James Neilson
Known for
James Neilson is an American director of the sort audiences rarely picture whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. 1956 is the year the credit list begins. The filmography runs to 39 credits. 'Night Passage' is the one title here with a genuinely wide audience.
James Neilson
17 Directed
17 Series
James Neilson is an American director of the sort audiences rarely picture whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. 1956 is the year the credit list begins. The filmography runs to 39 credits. 'Night Passage' is the one title here with a genuinely wide audience.
Movies
Director
The Moon-Spinners
1964
Director
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
1967
Director
Night Passage
1957
Director
The First Time
1969
Director
Moon Pilot
1962
Director
Return of the Gunfighter
1967
Director
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
1963
Director
Summer Magic
1963
Director
Flareup
1969
Director
Bon Voyage!
1962
Director
Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
1968
Director
High Tor
1956
Director
Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
2008
TV Shows
Director
Adam-12
1968
Director
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Director
Shirley Temple's Storybook
1958
Director
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
Director
Batman
1966
Director
Leave It to Beaver
1957
Director
The Fugitive
1963
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Ghost Story
1972
Director
Law of the Plainsman
1959
Director
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
1960
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General Electric Theater
1953
Director
The Name of the Game
1968
Director
Bonanza
1959
Director
Shotgun Slade
1959
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Father Knows Best
1954
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San Francisco International Airport
1970
Director
The Donna Reed Show
1958
Full Filmography
Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Director
2008
Film
Ghost Story
Director · 1 episode
1972–
TV
San Francisco International Airport
Director · 1 episode
1970–
TV
Flareup
Director
1969
Film
The First Time
Director
1969
Film
Adam-12
Director · 19 episodes
1968–
TV
The Name of the Game
Director · 1 episode
1968–
TV
Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Director
1968
Film
Gentle Giant
Director
1967
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Neilson still alive?
James Neilson passed away on December 9, 1979 at age 70.
What are the most famous roles of James Neilson?
James Neilson is best known for directing Night Passage, Return of the Gunfighter, The Moon-Spinners.
How many movies has James Neilson directed?
Over a 23-year career (since 1956), James Neilson has directed or written 17 films and worked on 17 TV shows.
What was James Neilson's first movie?
The career of James Neilson began with High Tor (1956).
What is James Neilson's most recent movie or series?
James Neilson's most recent release is Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh, which premiered on November 11, 2008.
What TV shows has James Neilson created or directed?
On television, James Neilson has appeared in Batman, Bonanza, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Leave It to Beaver.
James Neilson
1909-10-01 · Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
James D. Neilson (October 1, 1909 – December 9, 1979) was an American television director, known for his work with Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color James D. Neilson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.