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John Nelles

Acting Alberta, Canada 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1994–2017
24 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Nelles works in acting. Born in Alberta, Canada. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Beverly Hills Cop

as Hans Reichel

The Strain

as Oscar Brandt

Taken

as Otto Fänger

Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye

as Doctor

Orphan Black

as Male Nurse

ReGenesis

as Dr. Cowun

The Firm

as Daniel Neustadt
Film

Molly's Game

as Ski Coach
Film

Outlander

as Donal
Film

Maximum Risk

as Nervous Passenger
Film

Gotti

as Asst. D.A. Bartley
Film

Fly Away Home

as Tower Supervisor

Frequent co-stars

Jim Caviezel 1 shared title
Sophia Myles 1 shared title
Jack Huston 1 shared title
Ron Perlman 1 shared title
John Hurt 1 shared title
Cliff Saunders 1 shared title
Patrick Stevenson 1 shared title
Aidan Devine 1 shared title
Bailey Maughan 1 shared title
Petra Prazak 1 shared title

Career timeline

TakenMolly's Game
The Strain
Orphan Black
The Firm
Outlander
A Lobster Tale
ReGenesisThe Prince & Me
Mayday
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
X-Men
Forever Mine
A Cool, Dry PlaceThanks of a Grateful NationThe Taking of Pelham One Two Three
The ArrowThe ArrowToo Close to Home
Maximum RiskGottiFly Away Home
Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story
Getting Gotti

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Mayday (2003) as Hans Reichel
  • The Strain (2014) as Oscar Brandt
  • Taken (2017) as Otto Fänger
  • Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002) as Doctor
  • Orphan Black (2013) as Male Nurse
  • ReGenesis (2004) as Dr. Cowun
  • The Firm (2012) as Daniel Neustadt
  • Molly's Game (2017) as Ski Coach
  • Outlander (2008) as Donal
  • Maximum Risk (1996) as Nervous Passenger
  • Gotti (1996) as Asst. D.A. Bartley
  • Fly Away Home (1996) as Tower Supervisor
  • The Prince & Me (2004) as Race Announcer
  • The Arrow (1997) as John Pallet
  • The Arrow (1997) as John Pallet
  • Forever Mine (1999) as Bill Raich
  • A Cool, Dry Place (1998) as Vet
  • Getting Gotti (1994) as Dolan
  • X-Men (2000) as Rogue's Father
  • Thanks of a Grateful Nation (1998) as Dr. Fritz Roddam
  • A Lobster Tale (2006) as Preacher
  • The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998) as Officer Wentworth
  • Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story (1995) as Priest
  • Too Close to Home (1997) as Brian Moffett

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Nelles best known for?

John Nelles is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beverly Hills Cop (1984), The Strain (2014), Taken (2017), Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002).

When and where was John Nelles born?

John Nelles was born in Alberta, Canada.

How many credits does John Nelles have?

John Nelles has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2017.

What is John Nelles's background in cinema and television?

John Nelles is a Canadian stage, film and television actor who also works as a fight director on stage and as a dialect and dialogue coach on screen productions, such as the television series "Orphan Black" and the feature films "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" 1 and 2. He holds a BA in Speech and Dramatic Art and an MFA in...