Craig T. Nelson Net Worth is $20 Million Craig T. Nelson Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Craig Theodore Nelson is an American actor. He is best known for his Emmy-winning role as Hayden Fox on the TV series Coach, Deputy Ward Wilson in the 1980 film Stir Crazy, Steven Freeling in the 1982 film Poltergeist, the Warden in My Name is Earl, and Mr. Incredible in the...
Full Name Craig T. Nelson Net Worth $20 Million Date Of Birth April 4, 1944 Place Of Birth Spokane, Washington, United States Height 6 ft 3 in (1.92 m) Profession Actor, Television Director, Television producer, Voice Actor, Screenwriter Education Yakima Valley Community College, Central Washington University Nationality United States of America Spouse Doria Cook-Nelson (m. 1987), Robin Nelson (m. ?–1978) Children Noah Nelson, Tiffany Nelson, Christopher Nelson Parents Vera Margaret Nelson, Armand Gilbert Nelson Siblings Dayle Cole Nicknames Craig Theodore Nelson , Craig Nelson , Coach , Fish , Craig Richard Nelson Awards Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Prism Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series Nominations Critics' Choice Television Award, Satellite Award for Best Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team Movies "Coach" (1989-1997), "The Incredibles" (2004), "Parenthood" (2010-2015), "Poltergeist" (1982), “Stir Crazy”, “Th “…And Justice for All”, “The Osterman Weekend”, “Silkwood” TV Shows “Disney Infinity”, “Kineckt Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure”, “CSI: NY” Star Sign Aries
# Quote 1 [on Government Aid] I've been on food stamps and welfare, did anyone help me out? No.
# Fact 1 Began his career as a comedian before starting his acting career in 1971. 2 His paternal grandfather was of Norwegian descent, and his maternal grandfather was of German ancestry. His other roots are English, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), and more distant Dutch. 3 Did some Shedd's Spread Country Crock margarine commercials, when not filming Coach (1989), for screen work. [April 1991] 4 Formed a comedy team with Barry Levinson and Rudy De Luca early in his career. 5 Was an early member of The Groundlings improv comedy troupe. 6 Was offered the role of "Jay Pritchett" for the pilot of Modern Family (2009), but turned it down. 7 Father of Noah Nelson . 8 Is a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do. 9 Ex-father-in-law of Ashley Jones , who plays "Bridget Forrester" on The Bold and the Beautiful (1987). 10 Attended Central Washington University. 11 Attended University of Arizona. 12 Loves race car driving. 13 Wanted to be a Hydroplane racer before he became an actor. His dad doubted this and said it would be an impossible feat, like becoming an actor. 14 This strapping American Everyman endeared himself to movie audiences as the besieged patriarch in Poltergeist (1982), his first substantial film role. A former radio performer and stand-up comic whose pals included writer-director Barry Levinson . 15 He had to add the "T" as a middle initial to avoid confusion with the actor, Craig Richard Nelson , who had registered his name first with the Screen Actors Guild.
Actor Title Year Status Character Disney Infinity 3.0 2015 Video Game Mr. Incredible (voice) Grace and Frankie 2015 TV Series Guy Get Hard 2015 Martin Parenthood 2010-2015 TV Series Zeek Braverman Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Video Game Mr. Incredible (voice) Disney Infinity 2013 Video Game Mr. Incredible (voice) Hawaii Five-0 2013 TV Series Tyler Cain Kinect Fun Labs: Kinect Rush - A Disney Pixar Adventures: Snapshot 2012 Video Game Bob Parr - Mr. Incredible (English version, voice) Soul Surfer 2011 Dr. Rovinsky The Company Men 2010 Salinger Monk 2009 TV Series Judge Ethan Rickover The Proposal 2009/I Joe Paxton CSI: NY 2009 TV Series Robert Dunbrook My Name Is Earl 2007 TV Series Warden Jerry Hazelwood Blades of Glory 2007 Coach The Family Stone 2005 Kelly Stone Mr. Incredible and Pals 2005 Video short 'Real' Mr. Incredible (voice) The Incredibles 2004 Video Game Mr. Incredible The Incredibles 2004 Bob Parr
