Peter Nelson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 10, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1978–2019 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 31 credits in database
Biography
Peter Nelson is an American actor, producer, and writer born on September 10, 1959, in Los Angeles, California. He is sometimes credited as Calvin Persson or Peter Loren. Nelson is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Brian, the visitor youth leader, in the 1983 NBC miniseries V and its 1984 sequel, V: The Final Battle. His film credits include appearances in The Last Starfighter, released in 1984, Die Hard 2, released in 1990, and Van Wilder, released in 2002. He is often confused with a Canadian actor of the same name who has a background in local improv and theater. Nelson maintains a career spanning both acting and production.
Career overview
Peter Nelson is an American actor, producer, and writer born on September 10, 1959, in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his career, he has also been credited under the names Peter Loren and Calvin Persson. He is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Brian, an evil visitor youth leader, in the 1983 NBC miniseries V and its 1984 sequel, V: The Final Battle.
His filmography includes appearances in several notable productions, such as the 1984 film The Last Starfighter, the 1990 film Die Hard 2, and the 2002 film Van Wilder. With 31 known credits in acting, he has established a presence in both television and cinema. Archivists and audiences are advised to distinguish him from a Canadian actor who shares the same name and possesses a background in local theater and improv.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- The Boys (2019) as Maeve's Dad
- Man Seeking Woman (2015) as Mark
- Sharktopus (2010) as Commander Cox
- National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) Co-Producer
- Delivering Milo (2001) as Reporter
- Simon Sez (1999) Associate Producer
- Knock Off (1998) as Biff
- Double Team (1997) as American CIA Agent
- Kindred: The Embraced (1996) as Doctor
- Sweet Evil (1996) as Larry
- The Harvest (1993) Associate Producer
- Die Hard 2 (1990) as Thompson
- Silk 2 (1990) as Tony
- Last Stand at Lang Mei (1989) as Capt. Wheeler
- An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989) as Mark
- Curfew (1989) as John
- Sounds of Silence (1989) as Peter Mitchell
- The Expendables (1988) as Sterling
- Crime Zone (1988) as Bone
- Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion (1987) as Mark
- Dress Gray (1986) as Barnes
- Space (1985) as Millard Mott
- Miami Vice (1984) as Dan Shaw
- V: The Final Battle (1984) as Brian
- The Last Starfighter (1984) as Jack Blake
- Celebrity (1984) as Jeffie Crawford
- V (1983) as Brian
- Purple Haze (1983) as Matt Caulfield
- Newhart (1982) as Marshall Coleman
- The Facts of Life (1979) as William Ogden Smith IV
- The Paper Chase (1978) as Tom Ford
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Nelson best known for?
Peter Nelson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Boys (2019), Man Seeking Woman (2015), Sharktopus (2010), National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002).
When and where was Peter Nelson born?
Peter Nelson was born on September 10, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Peter Nelson have?
Peter Nelson has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2019.
What is Peter Nelson's background in cinema and television?
Peter Nelson is an American actor, producer, and writer born on September 10, 1959, in Los Angeles, California. He is sometimes credited as Calvin Persson or Peter Loren. Nelson is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Brian, the visitor youth leader, in the 1983 NBC miniseries V and its 1984 sequel, V: The Fina...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Boys (2019) as Maeve's Dad — aged about 59
- V (1983) as Brian — aged about 23
- Space (1985) as Millard Mott — aged about 25
- The Paper Chase (1978) as Tom Ford — aged about 18
- Miami Vice (1984) as Dan Shaw — aged about 24
- V: The Final Battle (1984) as Brian — aged about 24
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