CRAIG T. NELSON
Craig T. Nelson
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 4, 1944
Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington, USA
Biography
Craig Theodore Nelson (born April 4, 1944) is an American actor known for his Emmy-winning role as Hayden Fox on the ABC sitcom Coach. He's also known for his roles in Poltergeist, Stir Crazy, and The Incredibles. Before becoming an actor in 1971, Nelson was a gag writer and comic based in Los Angeles. He studied at Central Washington University and the University of Arizona.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
She Was HereSelf
Mr. Incredible (voice)
2025·
Green and GoldBuck
Bob Parr (voice)
Dale Ballard
Bruce
2021·
Pixar PopcornBob Parr (voice)
Self
2018·
Incredibles 2Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
2018·
Auntie EdnaBob Parr (voice)
2018·
Book ClubBruce
2017·
Young SheldonDale Ballard
2016·
GoldKenny Wells
2015·
Grace and FrankieGuy
2015·
Get HardMartin
2011·
Soul SurferDr. David Rovinsky
2010·
Hawaii Five-0Tyler Cain
2010·
ParenthoodZeek Braverman
2010·
The Company MenSalinger
2009·
The ProposalJoe Paxton
2007·
The Pixar StoryBob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice) (archive footage)
2007·
All Over AgainCole
2007·
Blades of GloryCoach
2005·
My Name Is EarlWarden Jerry Hazelwood
Mr. Incredible (commentary voice)
2005·
The Family StoneKelly Stone
2004·
CSI: NYRobert Dunbrook
2004·
The IncrediblesBob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
2002·
MonkEthan Rickover
2001·
The AgencyChief Jack Mannion
2000·
The DistrictJack Mannion
2000·
The HuntressRalph Thorson
2000·
Dirty PicturesSheriff Simon Leis
2000·
The SkullsLitten Mandrake
Coach Cod (voice)
1999·
To Serve and ProtectTom Carr, Tom Carr
1998·
CreatureDr. Simon Chase
1997·
Wag the DogSenator John Neal (uncredited)
1997·
The Devil's AdvocateAlexander Cullen
1996·
I'm Not RappaportThe Cowboy
Jim Harris
Ed Peters
1994·
Ride with the WindFrank Shelby
1994·
Probable CauseLieutenant Louis Whitmire
1994·
The Lies Boys TellLarry
1993·
The Fire Next TimeDrew Morgan
1993·
The SwitchRuss Fine
Self
Walter Winchell
Harley Steinmetz
1990·
Extreme Close-UpPhilip Toll
1989·
CoachCoach Hayden Fox
Marine Officer
1989·
Rachel RiverMarlyn Huutula
Major Bill Harcourt
1989·
Turner & HoochHoward Hyde
1989·
Troop Beverly HillsFreddy Nefler
1988·
Me and HimPeter Aramis
1988·
Action JacksonPeter Dellaplane
1987·
Red Riding HoodGodfrey
Frank Deford
Senator Edward Kennedy
Steve Freeling
1984·
Call to GloryCol. Raynor Sarnac, Colonel Raynor Sarnac
1984·
The Killing FieldsMilitary Attaché
1983·
Man, Woman and ChildBernie Ackerman
1983·
All the Right MovesNickerson
1983·
SilkwoodWinston
1983·
The Osterman WeekendBernard Osterman
1982·
Chicago StoryKenneth A. Dutton
1982·
Paper DollsMichael Caswell
Self
1982·
PoltergeistSteve Freeling
1981·
Murder in TexasJack Ramsey
1981·
Private BenjaminCol. Hogan, Capt. Braddock
Daniels
1981·
Chicago StoryKenneth A. Dutton
1980·
Rage!Ray
Cop on Stand
1980·
The Promise of LoveMajor Landau
1980·
Private BenjaminCapt. William Wooldridge
1980·
Stir CrazyDeputy Ward Wilson
1980·
The FormulaGeologist #2
Claims Adjuster
Frank Bowers
1978·
WKRP in Cincinnati1976·
Charlie's AngelsStone
1975·
Wonder WomanSam
1974·
Flesh GordonThe Monster (voice) (uncredited)
Sarge
Sgt. O'Connor
Charlie (as Craig Nelson)
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
Production
2000·
The DistrictStory, Co-Executive Producer, Consulting Producer, Director
1994·
Ride with the WindTeleplay, Executive Producer
1989·
CoachDirector, Producer