Mr. Incredible (voice) The District 2000-2004 TV Series Chief Jack Mannion The Agency 2002 TV Series Chief Jack Mannion All Over Again 2001 Cole Twain Dirty Pictures 2000 TV Movie Sheriff Simon Leis The Skulls 2000 Litten Mandrake The Huntress 2000 TV Series Ralph Thorson To Serve and Protect 1999 TV Mini-Series Tom Carr Creature 1998 TV Mini-Series Dr. Simon Chase Wag the Dog 1997 Senator John Neal (uncredited) Newton's Apple 1997 TV Series The Devil's Advocate 1997 Alexander Cullen Coach 1989-1997 TV Series Coach Hayden Fox / Hayden Fox I'm Not Rappaport 1996 The Cowboy Ghosts of Mississippi 1996 Ed Peters If These Walls Could Talk 1996 TV Movie Jim Harris (segment "1996") Take Me Home Again 1994 TV Movie Larry Probable Cause 1994 TV Movie Lieutenant Louis Whitmire Ride with the Wind 1994 TV Movie Frank Shelby The Switch 1993 TV Movie Russ Fine The Fire Next Time 1993 TV Mini-Series Drew Morgan The Josephine Baker Story 1991 TV Movie Walter Winchell Extreme Close-Up 1990 TV Movie Philip Drug Wars: The Camarena Story 1990 TV Mini-Series Harley Steinmetz Turner & Hooch 1989 Chief Hyde Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story 1989 TV Movie Major Bill Harcourt Troop Beverly Hills 1989 Freddy Nefler Me and Him 1988 Peter Aramis Action Jackson 1988 Peter Dellaplane Red Riding Hood 1988 Godfrey / Percival Rachel River 1987 Marlyn Huutula The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story 1986 TV Movie Senator Edward Kennedy Poltergeist II: The Other Side 1986 Steve Freeling Alex: The Life of a Child 1986 TV Movie Frank Deford Call to Glory 1984-1985 TV Series Colonel Raynor Sarnac The Killing Fields 1984 Military Attaché Silkwood 1983 Winston All the Right Moves 1983 Nickerson The Osterman Weekend 1983 Bernard Osterman Man, Woman and Child 1983 Bernie Ackerman Private Benjamin 1981-1982 TV Series Col. Hogan / Capt. Braddock Chicago Story 1982 TV Series Kenneth A. Dutton Poltergeist 1982 Steve Freeling Paper Dolls 1982 TV Movie Michael Caswell The Toast of Manhattan 1982 TV Movie Murder in Texas 1981 TV Movie Jack Ramsey Chicago Story 1981 TV Movie Kenneth A. Dutton WKRP in Cincinnati 1981 TV Series Charlie Bathgate Inmates: A Love Story 1981 TV Movie Daniels The White Shadow 1980 TV Series Father Phil The Formula 1980 Geologist #2 Stir Crazy 1980 Deputy Ward Wilson The Promise of Love 1980 TV Movie Major Landau Private Benjamin 1980 Capt. William Woodbridge Rage! 1980 TV Movie Ray Where the Buffalo Roam 1980 Cop on Stand Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker 1979 TV Movie ...and justice for all. 1979 Frank Bowers How the West Was Won 1979 TV Series Tugger Wonder Woman 1978 TV Series Sam Charlie's Angels 1978 TV Series Stone Flesh Gordon 1974 The Monster (voice, uncredited) Scream Blacula Scream 1973 Sarge (as Craig Nelson) Bachelor-at-Law 1973 TV Movie Mr. Pierce Mary Tyler Moore 1973 TV Series Charlie The Return of Count Yorga 1971 Sgt. O'Connor (as Craig Nelson)
Producer Title Year Status Character The District TV Series consulting producer - 67 episodes, 2000 - 2003 co-executive producer - 15 episodes, 2003 - 2004 Ride with the Wind 1994 TV Movie executive producer
Director Title Year Status Character The District 2002-2003 TV Series 2 episodes Coach 1992-1997 TV Series 25 episodes Call to Glory 1985 TV Series 1 episode
Writer Title Year Status Character The District 2004 TV Series story by - 1 episode Coach 1997 TV Series written by - 1 episode Ride with the Wind 1994 TV Movie teleplay The Tim Conway Comedy Hour TV Series 1 episode, 1970 written by - 1 episode, 1970 The Tim Conway Show 1970 TV Series
Soundtrack Title Year Status Character Parenthood 2011 TV Series performer - 1 episode Red Riding Hood 1988 performer: "You Won't Be Here in the Morning" Reprise, "Man Without a Heart"
Self Title Year Status Character Infanity 2010 TV Series documentary Himself Hannity 2009 TV Series Himself The O'Reilly Factor 2008 TV Series Himself (segment "American TV Icon") HBO First Look 2007 TV Series documentary Himself 4th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards 2006 TV Special The Family Stone: Behind the Scenes 2006 Video documentary short Himself On the Set: The Incredibles 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' 2004 Video documentary Himself CBS Cares 2001-2004 TV Series Himself E! True Hollywood Story 2002 TV Series documentary Himself The 28th Annual People's Choice Awards 2002 TV Special Himself Yes, Dear 2001 TV Series Himself The Directors 1999 TV Series documentary Himself The Fifty 1998 TV Mini-Series documentary Narrator (voice) The 52nd Annual Tony Awards 1998 TV Special Himself - Presenter The Rosie O'Donnell Show 1998 TV Series Himself - Guest Late Night with Conan O'Brien 1998 TV Series Himself - Guest AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Steven Spielberg 1996 TV Special documentary Himself Late Show with David Letterman 1994 TV Series Himself The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards 1994 TV Special Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy / Musical The Ultimate Driving Challenge 1993 TV Movie documentary Host The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1993 TV Special Himself - Presenter Bob Hope: The First 90 Years 1993 TV Movie documentary Himself The 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1993 TV Special Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy / Musical The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1992 TV Special Himself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1990-1992 TV Series Himself / Himself - Guest The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1992 TV Special Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy / Musical The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards 1992 TV Special Himself - Presenter: Favourite Television Series Among Young People The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1991 TV Special Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1990 TV Special Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series The Grand Opening of Universal Studios New Theme Park Attraction Gala 1990 TV Movie Himself Donahue 1990 TV Series Himself - Guest The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1990 TV Special Himself - Presenter The Arsenio Hall Show 1989 TV Series Himself - Guest Heroes: Made in the USA 1987 TV Series Himself - Host (1987) The Making of 'Poltergeist' 1982 TV Short documentary Himself - Interviewee Greatest Animated Movies 2016 TV Movie documentary Himself 2015 TV Land Awards 2015 TV Special Himself Home & Family 2013 TV Series Himself - Guest Feherty 2012 TV Series Himself 16th Annual Prism Awards 2012 TV Special Himself A Cure to War 2011 Documentary short Narrator The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1993-2010 TV Series Himself - Guest
Won Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 2012 Prism Award Prism Awards Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline Parenthood (2010) 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award Ojai Film Festival 2006 Movies for Grownups Award AARP Movies for Grownups Awards Best Grownup Love Story The Family Stone (2005) 2005 VES Award Visual Effects Society Awards Outstanding Performance by an Animated Character in an Animated Motion Picture The Incredibles (2004) 1992 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Coach (1989)
Nominated Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 2015 Critics' Choice TV Award Critics Choice Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Parenthood (2010) 2005 MTV Movie Award MTV Movie Awards Best On-Screen Team The Incredibles (2004) 2005 Satellite Award Satellite Awards Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical The Family Stone (2005) 2004 Prism Award Prism Awards Performance in a Drama Series Episode The District (2000) 2002 Golden Satellite Award Satellite Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Drama The District (2000) 2001 TV Guide Award TV Guide Awards Actor of the Year in a New Series The District (2000) 1996 ACCA Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cast Ensemble Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) 1995 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical Coach (1989) 1994 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical Coach (1989) 1993 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical Coach (1989) 1993 American Television Award American Television Awards Best Actor in a Situation Comedy Coach (1989) 1993 Q Award Viewers for Quality Television Awards Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Coach (1989) 1992 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical Coach (1989) 1992 Q Award Viewers for Quality Television Awards Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Coach (1989) 1991 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Coach (1989) 1990 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Coach (1989)
Known for movies The Incredibles (2004) as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible
Coach (1989-1997) as Coach Hayden Fox / Hayden Fox
Poltergeist (1982) as Steve Freeling
The District (2000-2004) as Chief Jack Mannion