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.
2008AppaloosaMovieas Mackie Shelton
2007BrokenMovieas Neil
2007Cold OnesMovieas Mack2005Criminal MindsTV showas Tommy · 2 episodes2004CSI: NYTV showas James Moore · 1 episodes2003Mystic RiverMovieas Nick Savage2002Without a TraceTV showas Ken Brown · 1 episodes2001Crossing JordanTV showas Frank Dawber · 1 episodes2001Six Feet UnderTV showas Match-Lighting Guy · 1 episodes2001The PledgeMovieas Deputy #12000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV showas Reed Collins · 1 episodes1998PhantomsMovieas Scientist Burke19967th HeavenTV showas Alan · 1 episodes
1996If Looks Could KillMovieas Trooper1995Dead Man WalkingMovieas Guard #41995JAGTV showas Navy Appellate Court Judge #1 · 1 episodes1994ERTV show1 episodes1993Diagnosis: MurderTV showas Brad · 1 episodes1993The X-FilesTV showas Mr. Van De Kamp / Husband · 1 episodes
1993Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'Movieas Self
1992O Pioneers!Movieas Lou1991The Indian RunnerMovieas Cellmate1991Flight of the IntruderMovieas Little Augie
1989Mancuso, F.B.I.TV show1 episodes
1989BookerTV showas Tim · 1 episodes1989The AbyssMovieas Ensign Monk1989Quantum LeapTV showas Preacher · 1 episodes
1982American PlayhouseTV showas Lou · 1 episodes