Background
Nelson, Kent Earl was born on July 22, 1940 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Son of Earl William and Margaret Emily (Foss) Nelson.
Nelson, Kent Earl was born on July 22, 1940 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Son of Earl William and Margaret Emily (Foss) Nelson.
Bachelor, Brigham Young University, 1964. Master of Arts, Brigham Young University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, Wayne State University, 1973.
Fellow, Hilberry Theatre, Detroit, 1966-1969; instructor theater, Oakland Community College, Farmington, Michigan, 1968-1971; professor, director department theatre, Marietta (Ohio) College, 1971-1991; co-producing director, Showboat Becky Thatcher, Marietta, 1977-1991.
Member Theatre in Higher Education, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Ohio Theatre Alliance.
Married Renee Anderson, August 22, 1966 (divorced 1982). Children: Julie Lynn, Matthew Kent.