Born in New York City, Ralph Nelson first became interested in theater while attending Bryant High School, and won a New York Times oratorical contest in 1932. Read Full Biography
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Lady of the House
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Father Goose
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Christmas Lilies of the Field
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You Can't Go Home Again
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Because He's My Friend
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A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
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Embryo
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The Wilby Conspiracy
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The Wrath of God
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Flight of the Doves
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Soldier Blue
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Tick, Tick, Tick
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Charly
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Counterpoint
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Duel at Diablo
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Once a Thief
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Fate Is the Hunter
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Lilies of the Field
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Soldier in the Rain
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Requiem for a Heavyweight
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Hamlet
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The Jazz Singer
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Cinderella
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
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| 1963 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Lilies of the Field | Nominated |
| 1963 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Lilies of the Field | Nominated |
| 1962 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Requiem for a Heavyweight | Nominated |
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