Craig T. Nelson movies and series

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: October 3, 2026

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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)

7.38 Excellent-- 19.4k ratings
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Incredibles 2

2018June 2018 by Brad Bird

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

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

7.07 Good++ 14.0k ratings
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The Proposal

2009June 2009 by Anne Fletcher

Supporting as Joe Paxton

Supporting as Joe Paxton

6.76 Good 7,801 ratings
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The Devil's Advocate

1997October 1997 by Taylor Hackford

Supporting as Alexander Cullen

Supporting as Alexander Cullen

7.11 Good++ 7,071 ratings
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Poltergeist

1982June 1982 by Tobe Hooper

Starring as Steve Freeling

Starring as Steve Freeling

6.72 Good 3,475 ratings
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Get Hard

2015March 2015 by Etan Cohen

Supporting as Martin

Supporting as Martin

5.54 Okay 2,979 ratings
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Turner & Hooch

1989July 1989 by Roger Spottiswoode

Starring as Howard Hyde

Starring as Howard Hyde

5.88 Okay+ 1,480 ratings
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side

1986May 1986 by Brian Gibson

Lead role as Steve Freeling

Lead role as Steve Freeling

5.63 Okay 794 ratings
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Blades of Glory

2007March 2007 by Will Speck

Supporting as Coach

Supporting as Coach

5.68 Okay+ 1,970 ratings
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Gold

2016February 2016 by Stephen Gaghan

Minor role as Kenny Wells

Minor role as Kenny Wells

6.14 Good-- 1,802 ratings
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The Family Stone

2005December 2005 by Thomas Bezucha

Supporting as Kelly Stone

Supporting as Kelly Stone

5.87 Okay+ 1,172 ratings
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The Killing Fields

1984November 1984 by Roland Joffé

Supporting as Military Attaché

Supporting as Military Attaché

6.90 Good+ 865 ratings
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Soul Surfer

2011April 2011 by Sean McNamara

Minor role as Dr. David Rovinsky

Minor role as Dr. David Rovinsky

6.50 Good- 1,280 ratings
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Book Club

2018May 2018 by Bill Holderman

Supporting as Bruce

Supporting as Bruce

5.80 Okay+ 847 ratings
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The Company Men

2010October 2010 by John Wells

Supporting as Salinger

Supporting as Salinger

6.05 Okay++ 825 ratings
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...And Justice for All

1979October 1979 by Norman Jewison

Supporting as Frank Bowers

Supporting as Frank Bowers

6.52 Good- 621 ratings
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The Skulls

2000March 2000 by Rob Cohen

Supporting as Litten Mandrake

Supporting as Litten Mandrake

5.51 Okay 616 ratings
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All the Right Moves

1983October 1983 by Michael Chapman

Starring as Nickerson

Starring as Nickerson

5.64 Okay 304 ratings
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Action Jackson

1988February 1988 by Craig R. Baxley

Starring as Peter Dellaplane

Starring as Peter Dellaplane

5.48 Okay 296 ratings
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Auntie Edna

2018October 2018 by Ted Mathot

Starring as Bob Parr (voice)

Starring as Bob Parr (voice)

