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Judd Nelson

Judd Asher Nelson (born November 28, 1959) is an American actor. After a lead role in the film Making the Grade (1984), Nelson had his breakout with a starring role in the coming-of-age teen film The Breakfast Club (1985), which caused him to be associated with a group of actors known as the "Brat Pack." In the late 1980s, Nelson starred in the Brat Pack films St. Elmo's Fire (1985) and Blue City (1986), voiced Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime in the animated film The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and had lead roles in From the Hip (1987) and Relentless (1989). For his portrayal of Joe Hunt in the biographical television miniseries Billionaire Boys Club (1987), Nelson was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. In the 1990s, Nelson starred in the films New Jack City (1991), Airheads (1994), Steel (1997), and Light It Up (1999). He experienced a career resurgence with a main role as Jack Richmond on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan (1996–1999). During the 2000s and 2010s, Nelson appeared in a string of television and direct-to-video films. He starred in the film The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) and portrayed Ryan Hunt, the father of Joe Hunt, in a starring role in Billionaire Boys Club (2018). Nelson reprised his voice role as Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime in the animated web series Transformers: Titans Return (2017–2018).

Infobox

Born
Judd Asher Nelson (1959-11-28) November 28, 1959 (age 66)Portland, Maine, U.S.
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1983–present
Notable work
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Relatives
Merle Nelson (mother)

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1983
Rock 'n' Roll Hotel
Role(s)
Rocker Johnny
1984
Role(s)
Eddie Keaton
1985
Role(s)
John Bender
Notes
Won – MTV Movie Silver Bucket of Excellence Award
Role(s)
Alec Newbury
Role(s)
Phil Hicks, Groover
1986
Role(s)
Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime
Notes
Voice
Role(s)
Billy Turner
1987
Role(s)
Robin 'Stormy' Weathers
1989
Role(s)
Arthur 'Buck' Taylor
Role(s)
Motorcycle Cop
Notes
Uncredited
1990
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Cameo
1991
Role(s)
Nick Peretti
Role(s)
Marty Malt
1992
Role(s)
Andrew Blumenthal
1993
Role(s)
Gideon
Role(s)
David
1994
Every Breath
Role(s)
Jimmy
Notes
Also Writer and Producer
Role(s)
Prisoner One
Role(s)
Jimmie Wing
Flinch
Role(s)
Harry Mirapolsky
Role(s)
Phil Gallo
1995
Role(s)
Matt
1996
For a Few Lousy Dollars
Role(s)
Hitman
1997
Role(s)
Nathaniel Burke
1999
Role(s)
Ken Knowles
2000
Endsville
Role(s)
Rufus the Buck-Toothed Sluggard
Role(s)
Harold Peters
2001
Dark Asylum
Role(s)
Quitz
The Cure for Boredom
Role(s)
Max
2002
Deceived
Role(s)
Jack Jones
2003
Role(s)
Brian Nathanson
2005
Lethal Eviction
Role(s)
Shep
The Lost Angel
Role(s)
Father Brian
2006
Role(s)
Fear Factor Host/Judd
2007
Role(s)
Steven P.D. Landry
Role(s)
Jonathon Usher
2008
The Caretaker
Role(s)
Ella's dad
Role(s)
Charlie
2009
Dirty Politics
Role(s)
Billy
Role(s)
Jewish reporter
Little Hercules in 3-D
Role(s)
Kevin
Role(s)
Concezio Yakavetta
2010
The Terror Experiment (Fight or Flight)
Role(s)
Agent Wilson
Endure
Role(s)
Emory Lane
Mayor Cupcake
Role(s)
Donald Maroni
2012
Role(s)
Headmaster Nash
2013
Role(s)
Glenn Cartwell
Role(s)
Charles
Notes
Nominated – Maverick Movie Award
Role(s)
Dr. Morris
2014
Role(s)
