Christopher Allen Nelson
Biography
Christopher Allen Nelson is a Special FX Make-up Artist and designer. He has worked for notable individuals in the industry, including Rick Baker, Steve Johnson, KNB, and Stan Winston. Nelson is known for his expertise in costume and makeup, with a career spanning numerous projects. He has established himself as one of the top professionals in his field. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Nelson moved to Los Angeles at the age of 15. He has won an Academy Award and two Emmy Awards, and is also known by other names including Christopher Nelson, Christopher Allen, Chris Nelson, and Conte. Nelson has a total of 63 known credits in the industry.
Career overview
Christopher Allen Nelson is a Special FX Make-up Artist and designer. He has worked for several notable individuals in the industry, including Rick Baker, Steve Johnson, KNB, and Stan Winston. Nelson's career has been marked by his association with these prominent figures.
Nelson has established himself as one of the top Special FX Make-up Artists and designers in the industry. He has a significant number of known credits, with a total of 63. This suggests a substantial body of work in the field of costume and make-up.
Nelson's career has been based in Los Angeles, where he moved at the age of 15. He has worked extensively in the film and television industry, contributing his skills to various projects. Nelson's professional background is characterized by his experience as a Special FX Make-up Artist and designer, and his association with prominent industry figures.
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69 titles- Michael (2026) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Scarpetta (2026) Makeup Effects Designer
- One Battle After Another (2025) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Honey Don't! (2025) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Drive-Away Dolls (2024) Prosthetic Makeup Artist
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Halloween Ends (2022) Makeup Effects Designer
- Umma (2022) Makeup Effects Designer
- Fear Street: 1994 (2021) Makeup Effects Designer
- Halloween Kills (2021) Makeup Effects Designer
- Fear Street: 1978 (2021) Makeup Effects Designer
- Fear Street: 1666 (2021) Makeup Effects Designer
- Fear Street: 1666 (2021) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Tax Collector (2020) Makeup Effects Designer
- Halloween (2018) as Officer Francis
- Halloween (2018) Makeup Department Head
- Suicide Squad (2016) Makeup Supervisor
- Inherent Vice (2014) as Glenn Charlock
- Honeymoon (2014) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Merkin Penal (2014) as Hetfield
- Thor: The Dark World (2013) Makeup Artist
- The Hangover Part III (2013) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- God Bless America (2012) as Trooper
- The Walking Dead: Cold Storage (2012) as Harris
- Hero of the Day (2012) Writer
- Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011) as Tommy Plympton
- ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 (2011) as Max
- Devil (2010) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Stepfather (2009) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Raising the Bar (2008) as Tommy
- Vacancy 2: The First Cut (2008) as Sheriff
- Stiletto (2008) as Buzzcut
- 30 Days of Night: Dust to Dust (2008) as Jacob
- Rise: Blood Hunter (2007) as Officer
- The Rage (2007) as Larry
- Hostel (2006) as Dutch Police Officer
- The Tripper (2006) as Gus / Reagan
- The Dead Girl (2006) as Murray
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Unsub
- Weeds (2005) as Mattias
- Constantine (2005) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Serenity (2005) Key Makeup Artist
- Land of the Dead (2005) as Veteran Soldier
- Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) as Tommy Plympton
- Employee of the Month (2004) as Squeegy Man
- Employee of the Month (2004) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Hillz (2004) as Kid
- Cold Case (2003) as Lester Hughes (1979)
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Ghost Ship (2002) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Evolution (2001) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Ghosts of Mars (2001) as Demon Miner (uncredited)
- Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars (2001) as Self
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Officer D.A. Michaels
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Officer Michaels
- Bull (2000)
- X-Men (2000) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Magnolia (1999) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Virus (1999) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Dentist (1996) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Bordello of Blood (1996) Makeup Effects Designer
- Bad Moon (1996) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Dead Man (1995) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Return of the Living Dead III (1993) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Warlock: The Armageddon (1993) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Killing Chuck as Ranger
- Killing Chuck Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Christopher Allen Nelson best known for?
Christopher Allen Nelson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Michael (2026), Scarpetta (2026), One Battle After Another (2025), Honey Don't! (2025).
When and where was Christopher Allen Nelson born?
Christopher Allen Nelson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Christopher Allen Nelson have?
Christopher Allen Nelson has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Christopher Allen Nelson's background in cinema and television?
Christopher Allen Nelson is a Special FX Make-up Artist and designer. He has worked for notable individuals in the industry, including Rick Baker, Steve Johnson, KNB, and Stan Winston. Nelson is known for his expertise in costume and makeup, with a career spanning numerous projects. He has established himself as one of...