Gender
Male
Born
Dec 07, 1938
New York, New York, USA
Died
Nov 06, 1996
New York, New York, USA
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  • CREDITS
    Swinging on a Star (Oct 22, 1995 - Jan 13, 1996)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    The Molière Comedies (Feb 02, 1995 - Mar 26, 1995)
    • The School for Husbands
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayFarceRevival
    • The Imaginary Cuckold
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayFarceRevival
    Comedy Tonight (Dec 18, 1994 - Dec 25, 1994)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    SpecialVariety ComedyOriginal
    The Shadow Box (Nov 20, 1994 - Jan 01, 1995)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    The Flowering Peach (Mar 20, 1994 - Apr 24, 1994)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    No Man's Land (Jan 27, 1994 - Mar 20, 1994)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayRevival
    The Government Inspector (Jan 06, 1994 - Feb 06, 1994)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyRevival
    Timon of Athens (Nov 04, 1993 - Dec 05, 1993)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayTragedyOriginal
    Three Men on a Horse (Apr 13, 1993 - May 16, 1993)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyRevival
    Saint Joan (Jan 31, 1993 - Mar 14, 1993)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    The Seagull (Nov 29, 1992 - Jan 10, 1993)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDrama ComedyRevival
    Shimada (Apr 23, 1992 - Apr 25, 1992)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    The Master Builder (Mar 19, 1992 - Apr 26, 1992)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    Private Lives (Feb 20, 1992 - Mar 22, 1992)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedy Romantic ComedyRevival
    A Little Hotel on the Side (Jan 26, 1992 - Mar 01, 1992)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    The Crucible (Dec 10, 1991 - Jan 05, 1992)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    The Secret Rapture (Oct 26, 1989 - Nov 04, 1989)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    Mandy Patinkin in Concert: "Dress Casual" (Jul 25, 1989 - Sep 16, 1989)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    SpecialConcert SoloOriginal
    Cafe Crown (Feb 18, 1989 - Mar 26, 1989)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyRevival
    The Night of the Iguana (Jun 26, 1988 - Sep 04, 1988)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    Mail (Apr 14, 1988 - May 15, 1988)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    Into the Woods (Nov 05, 1987 - Sep 03, 1989)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalComedy DramaOriginal
    Sleight of Hand (May 03, 1987 - May 09, 1987)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayThrillerOriginal
    Blithe Spirit (Mar 31, 1987 - Jun 28, 1987)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyFarceRevival
    You Never Can Tell (Oct 09, 1986 - Jan 25, 1987)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyRevival
    The Boys in Autumn (Apr 30, 1986 - Jun 29, 1986)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    Long Day's Journey Into Night (Apr 28, 1986 - Jun 29, 1986)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    Loot (Apr 07, 1986 - Jun 28, 1986)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyRevival
    Precious Sons (Mar 20, 1986 - May 10, 1986)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    Arms and the Man (May 30, 1985 - Sep 01, 1985)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyRevival
    Harrigan 'n Hart (Jan 31, 1985 - Feb 03, 1985)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    Sunday in the Park with George (May 02, 1984 - Oct 13, 1985)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    Awake and Sing! (Mar 08, 1984 - Apr 29, 1984)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    The Tap Dance Kid (Dec 21, 1983 - Aug 11, 1985)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    The Corn Is Green (Aug 22, 1983 - Sep 18, 1983)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (May 05, 1983 - Nov 06, 1983)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    The Misanthrope (Jan 27, 1983 - Mar 27, 1983)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyRevival
    A Little Family Business (Dec 15, 1982 - Dec 26, 1982)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Present Laughter (Jul 15, 1982 - Jan 02, 1983)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyRevival
    Solomon's Child (Apr 08, 1982 - Apr 10, 1982)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    Oh, Brother! (Nov 10, 1981 - Nov 11, 1981)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Supporting Cast (Aug 06, 1981 - Sep 05, 1981)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Onward Victoria (Dec 14, 1980 - Dec 14, 1980)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    Morning's at Seven (Apr 10, 1980 - Aug 16, 1981)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyRevival
    Censored Scenes From King Kong (Mar 06, 1980 - Mar 09, 1980)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Lady from Dubuque (Jan 31, 1980 - Feb 09, 1980)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    King of Schnorrers (Nov 28, 1979 - Jan 13, 1980)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    The Price (Jun 19, 1979 - Oct 21, 1979)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaRevival
    Bruce Forsyth on Broadway! (Jun 12, 1979 - Jun 16, 1979)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    SpecialSoloOriginal
    Murder at the Howard Johnson's (May 17, 1979 - May 20, 1979)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Merce Cunningham and Dance Company (Jan 18, 1977 - Jan 23, 1977)
    • Lighting Supervisor: Richard Nelson
    SpecialDanceOriginal
    The Trip Back Down (Jan 04, 1977 - Mar 05, 1977)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    So Long, 174th Street (Apr 27, 1976 - May 09, 1976)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    Zalmen or The Madness of God (Mar 17, 1976 - Apr 03, 1976)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    In Praise of Love (Dec 10, 1974 - May 31, 1975)
    • Lighting Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    The Magic Show (May 28, 1974 - Dec 31, 1978)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Jan 26, 1972 - Jan 29, 1972)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayRevival
    All Over (Mar 28, 1971 - May 01, 1971)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Bob and Ray -- The Two and Only (Sep 24, 1970 - Feb 13, 1971)
    • Assistant to Mr. Skelton: Richard Nelson
    SpecialComedy SketchesOriginal
    Gloria and Esperanza (Feb 04, 1970 - Feb 14, 1970)
    • Lighting Supervisor: Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    Watercolor & Criss-Crossing (Jan 21, 1970 - Jan 24, 1970)
    • Watercolor
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    • Criss-Crossing
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    Coco (Dec 18, 1969 - Oct 03, 1970)
    • Assistant to the Lighting Designer: Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Mar 24, 1966 - Jun 18, 1966)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    PlayOriginal
    Into the Woods (Nov 22, 1988 - May 13, 1990)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalComedy DramaOriginal
    The Tap Dance Kid (Aug 01, 1985 - Jul 06, 1986)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
    The Magic Show (Dec 17, 1974 - Jul 27, 1975)
    • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
    MusicalOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Lighting Design

