As per our current Database, Haywood Nelson is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Haywood Nelson is 64 years, 7 months and 27 days old. Haywood Nelson will celebrate 65rd birthday on a Tuesday 25th of March 2025. Below we countdown to Haywood Nelson upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Haywood Nelson |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | March 25, 1960 ( New York City, New York, United States) |
| Birthday | March 25 |
| Town/City | New York City, New York, United States |
| Nationality | United States |
Haywood Nelson’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Haywood Nelson was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Nelson, who grew up in Garden City Park, Long Island, New York, was a child star, appearing in many national commercials and in a movie, Mixed Company. From 1973 to 1974, he performed on Broadway alongside Marlo Thomas in Thieves. At the age of 14, he guest starred on Sanford and Son as Grady's grandson; at 15, he was in the cast of a spin-off of Sanford and Son called Grady (1975). The show was short-lived. The next year, in 1976, at the age of 16, he landed the role of Dwayne on What's Happening!!, the first African-American teen sitcom. As a "teenage heartthrob" on a popular television series, Nelson was one of the first African-American teen idols. In 1977, Nelson guest starred on Kojak in the episode "The Godson" as Bobby Moore.
Nelson still works in entertainment. He does not work behind the scenes anymore since 2014. In the past,he has worked in talk shows, TV shows and interview programs. Nelson today, is a main point advisor in his current wife's company SKYEWOOD. His wife Khnadya Skye aka Skye Nelson is also listed as Nelson's Attorney at SAG-AFTRA. It is also said that his wife is definitely and directly related to the Royal Family's of Saudi Arabia and Dubai. Which is why Nelson is rarely seen and extremely private nowadays. Nelson hasn't seen or spoken to his former "What's Happening!!" castmates, since 2014. Despite the fact that there are similarities, Nelson and the late Prince Rogers Nelson are not related. Both Nelson and his current wife have been publicly vocal on this subject strongly. Acquantainces yes, but only family of his music and spirit for life.
