Frank Brandon Nelson (May 6, 1911 – September 12, 1986) was an American comedic actor best known for playing put-upon foils on radio and television, and especially for his "EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?"

He made numerous guest appearances on television shows, including The Jack Benny Program, I Love Lucy, The Real McCoys, The Addams Family, Alice, and Sanford and Son.

[citation needed] After Jack Benny, Nelson continued to work in sitcoms in similar roles, most notably in The Hank McCune Show and I Love Lucy.

He further appeared in The New Phil Silvers Show[citation needed] and The Addams Family in the 1960s,[6] Toward the end of his life, Nelson enjoyed some newfound stardom among a younger generation of fans.

[1] He also did a cameo appearance on the December 5, 1981, episode of Saturday Night Live as a newsstand vendor, when Tim Curry was the guest host.

He also appears in So You Want to Know Your Relatives, a Joe McDoakes spoof of This Is Your Life; Nelson plays the master of ceremonies, ushering guests onstage.

has been parodied frequently in film, radio and television, most notably with the character on The Simpsons called the "Frank Nelson Type" (aka "Yes Guy").

In classic fashion, he appears in almost any professional capacity that a main character might be seeking, from department store sales associate to tree service owner.