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By Graves Hopper

Updated 8 May 2023

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American actor

Craig T. Nelson is ...

Alive

Born	4 April 1944 in Spokane
Age	79 years, 2 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Birth name	Craig Theodore Nelson
Spouse	Doria Cook-Nelson
Child	Noah Nelson
Occupation	actor, film actor, television actor, karateka, manufacturer, director, voice actor, screenwriter and film producer
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Sport	karate
Educated at	University of Arizona, Central Washington University and Lewis and Clark High School

About Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson is a Hollywood veteran with a career spanning over five decades. Born on April 4, 1944, in Spokane, Washington, Nelson started his acting career in the 1970s with small roles in films like "The Return of Count Yorga" and "The Killing Ground." However, it was his portrayal of Hayden Fox in the hit TV series "Coach" that made him a household name in the 1990s.

Nelson's acting prowess has earned him numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in "Coach." He has also received critical acclaim for his performances in films like "Poltergeist," "All the Right Moves," and "The Incredibles."

Despite his success, Nelson has had his share of struggles. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, he revealed that he battled alcoholism for years before getting sober in the early 1990s. He also spoke about the challenges of balancing his career and family life, admitting that he regrets not spending more time with his children when they were growing up.

Nelson's dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with audiences have made him a beloved figure in Hollywood. He continues to act in films and TV shows, including the hit series "Parenthood" and the upcoming film "The Incredibles 2."

References:

- "Craig T. Nelson: The Rolling Stone Interview." Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2014, www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/craig-t-nelson-the-rolling-stone-interview-204693/.

- "Craig T. Nelson." IMDb, www.imdb.com/name/nm0625789/.

Films - which cast members have died?

Craig T. Nelson has been a part of these films.

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The Devil's Advocate

1997 film directed by Taylor Hackford

Poltergeist

1982 American supernatural horror film

The Proposal

2009 film by Anne Fletcher

Gold

2016 film by Stephen Gaghan

The Family Stone

2005 American comedy-drama film directed by Thomas Bezucha

Soul Surfer

2011 film by Sean McNamara

The Killing Fields

1984 film by Roland Joffé

Where the Buffalo Roam

1980 American semi-biographical comedy film

Get Hard

2015 film by Etan Cohen

Silkwood

1983 biographic drama on Karen Silkwood and the nuclear industry

Turner & Hooch

1989 film by Roger Spottiswoode

Wag the Dog

1997 film by Barry Levinson

The Osterman Weekend

1983 film by Sam Peckinpah

Blades of Glory

2007 American comedy film

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

1986 film by Brian Gibson

...And Justice for All

1979 courtroom drama film

Book Club: The Next Chapter

2023 film

The Company Men

2010 film by John Wells

Red Riding Hood

1988 film by Adam Brooks

Action Jackson

1988 film by Craig R. Baxley

Stir Crazy

1980 American comedy film

Private Benjamin

1980 film by Howard Zieff

The Skulls

2000 American psychological thriller film

Flesh Gordon

film

Troop Beverly Hills

1989 film by Jeff Kanew

The Return of Count Yorga

The Formula

1980 film by John G. Avildsen

All the Right Moves

1983 drama film

Ghosts of Mississippi

1996 film by Rob Reiner

Scream Blacula Scream

I'm Not Rappaport

1996 film by Herb Gardner

Me and Him

1988 film by Doris Dörrie

Probable Cause

1994 film by Paul Ziller

Television - which cast members have died?

Craig T. Nelson has been a part of these shows.

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Hawaii Five-0

2010 version of the American television series

Parenthood

2010 American TV series

Monk

American television series

My Name Is Earl

TV series

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

television series

Wonder Woman

television series

CSI: NY

television series

WKRP in Cincinnati

Grace and Frankie

American comedy-drama web television series

Coach

American television sitcom

Young Sheldon

is an upcoming American television sitcom on CBS created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro.

How the West Was Won

American western television series

The White Shadow

Creature

1998 television film directed by Stuart Gillard

Paper Dolls

The District

Television series

Call to Glory

American television series

Yes, Dear

American television sitcom