies.
Nelson died in 1993 of AIDS-related complications in London.
Known for
Filmography
- 1987Hold the DreamMarriot Watson
- 1985Edge of DarknessGrogan
- 1984LaceNew York Hotel Manager
- 1984Hammer House of Mystery and SuspenseJack
- 1983Reilly: Ace of SpiesAuctioneer
- 1974PlayhouseAmerican Newsman
- 1949The Aldrich FamilyHenry Aldrich
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Kenneth Nelson been in?
Kenneth Nelson is best known for Edge of Darkness, Reilly: Ace of Spies, Lace and Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense.
When was Kenneth Nelson born?
Kenneth Nelson was born on March 24, 1930. (Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA)
How old is Kenneth Nelson?
Kenneth Nelson died on October 7, 1993 at the age of 63.
Updated: November 13, 2026 ·