Billy Nelson (1903â€"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.He also
played roles in the historic Hal Roach short comedy films as one of
Hal Roach's All-Stars in the two-reel films often shown in theaters
during the World War II era.Nelson was a nightclub master of
ceremonies in the United States and abroad.Nelson and his wife,
violinist Irene Knight, developed a musical comedy act that was
featured in several major markets during the 1930s.
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.He also
played roles in the historic Hal Roach short comedy films as one of
Hal Roach's All-Stars in the two-reel films often shown in theaters
during the World War II era.Nelson was a nightclub master of
ceremonies in the United States and abroad.Nelson and his wife,
violinist Irene Knight, developed a musical comedy act that was
featured in several major markets during the 1930s.
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