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Haywood Knowles Nelson Jr. (born March 25, 1960) is an American actor. He is best known for having portrayed Dwayne Nelson in the television series What's Happening!!, which aired from 1976 to 1979, as well as in its spin-off series What's Happening Now!!, from 1985 to 1988.
Haywood Nelson is best known for his role as Dwayne from the legendary TV show "What's Happening!!" His character Dwayne was a pretty-boy who is a slightly shy but friendly, down-to-earth teen, who was likeable and with his catch phrase, "Hey, HEY, Hey!"
- March 25, 1960
Haywood Nelson is best known for his role as Dwayne from the legendary TV show "What's Happening!!" His character Dwayne was a pretty-boy who is a slightly shy but friendly, down-to-earth teen, who was likeable and with his catch phrase, "Hey, HEY, Hey!" became a favorite memorable character.
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- New York City, New York, USA
Loosely based on Eric Monte's 1975 film Cooley High, the series follows the adventures of three teenaged boys: Raj (Ernest Thomas), Rerun , and Dwayne (Haywood Nelson). Hemphill's character worked at Rob's Place, the restaurant the boys frequented.
From TV's What's Happening!! (1977). Seated, L-R: Fred Berry, Ernest Lee Thomas, and Haywood Nelson (back to camera). Standing: Shirley Hemphill. Fred Rerun Berry (born Fred Allen Berry; March 19, 1951 – October 21, 2003) was an American actor and street dancer.
Dec 2, 2023 · Who is Haywood Nelson? American former actor Haywood Knowles Nelson Jr. was born in New York City, USA, on 25 March 1960, making Aries his zodiac sign. He appeared in only 13 movies and TV series prior to retiring in 1990, returning for another film role in 2003.
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Haywood Nelson is an American actor who played Dwayne Nelson on What's Happening!! and What's Happening Now!!. He also appeared in Evilspeak, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, and other TV shows and movies.
