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.
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| 2008 | Kanun Benim as Mackie Shelton |
| 2007 | Kırgın as Neil |
| 2007 | Cold Ones as Mack |
| 2003 | Gizemli Nehir as Nick Savage |
| 2001 | Söz as Deputy #1 |
| 1998 | Hayeletler as Scientist Burke |
| 1995 | Ölüm Yolunda as Guard #4 |
| 1993 | Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss' as Self |
| 1992 | O Pioneers! as Lou |
| 1991 | The Indian Runner as Cellmate |
| 1991 | Flight of the Intruder as Little Augie |
| 1989 | Işığın Bittiği Yer as Ensign Monk |
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