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| '''Haywood Nelson''' (born ], ] in ]) is a ] actor, best known for playing Dwayne Nelson on the television series '']''. | '''Haywood Nelson''' (born ], ] in ]) is a ] actor, best known for playing Dwayne Nelson on the television series '']''. | ||
| Nelson started acting at an early age and appeared in the motion picture, ''Mixed Company'' (1974) and performed on Broadway in ''Thieves'' (1974) opposite ]. A successful appearance in '']'' landed him a starring role in the spin-off sitcom, ''Grady'' (1975). Though the show and his stint were short-lived, it wasn't long before he was cast as Dwayne Nelson on '']'' For three seasons, Nelson portrayed the loveable yet gullible Dwayne. As one of the favorite characters on the show, Dwayne became a fixture of the 1970's along with big Afros, bellbottom jeans and his signature catchphrase "Hey, hey, hey!". | Nelson started acting at an early age and appeared in the motion picture, ''Mixed Company'' (1974) and performed on Broadway in ''Thieves'' (1974) opposite ]. A successful appearance in '']'' landed him a starring role in the spin-off sitcom, ''Grady'' (1975). Though the show and his stint were short-lived, it wasn't long before he was cast as Dwayne Nelson on '']'' For three seasons, Nelson portrayed the loveable yet gullible Dwayne. As one of the favorite characters on the show, Dwayne became a fixture of the 1970's along with big ], ] and his signature catchphrase "Hey, hey, hey!". | ||
| With three seasons on the updated '']'' under his belt, Nelson stepped behind the camera to become a camera assistant. After directing a few music videos, he's moved on to pursue a career in writing. | With three seasons on the updated '']'' under his belt, Nelson stepped behind the camera to become a camera assistant. After directing a few music videos, he's moved on to pursue a career in writing. | ||
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Haywood Nelson (born March 25, 1960 in New York City) is a US actor, best known for playing Dwayne Nelson on the television series What's Happening!!.
Nelson started acting at an early age and appeared in the motion picture, Mixed Company (1974) and performed on Broadway in Thieves (1974) opposite Marlo Thomas. A successful appearance in Sanford and Son landed him a starring role in the spin-off sitcom, Grady (1975). Though the show and his stint were short-lived, it wasn't long before he was cast as Dwayne Nelson on What's Happening!! For three seasons, Nelson portrayed the loveable yet gullible Dwayne. As one of the favorite characters on the show, Dwayne became a fixture of the 1970's along with big Afro, bellbottom jeans and his signature catchphrase "Hey, hey, hey!".
With three seasons on the updated What's Happening Now!! under his belt, Nelson stepped behind the camera to become a camera assistant. After directing a few music videos, he's moved on to pursue a career in writing.
Nelson is a Scientologist.
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