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.
Mystic River
(Nick Savage)
The Abyss
(Ensign Monk)
The Indian Runner
(Cellmate)
O Pioneers!
(Lou)
Broken
(Neil)
Dead Man Walking
(Guard #4)
Appaloosa
(Mackie Shelton)
Phantoms
(Scientist Burke)
Cold Ones
(Mack)
Flight of the Intruder
(Little Augie)
The Pledge
(Deputy #1)
Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'
(Self)
Dr. Benny
(Micheal)
Six Feet Under
(Match-Lighting Guy)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(Reed Collins)
Crossing Jordan
(Frank Dawber)
CSI: NY
(James Moore)
Without a Trace
(Ken Brown)
Mancuso, F.B.I.
The X-Files
(Mr. Van De Kamp / Husband)
7th Heaven
(Alan)
Diagnosis: Murder
(Brad)
Hallmark Hall of Fame
(Lou)
ER
Quantum Leap
(Preacher)
JAG
(Navy Appellate Court Judge #1)
Criminal Minds
(Tommy)