Dr. Smith
Role(s)
Sheriff Stance
Road to the Open
Role(s)
Anger Management Therapist
2016
2018
Role(s)
Ryan Hunt
1/1
Role(s)
Robert
2019
Role(s)
San McLean
Role(s)
Seb
Role(s)
Pastor Wember
Role(s)
Admiral R.A. Spruance
2022
Role(s)
Marcus Rainsford
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1983
Rock 'n' Roll Hotel
Rocker Johnny
1984
Making the Grade
Eddie Keaton
1985
The Breakfast Club
John Bender
Won – MTV Movie Silver Bucket of Excellence Award
St. Elmo's Fire
Alec Newbury
Fandango
Phil Hicks, Groover
1986
The Transformers: The Movie
Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime
Voice
Blue City
Billy Turner
1987
From the Hip
Robin 'Stormy' Weathers
1989
Relentless
Arthur 'Buck' Taylor
Never on Tuesday
Motorcycle Cop
Uncredited
1990
Far Out Man
Himself
Cameo
1991
New Jack City
Nick Peretti
The Dark Backward
Marty Malt
1992
Primary Motive
Andrew Blumenthal
1993
Conflict of Interest
Gideon
Entangled
David
1994
Every Breath
Jimmy
Also Writer and Producer
Hail Caesar
Prisoner One
Airheads
Jimmie Wing
Flinch
Harry Mirapolsky
Caroline at Midnight
Phil Gallo
1995
Blackwater Trail
Matt
1996
For a Few Lousy Dollars
Hitman
1997
Steel
Nathaniel Burke
1999
Light It Up
Ken Knowles
2000
Endsville
Rufus the Buck-Toothed Sluggard
Falcon Down
Harold Peters
2001
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Sheriff
Dark Asylum
Quitz
The Cure for Boredom
Max
2002
Deceived
Jack Jones
2003
White Rush
Brian Nathanson
2005
Lethal Eviction
Shep
The Lost Angel
Father Brian
2006
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
Fear Factor Host/Judd
2007
Netherbeast Incorporated
Steven P.D. Landry
Nevermore
Jonathon Usher
2008
The Caretaker
Ella's dad
The Day the Earth Stopped
Charlie
2009
Dirty Politics
Billy
A Single Woman
Jewish reporter
Little Hercules in 3-D
Kevin
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
Concezio Yakavetta
2010
The Terror Experiment (Fight or Flight)
Agent Wilson
Endure
Emory Lane
Mayor Cupcake
Donald Maroni
2012
Bad Kids Go to Hell
Headmaster Nash
2013
Last Chance Holiday
Glenn Cartwell
Down and Dangerous
Charles
Nominated – Maverick Movie Award
· Filmography › Television
1986
Role(s)
Policeman
Notes
Episode: "Camille"
1987
Role(s)
Joe Hunt
Notes
2 episodesNominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
1990
Role(s)
Pete Dunham
Notes
Television film
1992
Role(s)
Gaston
Notes
Episode: "What's Cookin'"
1994
Role(s)
Dr. Jannings
Notes
Television film
1995
Circumstances Unknown
Role(s)
Paul Kinsey
1996–1999
Role(s)
Suddenly Susan
Notes
Jack Richmond
1999
Role(s)
Alan Freed
Notes
Television film
2000
Role(s)
Harry Longworth
Notes
Episode: "Something About Harry"
Role(s)
Stanley
Notes
Television film
Role(s)
Phillip Warren
2001
Strange Frequency
Role(s)
Martin Potter
Role(s)
Stanley
Role(s)
Aaron Roberts
2002
Role(s)
Alex
Role(s)
Darryl Bedford
2005
Role(s)
George
2006
Role(s)
Eric
Role(s)
Mick Sheridan
Notes
Episode: "Time of Your Death"
2007
Role(s)
Ollie
Notes
Episode: "Fleeting Cheating Meeting"
The Kidnapping
Role(s)
Glen
Notes
Television film
Role(s)
Cigarette Company Executive
Notes
Episode: "The Ride In"
Role(s)
John Bender
Notes
Voice, episode: "Blue Harvest"
2008
Role(s)
Malcolm Burgess
Notes
Television film
2009
Role(s)
The Guru
Notes
Voice, episode: "Isabella and the Temple of Sap"
Role(s)
Rodimus Prime
Notes
Voice, episode: "TransWarped Part 1"
2010
Role(s)
Dr. Steven Reidman
Notes
Episode: "Death Is in the Air"
Role(s)
Chris McElroy
Notes
2 episodes
2011
Cancel Christmas
Role(s)
Santa / Chris Frost
Notes
