Haywood Nelson Biography
Haywood Nelson is an American actor who was born in New York City, New York, U.S. He is most famous for having portrayed Dwayne Nelson on the television series What’s Happening!! from 1976–1979, and its spin-off series What’s Happening Now!! 1985–1988. Nelson performed on Broadway alongside Marlo Thomas in Thieves from 1973 to 1974. He guest-starred on Sanford and Son as Grady’s grandson at the age of 14. At 15, Nelson was in the cast of a spin-off of Sanford and Son cal0led Grady (1975). However, the show was short-lived.
10 Quick Facts About Haywood Nelson
- Name: Haywood Nelson
- Age: 62 years
- Birthday: March 25
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under review
- Net worth: $5 to $15 million
Haywood Nelson Age
Haywood is 62 years as of 2022. He was born on March 25, 1960, in New York City, New York, USA. He grew up in Garden City Park, Long Island, New York. His birth sign is Aries.
Haywood Nelson Height
Nelson is a man of average stature. He stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.71m). His weight also balances well with his height, he weighs a massive 155 pounds (70 Kg).
Haywood Nelson Family
Haywood was born and raised by his parents in the United States. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of his father and mother is still unclear. All that is known about his family is that he has a brother called Gary Nelson. We will update this section once this information is available.
Haywood Nelson Wife
Nelson has been married to Khnadya Skye since 2014 and is the main point advisor in her oil/petroleum technology corporation, Skyewood. The extremely private Nelson is rarely seen in public.
Diana Ramos Haywood Nelson
Nelson was married to Sheryl Piland (his first wife) in 1981. However, the marriage ended in divorce in 1984. He then got married to Diana Ramos from 1987 to 1998. From 2014 to date, Nelson has been married to his wife, Khnadya Skye, who is an Arabic Egyptian. Currently, Nelson is the main point advisor in his wife’s oil/petroleum technology corporation, Skyewood.
Khnadya Skye is also listed as Nelson’s attorney at SAG-AFTRA and IMDb. She is directly related to the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia and Dubai. Nelson is rarely seen in the public sector and is extremely private. He has gone on record to state that he hasn’t seen or spoken to his former What’s Happening!! castmates since 2014.
Haywood Nelson Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son was an NBC television network’s American sitcom television series that ran from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977. Nelson played Haywood Marshall Grady Wilson’s grandson, and the son of college track and field coach Hal Marshall, Grady’s son-in-law, and Ellie Wilson Marshall, Grady’s daughter. He also played the role of Whitman Mayo’s “Grady” in the series’ spinoff Grady.
Haywood Nelson Net Worth
Nelson’s net worth is estimated to be between $5 to $15 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Haywood Nelson Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Haywood
Haywood Nelson Wiki
- Full Names: Haywood Nelson
- Popular As: Haywood
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Haywood Nelson Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 62 years (2022)
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: March 25, 1960
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Birthday: March 25th
Haywood Nelson Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (1.71m)
- Weight: 155 pounds (70 Kg)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Haywood Nelson Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Khnadya Skye
- Children: Sons ( TBA) Daughter(s) (TBA)
Haywood Nelson Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 – $15 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Under Review
Haywood Nelson House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Haywood Nelson What’s Happening
At the age of 16, in 1976, Nelson landed the role of Dwayne on the first African-American teen sitcom, What’s Happening!!. It aired on ABC from August 5, 1976, to April 28, 1979. The show premiered as a summer series. After the failure of several other shows on the network, and with good ratings and reviews, What’s Happening!! returned in November 1976 as a weekly series. Actor Ernest Lee Thomas also played the role of Roger “Raj” Thomas on the show.
The sitcom remained a weekly series until 1979 albeit with modest ratings. What’s Happening!! was loosely based on the film Cooley High by Eric Monte-penned. A sequel series called What’s Happening Now!! aired in first-run syndication from 1985 to 1988 with most of the major cast members reprising their roles. As a “teenage heartthrob” on a popular television series, Haywood was one of the first African-American teen idols.
Haywood Nelson Quotes
Some might not know that ‘What’s Happening’ was the television version of ‘Cooly High.’ When I went on the audition, it was an audition for exactly that: the TV version of the movie. Hold on to that. You have an autograph. I’m going to be famous someday.
I love people who are fearless, and I’m a spiritual guy, so I connect with people spiritually.
I hope that when people see my body of work, they will say, ‘That brother dropped it for real on us, even at the expense of his own image.
I’m blessed, and people’s responses to me have never been negative.
My family was my guide to my reality.
I hope that when people see my body of work, they will say, ‘That brother dropped it for real on us, even at the expense of his own image.
I stayed close to my family. My family never changed.
Haywood Nelson Films
- As the World Turns (1971–74)
- Mixed Company (1974)
- Sanford and Son (1975)
- Grady (1975–76)
- What’s Happening!! (1976–79)
- Kojak (1977)
- The Brady Bunch Hour (1977)
- The White Shadow (1979)
- Evil Speak (1981)
- That Teen Show Haywood Nelson (1983-84)
- What’s Happening Now!! (1985–88)
- Dragnet Lyle Peters (1990)
- Dickie Roberts (2003)
Frequently asked questions About Haywood Nelson
How old is Haywood Nelson?
Nelson is 62 years old as of 2022. He was born on March 25, 1960, in New York City, New York, USA.
Who is Haywood Nelson’s brother?
In 2016, a viral meme claimed that musician Prince Rogers Nelson and actor Haywood were half-brothers which is untrue.
Is Haywood Nelson Prince’s half brother?
On 21 April 2016, in the wake of Prince’s death, a variety of rumors regarding his life and career immediately sprang up and began floating around the internet. Among them was the claim that his half-brother was Haywood. However, that misinformation was based on a misunderstanding.
Where was what’s happening filmed?
The sitcom was filmed in several locations within Chicago and Los Angeles.
What is happening with Haywood Nelson?
Nothing that we know of, he just seems to be off the radar.
Who is Haywood Nelson married to?
He is married to his wife, Khnadya Skye, who is an Arabic Egyptian.
What is Haywood Nelson’s net worth?
He is estimated to have a net worth of $500 thousand.
Is Haywood Dead?
Nelson is still alive and well at the age of 60 as of 2020.
Haywood Nelson Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website
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