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Judd NelsonAmerican film actor
Date of Birth: 28.11.1959
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Judd Nelson
Early Life and EducationJudd Asher Nelson was born on November 28, 1959, in Portland, Maine. His mother, Merle Nelson (Royt), was a mediator and former member of the state's legislative system, while his father, Leonard Nelson, was a corporate lawyer and the first Jewish president of the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Nelson has two sisters, Eva and Julie. He attended school in Concord, New Hampshire, and later pursued higher education at Haverford College in Pennsylvania. However, he dropped out during his second year to pursue his acting career.
Acting Career
After leaving college, Nelson moved to Manhattan, where he studied acting under the guidance of Stella Adler. He gained prominence in the 1980s as part of the "brat pack," a group of young talented actors. Nelson played memorable roles in films like "St. Elmo's Fire" and "The Breakfast Club," where he portrayed the rebellious John Bender. He also provided the voices for Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime in the animated film "Transformers: The Movie." Nelson's career faced a decline after his initial success, with several of his films failing to perform well at the box office.
Career Revival and Recent Work
In the 1990s, Nelson starred in the film "Flinch" alongside Gina Gershon, marking a return to success. He also appeared in popular TV series like "New Jack City" and "Light It Up." Nelson's breakthrough came in 1996, when he landed the lead role in the NBC comedy series "Suddenly Susan," which garnered tremendous success during its four-season run. In 2001, he made a cameo appearance in the film "Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back," as director Kevin Smith was a longtime fan of Nelson.
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Nelson continued to work in television, with roles in shows such as "Las Vegas" and "Moonlighting." He also remained active in theater productions. In recent years, Nelson has appeared in TV shows like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Eleventh Hour." He also portrayed a fictional TV show host in the film "National Lampoon's TV: The Movie." In 2008, it was announced that Nelson would star in "The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day." Additionally, Nelson reprised his role as Rodimus Prime in the animated series "Transformers: Animated."
Personal Life
In addition to his acting career, Nelson has been involved in philanthropy, supporting causes such as cancer research and education. He has also been open about his struggles with substance abuse and has spoken out about the importance of mental health awareness.
