James D. Neilson (October 1, 1909 – December 9, 1979) was an American television director, known for his work with Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color.[1]
During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, Neilson directed over a hundred television episodes, including multiple episodes of dramatic series such as Adam-12, Ironside, Walt Disney's Wonderful World, Bonanza, Batman, Zorro, The Rifleman, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and others.
Neilson's direction was nominated for a 1959 primetime Emmy Award for General Electric Theater.[2]
In addition to directing, Neilson's filmography includes credits for writing, on Wonderful World of Disney (1970),[3] and for acting, on Perry Mason (1961).[4]