    1988 | Nominee  | Into the Woods
    Lighting Design by Richard Nelson

    Best Lighting Design

    1984 | Winner  | Sunday in the Park with George
    Lighting Design by Richard Nelson

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Lighting Design

    1988 | Nominee  | Into the Woods
    Lighting Design by Richard Nelson

    Outstanding Lighting Design

    1984 | Winner  | Sunday in the Park with George
    Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
     

    Outstanding Lighting Design

    1983 | Nominee
    Richard Nelson (for "Death of Von Richthofen Witnessed from Earth")
     

    Outstanding Lighting Design

    1980 | Nominee  | Morning's at Seven
    Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
Swinging on a Star (Oct 22, 1995 - Jan 13, 1996)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalRevueOriginal
The Molière Comedies (Feb 02, 1995 - Mar 26, 1995)
  • The School for Husbands
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayFarceRevival
  • The Imaginary Cuckold
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayFarceRevival
Comedy Tonight (Dec 18, 1994 - Dec 25, 1994)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
SpecialVariety ComedyOriginal
The Shadow Box (Nov 20, 1994 - Jan 01, 1995)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
The Flowering Peach (Mar 20, 1994 - Apr 24, 1994)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
No Man's Land (Jan 27, 1994 - Mar 20, 1994)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayRevival
The Government Inspector (Jan 06, 1994 - Feb 06, 1994)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyRevival
Timon of Athens (Nov 04, 1993 - Dec 05, 1993)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayTragedyOriginal
Three Men on a Horse (Apr 13, 1993 - May 16, 1993)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyRevival
Saint Joan (Jan 31, 1993 - Mar 14, 1993)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
The Seagull (Nov 29, 1992 - Jan 10, 1993)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDrama ComedyRevival
Shimada (Apr 23, 1992 - Apr 25, 1992)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
The Master Builder (Mar 19, 1992 - Apr 26, 1992)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
Private Lives (Feb 20, 1992 - Mar 22, 1992)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedy Romantic ComedyRevival
A Little Hotel on the Side (Jan 26, 1992 - Mar 01, 1992)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
The Crucible (Dec 10, 1991 - Jan 05, 1992)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
The Secret Rapture (Oct 26, 1989 - Nov 04, 1989)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
Mandy Patinkin in Concert: "Dress Casual" (Jul 25, 1989 - Sep 16, 1989)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
SpecialConcert SoloOriginal
Cafe Crown (Feb 18, 1989 - Mar 26, 1989)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyRevival
The Night of the Iguana (Jun 26, 1988 - Sep 04, 1988)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
Mail (Apr 14, 1988 - May 15, 1988)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
Into the Woods (Nov 05, 1987 - Sep 03, 1989)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalComedy DramaOriginal
Sleight of Hand (May 03, 1987 - May 09, 1987)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayThrillerOriginal
Blithe Spirit (Mar 31, 1987 - Jun 28, 1987)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyFarceRevival
You Never Can Tell (Oct 09, 1986 - Jan 25, 1987)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyRevival
The Boys in Autumn (Apr 30, 1986 - Jun 29, 1986)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
Long Day's Journey Into Night (Apr 28, 1986 - Jun 29, 1986)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
Loot (Apr 07, 1986 - Jun 28, 1986)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyRevival
Precious Sons (Mar 20, 1986 - May 10, 1986)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
Arms and the Man (May 30, 1985 - Sep 01, 1985)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyRevival
Harrigan 'n Hart (Jan 31, 1985 - Feb 03, 1985)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
Sunday in the Park with George (May 02, 1984 - Oct 13, 1985)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
Awake and Sing! (Mar 08, 1984 - Apr 29, 1984)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
