Acting · 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.
MovieAppaloosa
2008
as Mackie Shelton
MovieBroken
2007
as Neil
MovieCold Ones
2007
as Mack
TVCriminal Minds
2005
as Tommy
TVCSI: NY
2004
as James Moore
MovieMystic River
2003
as Nick Savage
Dr. Benny
2003
as Micheal
TVWithout a Trace
2002
as Ken Brown
TVCrossing Jordan
2001
as Frank Dawber
TVSix Feet Under
2001
as Match-Lighting Guy
MovieThe Pledge
2001
as Deputy #1
TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Reed Collins
MoviePhantoms
1998
as Scientist Burke
TV7th Heaven
1996
as Alan
MovieIf Looks Could Kill
1996
as Trooper
MovieDead Man Walking
1995
as Guard #4
TVJAG
1995
as Navy Appellate Court Judge #1
TVER
1994
TVDiagnosis: Murder
1993
as Brad
TVThe X-Files
1993
as Mr. Van De Kamp / Husband
MovieUnder Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'
1993
as Self
MovieO Pioneers!
1992
as Lou
MovieThe Indian Runner
1991
as Cellmate
MovieFlight of the Intruder
1991
as Little Augie
TVMancuso, F.B.I.
1989
TVBooker
1989
as Tim
MovieThe Abyss
1989
as Ensign Monk
TVQuantum Leap
1989
as Preacher
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Lou
TVHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Lou
