Evelyn Nelson
Evelyn Nelson
Biography
Doris Evelyn Nelson was an American silent film actress and dancer. When she was a child her family moved to Los Angeles, California where she started dancing in the Bull's Eye Follies. Her brief film career began with a 1920 comedy short called "Springtime" where she played against Oliver Hardy. She appears in 20 film productions. A passionate affair with married actor Wallace Reid tragically ended in January 1923 when he died of a drug overdose. On June 16, 1923 Evelyn Nelson committed suicide by turning on the gas in her apartment.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
9
Gender
Female
Birthday
1899-11-13 (125 years old)
Place of Birth
Chloride, Arizona, USA
Acting

1923

The Forbidden Trail as Isobel Lorraine

1923

Desert Rider as Carolyn Grey

1921

The Double O as Frances Powell

1921

Hills of Hate as Ann La Vere

1921

Cyclone Bliss as Helen Turner

1920

The Decorator as Not available

1920

The Backyard as Urchin Girl

1920

Don't Park Here as The Girl

1920

His Jonah Day as The Girl