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 Craig T. Nelson was born on April 4, 1944 in Spokane, Washington, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Coach (1989), The Incredibles (2004) and Poltergeist (1982). He has been married to Doria Cook-Nelson since 1987. He was previously married to Robin McCarthy.
Bio:
Craig T. Nelson was born on April 4, 1944 in Spokane, Washington, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Coach (1989), The Incredibles (2004) and Poltergeist (1982). He has been married to Doria Cook-Nelson since 1987. He was previously married to Robin McCarthy.
Tivia:
Was offered the role of "Jay Pritchett" for the pilot of Modern Family (2009), but turned it down.Had to add the "T" as a middle initial to avoid confusion with actor, Craig Richard Nelson, who had registered his name first with the Screen Actors Guild.Is a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do.Began his career as a comedian before starting his acting career in 1971.Formed a comedy team with Barry Levinson and Rudy De Luca early in his career.As of 2018, has three children, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Has a very interesting birth date. 4/4/44.Loves race car driving.Wanted to be a hydroplane racer before he became an actor. His dad doubted this and said it would be an impossible feat, like becoming an actor.Former radio performer and stand-up comic.Did some Shedd's Spread Country Crock margarine commercials, when not filming Coach (1989), for screen work. (April 1991)His paternal grandfather was of Norwegian descent, and his maternal grandfather was of German ancestry. His other roots are English, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), and more distant Dutch.Was an early member of The Groundlings improv comedy troupe.Attended University of Arizona.A golf enthusiast and member at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA.Attended Central Washington University.Father of Noah Nelson.Ex-father-in-law of Ashley Jones, who plays "Bridget Forrester" on The Bold and the Beautiful (1987). |
| Name: |
Craig T. Nelson |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Director (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Model rank: |
422 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:00:23 |
| Height: |
6' 3?' (1.92 m) |
| Biography: |
Craig T. Nelson was born on April 4, 1944 in Spokane, Washington, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Coach (1989), The Incredibles (2004) and Poltergeist (1982). He has been married to Doria Cook-Nelson since 1987. He was previously married |
| Trivia: |
Was offered the role of "Jay Pritchett" for the pilot of Modern Family (2009), but turned it down.Had to add the "T" as a middle initial to avoid confusion with actor, Craig Richard Nelson, who had registered his name first with the Screen Actors Guild.Is a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do.Began his career as a comedian before starting his acting career in 1971.Formed a comedy team with Barry Levinson and Rudy De Luca early in his career.As of 2018, has three children, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Has a very interesting birth date. 4/4/44.Loves race car driving.Wanted to be a hydroplane racer before he became an actor. His dad doubted this and said it would be an impossible feat, like becoming an actor.Former radio performer and stand-up comic.Did some Shedd's Spread Country Crock margarine commercials, when not filming Coach (1989), for screen work. (April 1991)His paternal grandfather was of Norwegian descent, and his maternal grandfather was of German ancestry. His other roots are English, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), and more distant Dutch.Was an early member of The Groundlings improv comedy troupe.Attended University of Arizona.A golf enthusiast and member at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA.Attended Central Washington University.Father of Noah Nelson.Ex-father-in-law of Ashley Jones, who plays "Bridget Forrester" on The Bold and the Beautiful (1987). |
| Trademarks: |
Towering height |
| Quotes: |
[on Government Aid] I've been on food stamps and welfare, did anyone help me out? No.
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[on the death of his ��Coach�� co-star Jerry Van Dyke]: I am incredibly sad to hear of Jerry's passing. He was such a brilliant comedian and we had a great time working together on 'Coach'. It is just devastating news. My thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and the family. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Others works: |
(3/98) Stage:: Appeared )as "Nat Miller") in "Ah, Wilderness!" by Eugene O'Neill, Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center, New York City.
(1996) TV commercial: Hitachi Ultravision TVs.
(1995) TV commercial: Maaco car painters.
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| Spouse: |
Doria Cook-Nelson (1987 - present) Robin McCarthy (June 12, 1965 - June 15, 1982) (divorced, 3 children) |
| Children: |
Noah NelsonTiffany NelsonChristopher Nelson |
| Parents: |
Armand Nelson
Vera Margaret Nelson |
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