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Craig T. Nelson Biography

Birth Name:Craig Theodore Nelson

Birth Place:Spokane, Washington, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

Participated in the 1991 Toyota Pro Celebrity Grand Prix
Attended the University of Arizona
Started out working as a writer for variety shows
Trained in acting at the Oxford Theater
Quote: "The super power that I would choose would be compassion․"
Best known for his roles in the series "Coach" and "Parenthood․"
Possesses the ability to play drums and guitar
Was an early performer for the Groundlings comedy troupe

Awards

1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
1992Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1993American Television Award-Best Actor in a Situation Comedy: nominated
1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1993Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1996ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2001TV Guide Award-Actor of the Year in a New Series: nominated
2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
2004Prism Award-Performance in a Drama Series Episode: nominated
2005MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2005VES Award-Outstanding Performance by an Animated Character in an Animated Motion Picture: winner
2006Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: winner
2012Prism Award-Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline: winner
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated