Craig T. Nelson

April 4, 1944 (age 82) Spokane, Washington, USA

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.

His titles like The Incredibles, Incredibles 2, and The Proposal - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Watched: 0/58

Weighted avg: 6.81 /10

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The Incredibles

2004October 2004 by Brad Bird

Lead role as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)

Lead role as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)

7.39 Excellent--
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2

Incredibles 2

2018June 2018 by Brad Bird

Lead role as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)

Lead role as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)

7.09 Good++
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3

The Proposal

2009June 2009 by Anne Fletcher

Supporting as Joe Paxton

Supporting as Joe Paxton

6.78 Good
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4

The Devil's Advocate

1997October 1997 by Taylor Hackford

Supporting as Alexander Cullen

Supporting as Alexander Cullen

7.11 Good++
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5

Poltergeist

1982June 1982 by Tobe Hooper

Starring as Steve Freeling

Starring as Steve Freeling

6.75 Good
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6

Get Hard

2015March 2015 by Etan Cohen

Supporting as Martin

Supporting as Martin

5.53 Okay
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7

Turner & Hooch

1989July 1989 by Roger Spottiswoode

Starring as Howard Hyde

Starring as Howard Hyde

5.85 Okay+
8

8

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

1986May 1986 by Brian Gibson

Lead role as Steve Freeling

Lead role as Steve Freeling

5.53 Okay
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9

Blades of Glory

2007March 2007 by Will Speck

Supporting as Coach

Supporting as Coach

5.64 Okay
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10

Gold

2016February 2016 by Stephen Gaghan

Minor role as Kenny Wells

Minor role as Kenny Wells

6.18 Good--
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11

The Family Stone

2005December 2005 by Thomas Bezucha

Supporting as Kelly Stone

Supporting as Kelly Stone

5.83 Okay+
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12

Soul Surfer

2011April 2011 by Sean McNamara

Minor role as Dr. David Rovinsky

Minor role as Dr. David Rovinsky

6.59 Good
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13

The Killing Fields

1984November 1984 by Roland Joffé

Supporting as Military Attaché

Supporting as Military Attaché

7.05 Good++
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14

Book Club

2018May 2018 by Bill Holderman

Supporting as Bruce

Supporting as Bruce

5.76 Okay+
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15

The Company Men

2010October 2010 by John Wells

Supporting as Salinger

Supporting as Salinger

6.08 Okay++
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16

...And Justice for All

1979October 1979 by Norman Jewison

Supporting as Frank Bowers

Supporting as Frank Bowers

6.65 Good
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17

The Skulls

2000March 2000 by Rob Cohen

Supporting as Litten Mandrake

Supporting as Litten Mandrake

5.34 Okay-
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18

All the Right Moves

1983October 1983 by Michael Chapman

Starring as Nickerson

Starring as Nickerson

5.35 Okay-
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19

Action Jackson

1988February 1988 by Craig R. Baxley

Starring as Peter Dellaplane

Starring as Peter Dellaplane

5.12 Okay--
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20

Stir Crazy

1980December 1980 by Sidney Poitier

Supporting as Deputy Ward Wilson

Supporting as Deputy Ward Wilson

6.06 Okay++
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21

Auntie Edna

2018October 2018 by Ted Mathot

Starring as Bob Parr (voice)

Starring as Bob Parr (voice)

6.69 Good
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22

Silkwood

1983December 1983 by Mike Nichols

Supporting as Winston

Supporting as Winston

6.47 Good-
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23

Troop Beverly Hills

1989March 1989 by Jeff Kanew

Starring as Freddy Nefler

Starring as Freddy Nefler

5.39 Okay-
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24

The Osterman Weekend

1983October 1983 by Sam Peckinpah

Starring as Bernard Osterman

Starring as Bernard Osterman

5.26 Okay-
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25

Book Club: The Next Chapter

2023May 2023 by Bill Holderman

Supporting as Bruce

Supporting as Bruce

5.85 Okay+
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26

Ghosts of Mississippi

1996December 1996 by Rob Reiner

Supporting as Ed Peters

Supporting as Ed Peters

6.12 Good--
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27

Where the Buffalo Roam

1980April 1980 by Art Linson

Supporting as Cop on Stand

Supporting as Cop on Stand

5.56 Okay
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28

Creature

1998 by Peter Benchley

Lead role as Dr. Simon Chase

Lead role as Dr. Simon Chase

4.54 Mediocre
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29

Mr. Incredible and Pals

2005March 2005 by Roger Gould

Lead role as Mr. Incredible (commentary voice)

