Sean Nelson

Birth Name:

Sean Nelson

Birth Place:

Bronx, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

In 2000, he was nominted for a Black Reel Award for his work on "The Wood․"
Won Special Jury Recognition at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival for his performance in "Fresh․"
Won the Festival Prize at the 2011 Pocono Mountains Film Festival
Received the 1995 Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance
Graduated from Temple University with degrees in Film and African-American Studies
Started acting at the age of ten when he was cast in the off-Broadway play "Hey Little Walter․"
Often works in various commericals, including some with singer Maria Carey and comic Conan O'Brian

1994Special Jury PrizeWinner
1995Independent Spirit Award - Best Debut Performance:Winner
1995Young Artist Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2000Black Reel - Theatrical - Best Actor:Nominated
2000OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
2001Black Reel - Network/Cable - Best Actor:Nominated
2001Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated
2006Black Reel - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated

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