Background
Nelson, James was born on September 25, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Nelson, James was born on September 25, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Graduated from the high school, North Hollywood, California.
Freelance supervising sound editor, Hollywood, California, 1956-1970; president, James Nelson Enterprises, Inc., Hollywood, since 1970; president, chief operating officer, Entertainment Corporation of America, Hollywood, 1985-1988. Vice president Boss Film Company, Marina Del Rey, California, 1984-1989. Chief Executive officer, president Japan American Picture Company, Inc., 1989-1994.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1949-1959. Member Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Directors Guild American, Motion Picture Sound Editors (Best Sound Editing award 1973, 74).
Son of Nelson james and Frances (Johnstone) Falkinburg. Married Joanne Marie Johnson (divorced 1973). Children: Kimberly Ybiernas, Leslie Plumlee.
Married Barbara Ann Zelicskovics, December 24, 1977.