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Judd Nelson
Actor · Producer· Portland, Maine, USA
Judd Asher Nelson, born on November 28, 1959, is an American actor whose career has been defined by his versatile and often rebellious on-screen persona. From his breakout role as John Bender in "The Breakfast Club" to his more recent appearances in series like "Suddenly Susan," Nelson has carved out a niche for himself in both film and television. His performances in "St. Elmo's Fire," "Billionaire Boys Club," "New Jack City," and "Empire" demonstrate his ability to bring depth and charisma to a range of characters, cementing his status as a familiar and compelling presence in popular culture.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
The Breakfast Club
John Bender · 1985
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Sheriff · 2001
Girl in the Basement
Don · 2021
Airheads
Jimmie Wing · 1994
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
Concezio Yakavetta · 2009
New Jack City
Nick Peretti · 1991
The Transformers: The Movie
Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice) · 1986
St. Elmo's Fire
Alec Newbary · 1985
Filmography
75 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Final Run | Sam Sloane | Film |
| 2024 | The Engagement Plan | Dash Donnelly | Film |
| 2024 | BRATS | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Film |
| 2023 | Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields | Self | TV |
| 2021 | Girl in the Basement | Don | Film |
| 2017 | Transformers: Titans Return | Rodimus Prime (voice)/Hot Rod (voice) | Film |
| 2017 | From Straight A's to XXX | Don | Film |
| 2014 | Bigfoot Wars | Dr. Leonard Evans | Film |
| 2013 | Nurse 3-D | Dr. Robert Morris | Film |
| 2013 | Kristin's Christmas Past | Glenn | Film |
| 2013 | Down and Dangerous | Charles Ward | Film |
| 2012 | Just 45 Minutes from Broadway | Jimmy D'Angelo | Film |
| 2012 | Bad Kids Go to Hell | Headmaster Nash | Film |
| 2011 | Shadow People | Sheriff Donnelly | Film |
| 2011 | Mayor Cupcake | Donald Maroni | Film |
| 2011 | Cancel Christmas | Santa Claus / Kris Frost | Film |
| 2010 | Don't You Forget About Me | Self | Film |
| 2010 | Endure | Emory Lane | Film |
| 2010 | The Terror Experiment | Agent Wilson | Film |
| 2009 | Nevermore | Jonathan Usher | Film |
| 2009 | Little Hercules | Kevin | Film |
| 2009 | The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day | Concezio Yakavetta | Film |
| 2008 | Infected | Malcolm Burgess | Film |
| 2008 | The Caretaker | Ella's Dad | Film |
| 2008 | The Kidnapping | Glen | Film |
| 2008 | The Day the Earth Stopped | Charlie | Film |
| 2007 | Netherbeast Incorporated | Steven P.D. Landry | Film |
| 2007 | Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest | John Bender (uncredited) (voice) | Film |
| 2006 | National Lampoon's TV: The Movie | Fear Factor Host / Self | Film |
| 2006 | The Black Hole | Eric Bryce | Film |
| 2005 | The Lost Angel | Father Brian | Film |
| 2005 | Three Wise Guys | George | Film |
| 2005 | Lethal Eviction | Shep | Film |
| 2004 | The Freediver | Ziad | Film |
| 2003 | Cybermutt | Alex | Film |
| 2003 | White Rush | Brian Nathanson | Film |
| 2003 | White Rush | Associate Producer | Film |
| 2002 | Santa, Jr. | Darryl Bedford | Film |
| 2002 | Deceived | Jack Jones | Film |
| 2001 | Return to Cabin by the Lake | Stanley Caldwell | Film |
| 2001 | Dark Asylum | Quitz | Film |
| 2001 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | Sheriff | Film |
| 2001 | Lost Voyage | Aaron Roberts | Film |
| 2001 | Falcon Down | Harold Peters | Film |
| 2001 | Strange Frequency | Martin Potter (segment 'More Than a Feeling') | TV |
| 2000 | Cabin by the Lake | Stanley | Film |
| 2000 | The Spiral Staircase | Phillip Warren | Film |
| 2000 | The New Adventures of Spin and Marty: Suspect Behavior | Jack Hulka | Film |
| 1999 | Light It Up | Ken Knowles | Film |
| 1999 | Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story | Alan Freed | Film |
| 1997 | Steel | Nathaniel Burke | Film |
| 1994 | Airheads | Jimmie Wing | Film |
| 1994 | Blindfold: Acts of Obsession | Dr. Jennings | Film |
| 1994 | Caroline at Midnight | Phil Gallo | Film |
| 1994 | Hail Caesar | Prisoner One | Film |
| 1994 | Flinch | Harry Mirapolsky | Film |
| 1993 | Conflict of Interest | Gideon | Film |
| 1993 | Entangled | David Merkin | Film |
| 1992 | Primary Motive | Andrew Blumenthal | Film |
| 1991 | The Dark Backward | Marty Malt | Film |
| 1991 | New Jack City | Nick Peretti | Film |
| 1990 | Far Out Man | Himself | Film |
| 1989 | Relentless | Arthur 'Buck' Taylor | Film |
| 1989 | Never on Tuesday | Motorcycle cop (uncredited) | Film |
| 1987 | Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam | (voice) | Film |
| 1987 | From the Hip | Robin "Stormy" Weathers | Film |
| 1987 | Billionaire Boys Club | Joseph 'Joe' Hunt | Film |
| 1986 | Blue City | Billy Turner | Film |
| 1986 | The Transformers: The Movie | Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 1985 | Fandango | Phil Hicks | Film |
| 1985 | St. Elmo's Fire | Alec Newbary | Film |
| 1985 | The Breakfast Club | John Bender | Film |
| 1984 | Making the Grade | Eddie Keaton | Film |
| 1983 | Rock 'n' Roll Hotel | Johnny | Film |
| You Are Here | Zachary | Film |
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