Lead role as Mr. Incredible (commentary voice)

5.65 Okay
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30

Coach

1989–1997 by Barry Kemp

Lead role as Coach Hayden Fox

Lead role as Coach Hayden Fox

5.78 Okay+
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31

Parenthood

2010–2015 by Jason Katims

Minor role as Zeek Braverman

Minor role as Zeek Braverman

6.49 Good-
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32

Green and Gold

2025January 2025 by Anders Lindwall

Lead role as Buck

Lead role as Buck

6.15 Good--
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33

The District

2000–2004 by Terry George

Lead role as Jack Mannion

Lead role as Jack Mannion

5.96 Okay++
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34

I'm Not Rappaport

1996December 1996 by Herb Gardner

Supporting as The Cowboy

Supporting as The Cowboy

5.68 Okay+
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35

The Return of Count Yorga

1971August 1971 by Bob Kelljan

Minor role as Sgt. O'Connor

Minor role as Sgt. O'Connor

5.46 Okay
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36

Dirty Pictures

2000May 2000 by Frank Pierson

Starring as Sheriff Simon Leis

Starring as Sheriff Simon Leis

5.91 Okay++
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37

Red Riding Hood

1987July 1987 by Adam Brooks

Starring as Godfrey

Starring as Godfrey

5.79 Okay+
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38

The Josephine Baker Story

1991March 1991 by Brian Gibson

Supporting as Walter Winchell

Supporting as Walter Winchell

5.85 Okay+
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39

The Fire Next Time

1993 by James S. Henerson

Lead role as Drew Morgan

Lead role as Drew Morgan

Needs more reviews
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40

Man, Woman and Child

1983April 1983 by Dick Richards

Starring as Bernie Ackerman

Starring as Bernie Ackerman

5.86 Okay+
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41

Alex: The Life of a Child

1986April 1986 by Robert Markowitz

Lead role as Frank Deford

Lead role as Frank Deford

Needs more reviews
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42

Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story

1989April 1989 by Brian Gibson

Starring as Major Bill Harcourt

Starring as Major Bill Harcourt

Needs more reviews
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43

Probable Cause

1994November 1994 by Paul Ziller

Supporting as Lieutenant Louis Whitmire

Supporting as Lieutenant Louis Whitmire

Needs more reviews
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44

Me and Him

1988September 1988 by Doris Dörrie

Minor role as Peter Aramis

Minor role as Peter Aramis

5.36 Okay-
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45

Call to Glory

1984–1987 by Ronald M. Cohen

Lead role as Col. Raynor Sarnac

Lead role as Col. Raynor Sarnac

Needs more reviews
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46

Incredicoaster | Disneyland Resort

2025July 2025

Lead role as Mr. Incredible (voice)

Lead role as Mr. Incredible (voice)

Needs more reviews
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47

To Serve and Protect

1999February 1999 by Jean de Segonzac

Lead role as Tom Carr

Lead role as Tom Carr

Needs more reviews
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48

Rachel River

1989February 1989 by Sandy Smolan

Supporting as Marlyn Huutula

Supporting as Marlyn Huutula

Needs more reviews
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49

The Lies Boys Tell

1994December 1994 by Tom McLoughlin

Starring as Larry

Starring as Larry

Needs more reviews
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50

The Promise of Love

1980November 1980 by Don Taylor

Supporting as Major Landau

Supporting as Major Landau

Needs more reviews
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51

The Switch

1993January 1993 by Bobby Roth

Starring as Russ Fine

Starring as Russ Fine

Needs more reviews
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52

Drug Wars: The Camarena Story

1990 by Brian Gibson

Minor role as Harley Steinmetz

Minor role as Harley Steinmetz

5.91 Okay++
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53

The Making of Poltergeist

1982October 1982 by Frank Marshall

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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54

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker

1979September 1979 by Ted Post

Minor role as Claims Adjuster

Minor role as Claims Adjuster

Needs more reviews
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55

Paper Dolls

1982May 1982 by Edward Zwick

Minor role as Michael Caswell

Minor role as Michael Caswell

Needs more reviews
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56

Chicago Story

1982

Supporting as Kenneth A. Dutton

Supporting as Kenneth A. Dutton

Needs more reviews
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57

Murder in Texas

1981 by Ann Kurth

Supporting as Jack Ramsey

Supporting as Jack Ramsey

Needs more reviews
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58

Incredibles 3

2028June 2028 by Peter Sohn

Lead role as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)

Lead role as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)

Needs more reviews