A Boston native, Nelson was born to two graduates of Brown University. Nelson played hockey in high school and was an avid motorcycle rider. He studied acting in college and later went to a private acting school. Adam Nelson's career began in 1988 and he quickly garnered success as an actor, winning several awards.
Mystic River
As Nick Savage
The Abyss
As Ensign Monk
The Indian Runner
As Cellmate
O Pioneers!
As Lou
Broken
As Neil
Dead Man Walking
As Guard #4
Appaloosa
As Mackie Shelton
Phantoms
As Scientist Burke
Cold Ones
As Mack
Flight of the Intruder
As Little Augie
The Pledge
As Deputy #1
Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'
As Self
Dr. Benny
As Micheal
Six Feet Under
As Match-Lighting Guy
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
As Reed Collins
Crossing Jordan
As Frank Dawber
CSI: NY
As James Moore
Without a Trace
As Ken Brown
Mancuso, F.B.I.
The X-Files
As Mr. Van De Kamp / Husband
7th Heaven
As Alan
Diagnosis: Murder
As Brad
Hallmark Hall of Fame
As Lou
ER
Quantum Leap
As Preacher
JAG
As Navy Appellate Court Judge #1
Criminal Minds
As Tommy