The Tap Dance Kid (Dec 21, 1983 - Aug 11, 1985)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
The Corn Is Green (Aug 22, 1983 - Sep 18, 1983)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (May 05, 1983 - Nov 06, 1983)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
The Misanthrope (Jan 27, 1983 - Mar 27, 1983)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyRevival
A Little Family Business (Dec 15, 1982 - Dec 26, 1982)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyOriginal
Present Laughter (Jul 15, 1982 - Jan 02, 1983)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyRevival
Solomon's Child (Apr 08, 1982 - Apr 10, 1982)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
Oh, Brother! (Nov 10, 1981 - Nov 11, 1981)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Supporting Cast (Aug 06, 1981 - Sep 05, 1981)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyOriginal
Onward Victoria (Dec 14, 1980 - Dec 14, 1980)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
Morning's at Seven (Apr 10, 1980 - Aug 16, 1981)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyRevival
Censored Scenes From King Kong (Mar 06, 1980 - Mar 09, 1980)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Lady from Dubuque (Jan 31, 1980 - Feb 09, 1980)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
King of Schnorrers (Nov 28, 1979 - Jan 13, 1980)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
The Price (Jun 19, 1979 - Oct 21, 1979)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaRevival
Bruce Forsyth on Broadway! (Jun 12, 1979 - Jun 16, 1979)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
SpecialSoloOriginal
Murder at the Howard Johnson's (May 17, 1979 - May 20, 1979)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayComedyOriginal
Merce Cunningham and Dance Company (Jan 18, 1977 - Jan 23, 1977)
  • Lighting Supervisor: Richard Nelson
SpecialDanceOriginal
The Trip Back Down (Jan 04, 1977 - Mar 05, 1977)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
So Long, 174th Street (Apr 27, 1976 - May 09, 1976)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
Zalmen or The Madness of God (Mar 17, 1976 - Apr 03, 1976)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
In Praise of Love (Dec 10, 1974 - May 31, 1975)
  • Lighting Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
The Magic Show (May 28, 1974 - Dec 31, 1978)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Jan 26, 1972 - Jan 29, 1972)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayRevival
All Over (Mar 28, 1971 - May 01, 1971)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayDramaOriginal
Bob and Ray -- The Two and Only (Sep 24, 1970 - Feb 13, 1971)
  • Assistant to Mr. Skelton: Richard Nelson
SpecialComedy SketchesOriginal
Gloria and Esperanza (Feb 04, 1970 - Feb 14, 1970)
  • Lighting Supervisor: Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
Watercolor & Criss-Crossing (Jan 21, 1970 - Jan 24, 1970)
  • Watercolor
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
  • Criss-Crossing
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
Coco (Dec 18, 1969 - Oct 03, 1970)
  • Assistant to the Lighting Designer: Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Mar 24, 1966 - Jun 18, 1966)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
PlayOriginal
Into the Woods (Nov 22, 1988 - May 13, 1990)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalComedy DramaOriginal
The Tap Dance Kid (Aug 01, 1985 - Jul 06, 1986)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal
The Magic Show (Dec 17, 1974 - Jul 27, 1975)
  • Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
MusicalOriginal

Tony Award®

 

Best Lighting Design

1988 | Nominee  | Into the Woods
Lighting Design by Richard Nelson

Best Lighting Design

1984 | Winner  | Sunday in the Park with George
Lighting Design by Richard Nelson

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Lighting Design

1988 | Nominee  | Into the Woods
Lighting Design by Richard Nelson

Outstanding Lighting Design

1984 | Winner  | Sunday in the Park with George
Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
 

Outstanding Lighting Design

1983 | Nominee
Richard Nelson (for "Death of Von Richthofen Witnessed from Earth")
 

Outstanding Lighting Design

1980 | Nominee  | Morning's at Seven
Lighting Design by Richard Nelson

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