Travis Nelson
Biography
Travis Nelson is a Canadian actor born on September 8, 1990, in Fort St. John, British Columbia. He is known for his role as Riley in the comedy series The Lake. Nelson began his acting career in 2009 with a television debut in the drama series Wild Roses. In 2010, he made his feature film debut playing Chuck in the black comedy horror film Tucker and Dale versus Evil and also appeared in his first television film, Meteor Storm, as Brad. His other acting work includes portraying Brandon Hessner in the narrative mobile application Haunting Melissa and the horror thriller film Dark Hearts.
Career overview
Travis Nelson is a Canadian actor born on September 8, 1990, in Fort St. John, British Columbia. He began his professional acting career in 2009 with a television acting debut in the drama series Wild Roses. The following year, in 2010, Nelson made his feature film debut playing the role of Chuck in the black comedy horror film Tucker and Dale versus Evil. Also in 2010, he made his television film debut playing the role of Brad in Meteor Storm.
Later in his career, Nelson appeared as Brandon Hessner in the narrative mobile application Haunting Melissa, and he subsequently repeated this role in the horror thriller film Dark Hearts. Among his television credits, he is known for his role as Riley in the comedy series The Lake. Nelson maintains an active acting career with numerous known credits in both television and film projects.
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Full Filmography
27 titles- Other Mommy (2026) as Tony
- Drop (2025) as Connor
- Conveyance (2025) as Fabrice
- Brilliant Minds (2024) as Brad
- Vindicta (2023) as Detective Russo
- The Recruit (2022) as Linus
- The Lake (2022) as Riley Rosseau
- Tehranto (2022) as Thomas
- Clarice (2021) as Eddie
- Falling in Love at Christmas (2021) as Paul
- I Am Syd Stone (2020) as Syd Stone
- Obsession: Her Final Vengeance (2020) as Blake Collins
- Obsession: Escaping My Ex (2020) as Blake Collins
- Homemade Christmas (2020) as Kurt
- Obsession: Stalked by My Lover (2020) as Blake Collins
- Mistletoe Magic (2020) as Mark
- I Am Syd Stone (2020) as Syd Stone
- In the Dark (2019) as Guy
- Jett (2019) as Rich Kid #1
- Motive (2013) as Stoner
- Haunting Melissa (2013) as Brandon Hessner
- Embrace of the Vampire (2013) as Ted
- Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) as Chuck
- Fringe (2008) as Jack
- Supernatural (2005) as Swim Student #1
- Rocket Fuel
- Goldstar
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Travis Nelson best known for?
Travis Nelson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Other Mommy (2026), Drop (2025), Brilliant Minds (2024), The Recruit (2022).
When and where was Travis Nelson born?
Travis Nelson was born on September 8, 1990 in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada.
How many credits does Travis Nelson have?
Travis Nelson has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
What is Travis Nelson's background in cinema and television?
Travis Nelson is a Canadian actor born on September 8, 1990, in Fort St. John, British Columbia. He is known for his role as Riley in the comedy series The Lake. Nelson began his acting career in 2009 with a television debut in the drama series Wild Roses. In 2010, he made his feature film debut playing Chuck in the bl...