Evelyn Nelson

Evelyn Nelson (November 13, 1899 – June 16, 1923) was an American silent film actress whose career encompassed 12 films over three years. to William Henry and Georgia P. Nelson. Her sister, Pauline D. Nelson, was a year older.

Nelson's brief film career began with a 1920 comedy short called Springtime. The actress played the role of the daughter to The Commissioner, who was portrayed by Oliver Hardy. Her screen credits number only fifteen. Nelson was last seen in the western Desert Rider (1923) in the role of Carolyn Grey. She worked for Century, Christie, Fox, and Hal Roach studios.

Nelson fell in love with actor Wallace Reid, who was married, and he chose to remain with his wife rather than have a relationship with Nelson. The two women resided at 6231 De Longpre Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Reid had died after a struggle with narcotics dependency, just a few months before Evelyn. She was 23 years old. A police investigation into her death evidently did not contradict the apparent suicide.

Partial filmography Springtime (1920) The Decorator (1920) The Trouble Hunter (1920) The Backyard (1920) His Jonah Day (1920) The Broken Spur (1921) The Double O (1921) Dead or Alive (1921) Hills of Hate (1921) Cyclone Bliss (1921) A Motion to Adjourn (1921) The Crow's Nest (1922) The Forbidden Trail (1923) Desert Rider (1923)