6.46 Good- 286 ratings
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Stir Crazy

1980December 1980 by Sidney Poitier

Supporting as Deputy Ward Wilson

Supporting as Deputy Ward Wilson

6.07 Okay++ 495 ratings
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Silkwood

1983December 1983 by Mike Nichols

Supporting as Winston

Supporting as Winston

6.31 Good-- 365 ratings
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Troop Beverly Hills

1989March 1989 by Jeff Kanew

Starring as Freddy Nefler

Starring as Freddy Nefler

5.69 Okay+ 187 ratings
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The Osterman Weekend

1983October 1983 by Sam Peckinpah

Starring as Bernard Osterman

Starring as Bernard Osterman

5.62 Okay 206 ratings
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Book Club: The Next Chapter

2023May 2023 by Bill Holderman

Supporting as Bruce

Supporting as Bruce

5.95 Okay++ 228 ratings
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Ghosts of Mississippi

1996December 1996 by Rob Reiner

Supporting as Ed Peters

Supporting as Ed Peters

6.11 Okay++ 170 ratings
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Where the Buffalo Roam

1980April 1980 by Art Linson

Supporting as Cop on Stand

Supporting as Cop on Stand

5.79 Okay+ 191 ratings
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Creature

1998 by Peter Benchley

Lead role as Dr. Simon Chase

Lead role as Dr. Simon Chase

5.55 Okay <100 ratings
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Mr. Incredible and Pals

2005March 2005 by Roger Gould

Lead role as Mr. Incredible (commentary voice)

Lead role as Mr. Incredible (commentary voice)

5.92 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Coach

1989–1997 by Barry Kemp

Lead role as Hayden Fox

Lead role as Hayden Fox

6.03 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Parenthood

2010–2015 by Jason Katims

Minor role as Zeek Braverman

Minor role as Zeek Braverman

6.41 Good- 189 ratings
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Green and Gold

2025January 2025 by Anders Lindwall

Lead role as Buck

Lead role as Buck

6.10 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The District

2000–2004 by Terry George

Lead role as Jack Mannion

Lead role as Jack Mannion

6.07 Okay++ <100 ratings
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I'm Not Rappaport

1996December 1996 by Herb Gardner

Supporting as The Cowboy

Supporting as The Cowboy

5.96 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Return of Count Yorga

1971August 1971 by Bob Kelljan

Minor role as Sgt. O'Connor

Minor role as Sgt. O'Connor

5.87 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Dirty Pictures

2000May 2000 by Frank Pierson

Starring as Sheriff Simon Leis

Starring as Sheriff Simon Leis

6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Red Riding Hood

1987July 1987 by Adam Brooks

Starring as Godfrey

Starring as Godfrey

6.01 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Josephine Baker Story

1991March 1991 by Brian Gibson

Supporting as Walter Winchell

Supporting as Walter Winchell

6.03 Okay++ <100 ratings
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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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Man, Woman and Child

1983April 1983 by Dick Richards

Starring as Bernie Ackerman

Starring as Bernie Ackerman

6.03 Okay++ <100 ratings
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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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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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Me and Him

1988September 1988 by Doris Dörrie

Minor role as Peter Aramis

Minor role as Peter Aramis

5.90 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Probable Cause

1994November 1994 by Paul Ziller

Supporting as Lieutenant Louis Whitmire

Supporting as Lieutenant Louis Whitmire

Needs more reviews
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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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Incredicoaster | Disneyland Resort

2025July 2025

Lead role as Mr. Incredible (voice)

Lead role as Mr. Incredible (voice)

Needs more reviews
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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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Rachel River

1989February 1989 by Sandy Smolan

Supporting as Marlyn Huutula

Supporting as Marlyn Huutula

Needs more reviews
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The Lies Boys Tell

1994December 1994 by Tom McLoughlin

Starring as Larry

Starring as Larry

Needs more reviews
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The Promise of Love

1980November 1980 by Don Taylor

Supporting as Major Landau

Supporting as Major Landau

Needs more reviews
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The Switch

1993January 1993 by Bobby Roth

Starring as Russ Fine

Starring as Russ Fine

Needs more reviews
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Drug Wars: The Camarena Story

1990 by Brian Gibson

Minor role as Harley Steinmetz

Minor role as Harley Steinmetz

6.05 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Making of Poltergeist

1982October 1982 by Frank Marshall

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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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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Paper Dolls

1982May 1982 by Edward Zwick

Minor role as Michael Caswell

Minor role as Michael Caswell

Needs more reviews
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Chicago Story

1982

Supporting as Kenneth A. Dutton

Supporting as Kenneth A. Dutton

Needs more reviews
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Murder in Texas

1981 by Ann Kurth

Supporting as Jack Ramsey

Supporting as Jack Ramsey

Needs more reviews
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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