What Happened to Our Favorite Child Stars From The ’50s, ’60s & ’70s

Character: Dwayne Clemens Nelson Appearance: What’s Happening!! (1976) Estimated Net Worth: $500,000*

Haywood Nelson gained prominence for his portrayal of Dwayne in the TV series What’s Happening!!, which aired from 1976 to 1979. His involvement extended to What’s Happening Now!!, a sequel that ran from 1985 to 1988. Nelson transitioned to business, leaving acting in 1977 after a brief appearance on Kojak.

Currently associated with Skyewood, an oil and petroleum tech corporation owned by his wife, Khnadya Skye, Nelson, a private individual, rarely makes public appearances. Skye, Nelson’s attorney, has direct ties to the House of Saud and the Royal Family of Dubai.