Haywood Nelson

Haywood Nelson is an American actor best known for his role as Dwayne Nelson in What's Happening!! and its spin-off series.

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Profession :

Movie Actor | Soundtrack

Birthday :

March 25, 1960

Age :

65

Haywood Knowles Nelson Jr. is an American actor who gained fame for portraying Dwayne Nelson in the TV series “What’s Happening!!” (1976-1979) and its spin-off, “What’s Happening Now!!” (1985-1988). He started his television career as Hawywood Marshall in the short-lived “Sanford and Son” spinoff, “Grady.” Nelson has also appeared in other TV shows, such as “Kojak” and “Sanford and Son,” and films like “Evilspeak” and “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.” In addition to his acting career, Nelson is actively involved in philanthropy, supporting causes related to children and education.