Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

81 · Born: Apr 4, 1944

Personal Details

BornApr 4, 1944 Spokane, Washington, USA
Spouse
  • Doria Cook-Nelson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 7, 2025 )
  • Robin McCarthy

    ( Jun 12, 1965 to Jun 15, 1982 )
Parents
  • Vera Margaret Nelson

Biography

Craig T. Nelson, a renowned actor and producer, entered this world on April 4, 1944, in the picturesque city of Spokane, Washington, USA. Over the course of his illustrious career, he has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of film and television.

Nelson's most notable roles include his iconic portrayal of Hayden Fox in the popular sitcom Coach, which aired from 1989 to 1997. He also lent his voice to the beloved animated film The Incredibles, released in 2004. Furthermore, he has also appeared in the classic horror film Poltergeist, which was released in 1982.

In his personal life, Nelson has been married to the lovely Doria Cook-Nelson since 1987. Prior to his current marriage, he was previously wed to Robin McCarthy.

Career

2024
2019
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon as Dale Ballard
2018
Book Club
Book Club as Bruce
Auntie Edna
Auntie Edna as Bob Parr (voice)
Incredibles 2
Incredibles 2 as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
2016
Gold
Gold as Kenny Wells
2015
Get Hard
Get Hard as Martin
2011
Soul Surfer
Soul Surfer as Dr. David Rovinsky
2010
Parenthood
Parenthood as Zeek Braverman
2009
The Proposal
The Proposal as Joe Paxton
2007
The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice) (archive footage)
2005
The Family Stone
The Family Stone as Kelly Stone
Mr. Incredible and Pals
Mr. Incredible and Pals as Mr. Incredible (commentary voice)
2004
The Incredibles
The Incredibles as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
2003
The District
The District as Jack Mannion
2000
The Skulls
The Skulls as Litten Mandrake
The Huntress
The Huntress as Ralph Thorson
Dirty Pictures
Dirty Pictures as Sheriff Simon Leis
1999
1998
Creature
Creature as Dr. Simon Chase
1997
The Devil's Advocate
The Devil's Advocate as Alexander Cullen
Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog as Senator John Neal (uncredited)
1996
I'm Not Rappaport
I'm Not Rappaport as The Cowboy
1994
Probable Cause
Probable Cause as Lieutenant Louis Whitmire
Ride with the Wind
Ride with the Wind as Frank Shelby
1993
The Switch
The Switch as Russ Fine
The Fire Next Time
The Fire Next Time as Drew Morgan
1992
Coach
Coach as Coach Hayden Fox
1991
The Josephine Baker Story
The Josephine Baker Story as Walter Winchell
1990
Extreme Close-Up
Extreme Close-Up as Philip Toll
1989
Troop Beverly Hills
Troop Beverly Hills as Freddy Nefler
Turner & Hooch
Turner & Hooch as Howard Hyde
1988
Action Jackson
Action Jackson as Peter Dellaplane
Rachel River
Rachel River as Marlyn Huutula
Me and Him
Me and Him as Peter Aramis
1986
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story as Senator Edward Kennedy
1984
The Killing Fields
The Killing Fields as Military Attaché
Call to Glory
Call to Glory as Colonel Raynor Sarnac
Call to Glory
Call to Glory as Col. Raynor Sarnac
1983
The Osterman Weekend
The Osterman Weekend as Bernard Osterman
Silkwood
Silkwood as Winston
Man, Woman and Child
Man, Woman and Child as Bernie Ackerman
1982
Poltergeist
Poltergeist as Steve Freeling
Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls as Michael Caswell
Chicago Story
Chicago Story as Kenneth A. Dutton
1981
Chicago Story
Chicago Story as Kenneth A. Dutton
1980
Rage!
Rage! as Ray
The Promise of Love
The Promise of Love as Major Landau
Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy as Deputy Ward Wilson
The Formula
The Formula as Geologist #2
Private Benjamin
Private Benjamin as Capt. William Wooldridge
1979
And Justice for All
And Justice for All as Frank Bowers
1974
Flesh Gordon
Flesh Gordon as The Monster (voice) (uncredited)
1971