Adam Nelson
Acting

Adam Nelson

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

A Boston native, Nelson was born to two graduates of Brown University. Nelson played hockey in high school and was an avid motorcycle rider. He studied acting in college and later went to a private acting school. Adam Nelson's career began in 1988 and he quickly garnered success as an actor, winning several awards.

Cast

Known for

The Abyss★ 7.3Viewing moment
The Abyss
1989
Mystic River★ 7.7Viewing moment
Mystic River
2003
Dead Man Walking★ 7.3Viewing moment
Dead Man Walking
1995
Phantoms★ 5.4Viewing moment
Phantoms
1998
The Pledge★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Pledge
2001
The Indian Runner★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Indian Runner
1991
Flight of the Intruder★ 5.5Viewing moment
Flight of the Intruder
1991
Broken★ 5.5Viewing moment
Broken
2006
O Pioneers!★ 5.5Viewing moment
O Pioneers!
1992
Cold Ones★ 5Viewing moment
Cold Ones
2007
Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'★ 8.4Viewing moment
Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'
1993

Frequent collaborators

Sean PennSean PennBenicio del ToroBenicio del ToroTim RobbinsTim RobbinsMichael BiehnMichael BiehnHeather GrahamHeather GrahamEd HarrisEd HarrisJames CameronJames CameronMary Elizabeth MastrantonioMary Elizabeth Mastrantonio