List of Famous people with last name Nelson

Trevor Ricardo Nelson, MBE is a British DJ and presenter.

George Driver "Pinky" Nelson is an American physicist, astronomer, science educator, and retired NASA astronaut.

Andy Nelson is a British re-recording mixer and sound engineer working in Los Angeles, California, United States. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound and has been nominated for 19 more in the same category. He has worked on over 150 films since 1980. In addition to the Academy Awards, Nelson has won five BAFTA Award for Best Sound and has been nominated for eight more in the same category. He was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the Queen's 2001 New Year Honours List for his services to Australia society and Australian film production.

Brendan John Nelson is a former Australian politician who served as the federal Leader of the Opposition from 2007 to 2008. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1996 to 2009, as the Liberal member for the Division of Bradfield in northern Sydney.

Gary Nelson is an American television and film director. He has directed many television series, including Get Smart, Gunsmoke, Have Gun – Will Travel, The Patty Duke Show, Gilligan's Island and Happy Days. In addition, Nelson has directed five feature films, including Disney's Freaky Friday (1976), and many television movies, including Murder in Coweta County starring Johnny Cash and Andy Griffith.

John Allen Nelson is an American actor and screenwriter.