Mervyn Nelson
Mervyn Nelson is a Broadway performer known for The Ivy Green. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.
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About
Mervyn Nelson (c. 1915 – August 17, 1991) was a stage actor, writer, director, and producer whose career spanned vaudeville, Broadway, film, and theatrical production.
Nelson began performing in vaudeville at approximately five years of age. He subsequently transitioned to Broadway, where his credits included The Ivy Green, the comedy The Snark Was a Boojum, the musical New Faces of 1943, Tis of Thee, and Early to Bed. His Broadway appearances were concentrated in the 1940s and 1950s, and his stage work received favorable notices in Billboard.
Beyond performing, Nelson worked extensively as a writer and producer. In 1950, he wrote and produced The Jazz Train, an all-black revue chronicling the history of jazz music, with musical contributions from a number of prominent jazz performers. He later wrote and directed the 1971 film Some of My Best Friends Are..., which became known as a cult gay drama.
Nelson died on August 17, 1991, at the age of 76. He is buried at Locust Valley Cemetery in Locust Valley, New York.
Personal Details
- Born
- November 18, 1915
- Died
- August 17, 1991
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- What shows has Mervyn Nelson appeared in?
- Mervyn Nelson has appeared in The Ivy Green.
- What roles has Mervyn Nelson played?
- Mervyn Nelson has played roles as Director, Performer, Casting, Writer, Creative Consultant.
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