Date of Birth: March 25, 1960
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Haywood Nelson is an American actor best known for his role as Dwayne Nelson on the classic television sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” which aired from 1976 to 1979. Born in New York City, Nelson began his acting career at a young age. He made appearances in various TV shows and commercials before landing his breakthrough role in “What’s Happening!!” The show was a significant part of 1970s pop culture and is remembered for its portrayal of African-American teenage life. Nelson continued to act in the sequel series “What’s Happening Now!!” from 1985 to 1988. In addition to his work on television, Nelson has also appeared in various films and stage productions.
5 Interesting Facts about Haywood Nelson
1. Haywood Nelson started his acting career at the age of 14.
2. He appeared in the film “Mixed Company” in 1974 before becoming a household name on “What’s Happening!!”
3. Nelson has made guest appearances on popular TV shows like “Sanford and Son” and “The Brady Bunch.”
4. Haywood Nelson took a break from acting to focus on his education, earning a degree in electronics engineering.
5. He has been involved in various business ventures, including a production company.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Haywood Nelson
1. “I’ve always believed in following your passion. That’s what led me to acting.”
2. “Working on ‘What’s Happening!!’ was a fantastic experience. It was like being part of a family.”
3. “Television has the power to influence society, and I think we did a good job of portraying positive images.”
4. “Education is something no one can take away from you. It’s why I went back to school.”
5. “It’s important to evolve and adapt, whether in your career or personal life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$500,000
Children
Haywood Nelson has no publicly known children.
Relevant Links
1. [Haywood Nelson IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625642/
2. [What’s Happening!! on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What%27s_Happening!!
4. [Biography on TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/haywood-nelson/bio/3000407255/
