Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Appaloosa
Character: Mackie Shelton
MOVIE • 2008

Broken
Character: Neil
MOVIE • 2007

Cold Ones
Character: Mack
MOVIE • 2007

Criminal Minds
Character: Tommy
TV • 2005

CSI: NY
Character: James Moore
TV • 2004

Mystic River
Character: Nick Savage
MOVIE • 2003
Dr. Benny
Character: Micheal
MOVIE • 2003

Without a Trace
Character: Ken Brown
TV • 2002

Crossing Jordan
Character: Frank Dawber
TV • 2001

Six Feet Under
Character: Match-Lighting Guy
TV • 2001

The Pledge
Character: Deputy #1
MOVIE • 2001

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Character: Reed Collins
TV • 2000

Phantoms
Character: Scientist Burke
MOVIE • 1998

7th Heaven
Character: Alan
TV • 1996

If Looks Could Kill
Character: Trooper
MOVIE • 1996

Dead Man Walking
Character: Guard #4
MOVIE • 1995

JAG
Character: Navy Appellate Court Judge #1
TV • 1995

ER
Character:
TV • 1994

Diagnosis: Murder
Character: Brad
TV • 1993

The X-Files
Character: Mr. Van De Kamp / Husband
TV • 1993