Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

61 · Born: May 11, 1964

Personal Details

BornMay 11, 1964 Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
  • Ruth Kaiser Nelson
  • Don Nelson

Biography

Tim Blake Nelson, a multifaceted artist, entered this world on May 11, 1964, in the vibrant city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. With a career spanning multiple decades, he has established himself as a talented actor and director, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

His notable works include the critically acclaimed 2018 film "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", the 2000 cult classic "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", and the 2009 thought-provoking drama "Leaves of Grass".

In his personal life, Tim has been married to his loving wife, Lisa Benavides-Nelson, since June 12, 1994. Together, they have been blessed with three beautiful children, bringing joy and fulfillment to their lives.

As a devoted husband and father, Tim's family is his top priority, while his passion for the arts continues to drive him to create and inspire others through his work.

Career

Bang Bang
Bang Bang as Bernard 'Bang Bang' Rozyski
Atropia
Atropia as Mr. Speaker (voice)
The Testament of Ann Lee
The Testament of Ann Lee as Pastor Reuben Wight
On the End
On the End as Tom Ferreira
2024
Greedy People
Greedy People as Wallace
2023
Ghosted
Ghosted as Borislov
The Bricklayer
The Bricklayer as O'Malley
The Bricklayer
The Bricklayer as O'Malley
Poker Face
Poker Face as Kyle Owens
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio as Black Rabbits (voice)
Ninety-Five Senses
Ninety-Five Senses as Coy (voice)
Lost Ollie
Lost Ollie as Zozo (voice)
2021
Old Henry
Old Henry as Henry
National Champions
National Champions as Rodger Cummings
Monster
Monster as Leroy Sawicki
Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley as Carny Boss
Slugfest
Slugfest as Steve Englehart
2019
Just Mercy
Just Mercy as Ralph Myers
Sequestrada
Sequestrada as Thomas
The Report
The Report as Raymond Nathan
Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People
Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People as Teddy Roosevelt (voice)
Watchmen
Watchmen as Wade Tillman / Looking Glass
2018
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs as Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Dallas & Robo
Dallas & Robo as The Woodsman
Colossal
Colossal as Garth
The Institute
The Institute as Dr. Lemelle
Wormwood
Wormwood as Sidney Gottlieb
Wormwood
Wormwood as Sidney Gottlieb
2016
Anesthesia
Anesthesia as Adam Zarrow
2015
Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four as Dr. Allen
2014
Child of God
Child of God as Sheriff Fate
Kill the Messenger
Kill the Messenger as Alan Fenster
The Homesman
The Homesman as The Freighter
Klondike
Klondike as Joe Meeker
2013
Snake & Mongoose
Snake & Mongoose as Mike McAllister
Bukowski
Bukowski as Henry Bukowski
2012
Big Miracle
Big Miracle as Pat Lafaytette
Lincoln
Lincoln as Richard Schell
2011
Flypaper
Flypaper as Peanut Butter
Detachment
Detachment as Mr. Wiatt
Chaos
Chaos as Casey Malick
2009
2008
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk as Samuel Sterns
American Violet
American Violet as David Cohen
2006
Fido
Fido as Mr. Theopolis
The Astronaut Farmer
The Astronaut Farmer as Kevin Munchak
Hoot
Hoot as Curly
2005
Warm Springs
Warm Springs as Tom Loyless
My Suicidal Sweetheart
My Suicidal Sweetheart as Doctor, Chief Nakahoma, Minister, Roger Bob
Syriana
Syriana as Danny Dalton
2004
The Last Shot
The Last Shot as Marshal Paris
Bereft
Bereft as Dennis
Meet the Fockers
Meet the Fockers as Officer LeFlore
2003
Wonderland
Wonderland as Billy Deverell
Holes
Holes as Dr. Pendanski
A Foreign Affair
A Foreign Affair as Jake Adams
2002
Cherish
Cherish as Daly
2000
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? as Delmar O'Donnell
Hamlet
Hamlet as Flight Captain
1998
The Thin Red Line
The Thin Red Line as Pvt. Brian Tills
1997
Donnie Brasco
Donnie Brasco as FBI Technician
1996
Joe's Apartment
Joe's Apartment as Cockroach (voice)
1995
Heavyweights
Heavyweights as Camp Hope Salesman
1994
Amateur
Amateur as Young Detective
1992
2016
Anesthesia
Anesthesia as Director, Writer
2009
Leaves of Grass
Leaves of Grass as Director, Writer
2001
O
O as Director
The Grey Zone
The Grey Zone as Director, Writer
1997
Eye of God
Eye of God as Director, Screenplay
1992
Hardcore TV
Hardcore TV as Creator, Writer