Derek Nelson
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Derek Nelson is an American
film
and television
actor
.
. He was raised in Berks County, Pennsylvania
. Nelson had attended the Twin Valley High School
coming with a High school diploma
in 2006. He had graduated with honors despite being the class clown and always stirring up trouble. Nelson's height is 5 foot and 10 inches. He was nicknamed "Mongoose"
In late 2008, he will be playing second fiddle to Harold's friend Robert, in his first film called Harold
which will be scheduled for release in late 08, starring Spencer Breslin
, Ally Sheedy
, Nikki Blonsky, and also Cuba Gooding, Jr.
. According to the Internet Movie Database
, Nelson can perform a wide range of sports and acted for 6 months in the Las Vegas production of "Tony 'N' Tina's Wedding" at the Rio.
Nelson was trained at the "Chris Bearde School of Comedy" located in Las Vegas, Nevada
. Nelson was trained by Hollywood producer and writer Chris Bearde
. He had studied comedy and the arts with him. Derek attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
with a 4.0 GPA before deciding to drop out and pursue an acting career.
Nelson was in post-production with his role in the film Harold
which will be released in 08 and moved to Los Angeles in the fall of '08
United States
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film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Biography
Nelson was born in Reading, PennsylvaniaReading, Pennsylvania
Reading is a city in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA, and seat of Berks County. Reading is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area and had a population of 88,082 as of the 2010 census, making it the fifth most populated city in the state after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie,...
. He was raised in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 373,638 people, 141,570 households, and 98,532 families residing in the county. The population density was 435 people per square mile . There were 150,222 housing units at an average density of 175 per square mile...
. Nelson had attended the Twin Valley High School
Twin Valley High School (Pennsylvania)
Twin Valley High School is a public secondary school in the Twin Valley School District located in Elverson, Chester County, Pennsylvania.Classes and Programs=Twin Valley offers a variety of classes to suit most students educational goals...
coming with a High school diploma
High school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
in 2006. He had graduated with honors despite being the class clown and always stirring up trouble. Nelson's height is 5 foot and 10 inches. He was nicknamed "Mongoose"
In late 2008, he will be playing second fiddle to Harold's friend Robert, in his first film called Harold
Harold (film)
Harold is a 2008 American comedy film, co-written by Greg Fields and T. Sean Shannon, starring Spencer Breslin, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nikki Blonsky, Ally Sheedy and Stella Maeve. The film is T. Sean Shannon's first full-length feature and is partially adapted from his earlier short film, which itself...
which will be scheduled for release in late 08, starring Spencer Breslin
Spencer Breslin
Spencer Breslin is an American teen actor and musician.-Early life:Breslin was born in New York City, the son of Kim, a personal manager, and Michael Breslin, a telecommunications expert...
, Ally Sheedy
Ally Sheedy
Alexandra Elizabeth "Ally" Sheedy is an American film and stage actress, as well as the author of two books. She is best known for her roles in the Brat Pack films The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire.-Early life:...
, Nikki Blonsky, and also Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Cuba M. Gooding, Jr. is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Rod Tidwell in Cameron Crowe's 1996 film Jerry Maguire, and his critically acclaimed performance as Tré Styles in John Singleton's 1991 film Boyz n the Hood.-Early life:Gooding was born...
. According to the Internet Movie Database
Internet Movie Database
Internet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
, Nelson can perform a wide range of sports and acted for 6 months in the Las Vegas production of "Tony 'N' Tina's Wedding" at the Rio.
Nelson was trained at the "Chris Bearde School of Comedy" located in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. Nelson was trained by Hollywood producer and writer Chris Bearde
Chris Bearde
Chris Bearde is a comedy writer, producer and director best known for his work as a writer on the '60s zeitgeist hit Laugh In and for co-writing and producing TV specials for Elvis Presley, Bob Hope, Sonny and Cher, Bill Cosby, Steve Martin, Jim Carrey, Andy Williams, The Jackson Five, The...
. He had studied comedy and the arts with him. Derek attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public, coeducational university located in the Las Vegas suburb of Paradise, Nevada, USA. The campus is located approximately east of the Las Vegas Strip. The institution includes a Shadow Lane Campus, located just east of the University Medical Center of...
with a 4.0 GPA before deciding to drop out and pursue an acting career.
Nelson was in post-production with his role in the film Harold
Harold
Harold is an Old English name, meaning "heroic leader", same as the title herald. Diminutives of Harold are Harry and Hal.*Several kings of Denmark, England and Norway were named Harald or Harold*Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England...
which will be released in 08 and moved to Los Angeles in the fall of '08
Filmography
| Film | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Harold (film) Harold is a 2008 American comedy film, co-written by Greg Fields and T. Sean Shannon, starring Spencer Breslin, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nikki Blonsky, Ally Sheedy and Stella Maeve. The film is T. Sean Shannon's first full-length feature and is partially adapted from his earlier short film, which itself... |
2008 2008 in film This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008... |
Mason | Complete |
| Penn & Teller: Bullshit! | 2007 | Cop (Himself) | TV series (1 episode) |