Judd Nelson 68572u
Birthday: 28 November 1959, Portland, Maine, USA
Birth Name: Judd Asher Nelson
Height: 178 cm
Born in Portland, Maine to attorney Leonard Nelson and his wife, Merle Nelson, (attorney and state assemblywoman), Judd attended St. Paul's preparatory school in Concord, New Hampshire before maj ...Show More 6j5j2q
With failure, you just try again. With failure, you just try again.
My first love is acting on stage. A sitcom is a hybrid of stage and film. My first love is acting on stage. A sitcom is a hybrid of stage and film.
I took all the philosophy courses I could. I took all the philosophy courses I could.
I put less stock in others' opinions than my own. No one else's opinions could derail me. I put less stock in others' opinions than my own. No one else's opinions could derail me.
When I was in college, all the pretty women were in the theatre, so I auditioned for a play. When I was in college, all the pretty women were in the theatre, so I auditioned for a play.
Heroes always make the right decision; I find that seldom happens in my life. Heroes always make the right decision; I find that seldom happens in my life.
Death is not my best subject. Death is not my best subject.
I don't have any blindness when it comes to my money. As an actor, you can get distracted by your wo Show more I don't have any blindness when it comes to my money. As an actor, you can get distracted by your work. I do keep an eye on my nest egg, if you will. Hide
I love the rehearsal process in the theatre, and the visceral sense of and communication wit Show more I love the rehearsal process in the theatre, and the visceral sense of and communication with a live audience. Hide
It's still a bottom-line business. You can be out of control, and if they want you, they'll pick you Show more It's still a bottom-line business. You can be out of control, and if they want you, they'll pick you. And you can be a mensch, and if you're not the product they want, you won't get it. Hide
I like being a villain. Villains are more exciting. I like being a villain. Villains are more exciting.
to be as smart as you are. to be as smart as you are.
Catcher in the Rye had a profound impact on me-the idea that we all have lots of dreams that are slo Show more 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. Hide
You can be knocked down, but it doesn't mean you're out. You can be knocked down, but it doesn't mean you're out.
I went to acting school in New York City for two years. I studied with Stella Adler. I went to acting school in New York City for two years. I studied with Stella Adler.
My closest friend is canine. I have precious few close friends, and most of them are not actors. My closest friend is canine. I have precious few close friends, and most of them are not actors.
I just couldn't go back to Suddenly Susan (1996) after David Strickland's suicide. I didn't see how Show more I just couldn't go back to Suddenly Susan (1996) after David Strickland's suicide. I didn't see how we could make the show light and funny any more. Hide
I have adopted clothes from all the projects I'm in. It's really been a while since I've bought anyt Show more I have adopted clothes from all the projects I'm in. It's really been a while since I've bought anything myself. Hide
While they would have provided financial if I had needed it, the greatest my parents Show more While they would have provided financial if I had needed it, the greatest my parents gave was emotional, psychological. Hide
I think that there's room for everyone. I don't think that if one person succeeds then another must Show more I think that there's room for everyone. I don't think that if one person succeeds then another must fail. That's lunacy. I'm not sure what the reasons are for my philosophy, maybe it's the fact that if there are ten people doing the same job, we all know how we feel and what our high points and low points are. Hide
The movie that's had the most effect on me is Jaws (1975). To this day when I'm in the ocean, I'm he Show more The movie that's had the most effect on me is Jaws (1975). To this day when I'm in the ocean, I'm hearing that music. Hide
It's great to work with people that you like, any job, no matter what you do. It's great to work with people that you like, any job, no matter what you do.
I find it very difficult to relax. I find it increasingly difficult to find outlets for my frustrati Show more I find it very difficult to relax. I find it increasingly difficult to find outlets for my frustration. Hide
I like every single actor or actress in the world, because we never know what the conditions are lik Show more 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. Hide
It is a career of make-believe, of masks. We all have masks in life. It is a career of make-believe, of masks. We all have masks in life.
Ice-T was just a pleasure to work with. He was a smart gentleman. Ice-T was just a pleasure to work with. He was a smart gentleman.
My first paid acting job was a movie called Fandango (1985). It also starred Kevin Costner. My first paid acting job was a movie called Fandango (1985). It also starred Kevin Costner.
Almost anything makes me laugh, especially jokes at my own expense. And I will never, ever it to Show more Almost anything makes me laugh, especially jokes at my own expense. And I will never, ever it to being ticklish anywhere. Hide
As a kid I had a crush on Sophia Loren and Raquel Welch. As a kid I had a crush on Sophia Loren and Raquel Welch.
I am very grateful to make my living doing what I would do for free. I am very grateful to make my living doing what I would do for free.
I don't know if it matters what country you're from, size of the city you're from, urban or rural, t Show more I don't know if it matters what country you're from, size of the city you're from, urban or rural, there are people that are hurting each other everywhere. Hide
I always thought that the badge a cop has was more like the shield that Captain America has. It's an Show more I always thought that the badge a cop has was more like the shield that Captain America has. It's an obvious sign of good and something you'll protect other people with, but it will also protect you. Hide
I like the way the old Toyotas look. I like the way the old Toyotas look.
I'm involved with Recording Artists and Actors Against Drunk Driving. I'm also involved with most ch Show more I'm involved with Recording Artists and Actors Against Drunk Driving. I'm also involved with most children's causes, because children can't help the environment they're in. Hide
A fancy watch, it's completely unnecessary. I just need a watch to tell the right time. A fancy watch, it's completely unnecessary. I just need a watch to tell the right time.
Young alienation, disappointment and heartache is all a part of the first real growing up that we do Show more Young alienation, disappointment and heartache is all a part of the first real growing up that we do. Hide
All of the directors I've worked with I have loved and would work with again. I have no favorites. All of the directors I've worked with I have loved and would work with again. I have no favorites.
Judd Nelson's FILMOGRAPHY
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Judd Nelson'S roles