Television film
2013–2014
Role(s)
Ben 10: Omniverse
Notes
Eon, Ben 10,000, Atomic-X
2013
Role(s)
Ronald Peller
Notes
2 episodes
2015, 2019
Role(s)
Empire
Notes
Billy Beretti
2017
Role(s)
Rodimus Prime / Hot Rod
Notes
Voice, main role
From Straight A's to XXX
Role(s)
Don
Notes
Television film
2018
Role(s)
Rodimus Prime / Hot Rod / Rodimus Cron
Notes
Voice, recurring role
2021
Role(s)
Don Cody
Notes
Television film
2024
The Engagement Plan
Role(s)
Dash Donnelly
Notes
Television film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1986
Moonlighting
Policeman
Episode: "Camille"
1987
Billionaire Boys Club
Joe Hunt
2 episodesNominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
1990
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
Pete Dunham
Television film
1992
Tales from the Crypt
Gaston
Episode: "What's Cookin
1994
Blindfold: Acts of Obsession
Dr. Jannings
Television film
1995
Circumstances Unknown
Paul Kinsey
1996–1999
Suddenly Susan
Jack Richmond
71 episodes
1999
Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story
Alan Freed
Television film
2000
The Outer Limits
Harry Longworth
Episode: "Something About Harry"
Cabin by the Lake
Stanley
Television film
The Spiral Staircase
Phillip Warren
The New Adventures of Spin and Marty: Suspect Behavior
Jack Hulka
2001
Strange Frequency
Martin Potter
Return to Cabin by the Lake
Stanley
Lost Voyage
Aaron Roberts
2002
Cybermutt
Alex
Santa Jr.
Darryl Bedford
2005
Three Wise Guys
George
2006
Black Hole
Eric
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Mick Sheridan
Episode: "Time of Your Death"
2007
Las Vegas
Ollie
Episode: "Fleeting Cheating Meeting"
The Kidnapping
Glen
Television film
CSI: NY
Cigarette Company Executive
Episode: "The Ride In"
Family Guy
John Bender
Voice, episode: "Blue Harvest"
2008
Infected
Malcolm Burgess
Television film
2009
Phineas and Ferb
The Guru
Voice, episode: "Isabella and the Temple of Sap"
Transformers: Animated
Rodimus Prime
Voice, episode: "TransWarped Part 1"
2010
Psych
Dr. Steven Reidman
Episode: "Death Is in the Air"
Two and a Half Men
Chris McElroy
2 episodes
2011
Cancel Christmas
Santa / Chris Frost
Television film
2013–2014
Ben 10: Omniverse
Eon, Ben 10,000, Atomic-X
Voice, 5 episodes
2013
Nikita
Ronald Peller
2 episodes
2015, 2019
Empire
Billy Beretti
5 episodes
2017
Transformers: Titans Return
Rodimus Prime / Hot Rod
Voice, main role
From Straight A's to XXX
Don
Television film
2018
Transformers: Power of the Primes
Rodimus Prime / Hot Rod / Rodimus Cron
Voice, recurring role
2021
Girl in the Basement
Don Cody
Television film
2024
The Engagement Plan
Dash Donnelly
Television film
· Filmography › Music videos
1985
2012
"Gotten"
Role(s)
Slash featuring Adam Levine
Year
Title
Artist
1985
"St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)"
John Parr
2012
"Gotten"
Slash featuring Adam Levine
· Filmography › Theatre
1986
Sleeping Dogs
Role(s)
Henry Hitchcock
Notes
Mark Taper Forum
Planet Fires
Role(s)
Sling and Bartender
Notes
Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre, Jupiter, Florida
Wrestlers
1988
Role(s)
Konstantin
Notes
The Los Angeles Theatre Center
Temple
Role(s)
Paulie
Notes
American Jewish Theatre, New York City
1990
Role(s)
Jonathan Fuerst
Notes
Martin R. Kaufman Theatre, New York City
2001
Notes
The Cape Playhouse, Massachusetts
2003
He She Them
Notes
The Shubert Theatre
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1986
Sleeping Dogs
Henry Hitchcock
Mark Taper Forum
Planet Fires
Sling and Bartender
Orphans
Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre, Jupiter, Florida
Wrestlers
1988
The Seagull
Konstantin
The Los Angeles Theatre Center
Temple
Paulie
American Jewish Theatre, New York City
1990
Carnal Knowledge
Jonathan Fuerst
Martin R. Kaufman Theatre, New York City
2001
The Cocktail Hour
The Cape Playhouse, Massachusetts
2003
He She Them
The Shubert Theatre

References

  1. Biography
    https://www.biography.com/actor/judd-nelson
  2. IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000555/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
  3. "Judd Nelson: The truth about my Brat Pack past… and social media's future"
    https://www.thejc.com/lifestyle/interviews/judd-nelson-the-truth-about-my-brat-pack-past-and-social-media-s-future-1.520174
  4. Entertainment Weekly
    http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/10/03/judd-nelson-just-45-minutes-from-broadway/
  5. Maine's Jewish Heritage
    https://books.google.com/books?id=foNCuNy5EX8C&q=symphony
  6. Portland Press Herald
    http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=ME&p_theme=me&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAE9AA1EF4CF256&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
  7. "Judd Nelson: The truth about my Brat Pack past… and social media's future"
    https://www.thejc.com/lifestyle/interviews/judd-nelson-the-truth-about-my-brat-pack-past-and-social-media-s-future-1.520174
  8. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HND8ywYcC0&list=RDMM0HND8ywYcC0&start_radio=1
  9. New York
    http://nymag.com/movies/features/49902/
  10. Chicago Sun-Times
    https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dear-america-letters-home-from-vietnam-1988
  11. Rotten Tomatoes
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dear_america_letters_home_from_vietnam
  12. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-10-10-ca-2708-story.html
  13. IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095722/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
  14. IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099546/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
  15. Carnal Knowledge
    https://books.google.com/books?id=aFgiEodvfKEC&q=carnal+knowledge
  16. Box Office Mojo
    http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=newjackcity.htm
  17. Rotten Tomatoes
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1078035-steel
  18. Tampa Bay Times
  19. Geeks of Doom
    http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/12/05/judd-nelson-peter-fonda-join-the-cast-of-boondock-saints-2
  20. Nikita
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180824172845/https://tvline.com/2013/08/20/nikita-cast-judd-nelson-final-season-undercover-operative/
  21. How the Movies Saved Christmas: 228 Rescues from Clausnappers, Sleigh Crashes, Lost Presents and Holiday Disasters
    https://books.google.com/books?id=4AmgDgAAQBAJ&q=judd+nelson+Cancel+Christmas&pg=PT38
  22. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2020/10/lifetime-girl-in-the-basement-movie-ripped-from-the-headlines-stefanie-scott-judd-nelson-star-elisabeth-rohm-directs-1234591965/
  23. "Judd Nelson (visual voices guide)"
    http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Judd-Nelson/
  24. DreadCentral
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131029190307/http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/35259/the-caretaker-takin-care-killin-teens-business
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