Judd Nelson

Date of Birth: November 28, 1959

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Judd Nelson is an American actor known for his roles in iconic 1980s films, most notably as John Bender in “The Breakfast Club” and Alec Newbury in “St. Elmo’s Fire.” Born in Portland, Maine, Nelson attended the prestigious St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire, before moving on to Haverford College in Pennsylvania. However, he left college before completing his degree to pursue acting full-time. After studying at the Stella Adler Conservatory in New York, Nelson broke into film and quickly became one of the most recognizable faces of the ‘Brat Pack,’ a group of young actors who frequently appeared together in teen-oriented films of the 1980s. Over his career, Nelson has appeared in various film and television roles, showcasing his range as an actor.

5 Interesting Facts about Judd Nelson

1. Judd Nelson is a published author; he has written four books, including “The Power of Speech.”

2. He voiced the character of Rodimus Prime in the 1986 animated film “The Transformers: The Movie.”

3. Nelson appeared in the video for the song “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)” by John Parr, which was the theme song for the movie “St. Elmo’s Fire.”

4. He has guest-starred in numerous TV series, including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Empire.”

5. Nelson is an avid reader and enjoys classic literature, often citing works by authors like Mark Twain and Charles Dickens as his favorites.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Judd Nelson

1. “The more people know about an actor the less convincing they become. A bit of mystery’s a good thing.”

2. “I don’t think actors get good training today. They don’t train; they just go on television, and they get millions of dollars, and they get really well known.”

3. “I find that most people know what a story is until they sit down to write one.”

4. “To be a good actor, you have to be something like a criminal, to be willing to break the rules to strive for something new.”

5. “You can be a superhero for other people, even if you don’t see yourself as one.”