Craig T. Nelson
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