
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.

Appaloosa
2008
Appaloosa

Broken
2007
Broken

Cold Ones
2007
Cold Ones

Mystic River
2003
Mystic River

The Pledge
2001
The Pledge

Phantoms
1998
Phantoms

If Looks Could Kill
1996
If Looks Could Kill

Dead Man Walking
1995
Dead Man Walking

Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'
1993
Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'

O Pioneers!
1992
O Pioneers!

The Indian Runner
1991
The Indian Runner

Flight of the Intruder
1991
Flight of the Intruder

The Abyss
1989
The Abyss