Judd Nelson is an American actor who made name for himself playing popular film roles such as John Bender in The Breakfast Club, Alec Newbary inSt. Elmo's Fire, Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime in The Transformers: The Movie and Transformers: Animated and Charles in Down and Dangerous. He is also known for portraying Joe Hunt on the two-part TV movie Billionaire Boys Club. From 1996 to 1999, he starred as Jack Richmond on the TV series Suddenly Susan.
He is the son of Merle and Leonard Nelson. He has two younger sisters named Eve and Julie. He was once engaged to actress Shannen Doherty.
His role in Billionaire Boys Club earned him a Golden Globe Award.
Catcher in the Rye had a profound impact on me-the idea that we all have lots of dreams that are slowly being chipped away as we grow up.Judd Nelson
I just couldn't go back to Suddenly Susan after David Strickland's suicide. I didn't see how we could make the show light and funny any more.Judd Nelson
I like every single actor or actress in the world, because we never know what the conditions are like when they are working. I give everyone the benefit of the doubt and root for them like a psychotic sports fan.Judd Nelson
I love the rehearsal process in the theatre, and the visceral sense of contact and communication with a live audience.Judd Nelson
My Brat Pack buddies and I didn't exactly handle celebrity very well. Success at an early age is far more difficult to handle than failure.Judd Nelson
Remember to be as smart as you are.Judd Nelson
With failure, you just try again.Judd Nelson
Judd Nelson is a famous American actor, who was born on November 28, 1959. As a person born on this date, Judd Nelson is listed in our database as the 8th most popular celebrity for the day (November 28) and the 26th most popular for the year (1959).
People born on November 28 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Judd Nelson is the 228th most popular Sagittarius.
Aside from information specific to Judd Nelson's birthday, Judd Nelson is the 1640th most famous American and ranks 5th in famous people born in Portland, Maine, U.S.
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