
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.

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Lou

The X-Files
Mr. Van De Kamp / Husband

Criminal Minds
Tommy

Six Feet Under
Match-Lighting Guy

Quantum Leap
Preacher

Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'
Self

ER

Mystic River
Nick Savage

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Reed Collins

The Abyss
Ensign Monk

CSI: NY
James Moore

Dead Man Walking
Guard #4

JAG
Navy Appellate Court Judge #1

Crossing Jordan
Frank Dawber

Without a Trace
Ken Brown

Diagnosis: Murder
Brad

The Indian Runner
Cellmate

Appaloosa
Mackie Shelton

The Pledge
Deputy #1

7th Heaven
Alan