
James Patrick Nelson
Known for Acting · 9 credits
Biography
A dynamic and versatile character actor with a distinctive voice and a powerful emotional facility, James Patrick Nelson has written and starred in numerous award-winning films, which have been widely praised on the festival circuits, and screened theatrically on both coasts.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, he trained at the Boston University School of Theatre, and began his New York theatre career in Off-Broadway productions of Chekhov and Shakespeare, working opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Ethan Hawke, Joely Richardson, Bebe Neuwirth, Christina Ricci, Taylor Mac, Austin Pendleton, and many others.
He was nominated for an Innovative Theatre Award for Best Actor for the world premiere of "Old Familiar Faces" in the New York City Fringe. He and his cast mates won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Ensemble for "Sense and Sensibility" at the Folger Theatre. He later reprised his role in Bedlam's production at the American Repertory Theatre. He most recently starred in the world premiere of "Immortal Longings," the final play by Terrence McNally.
As an actor-screenwriter, James most recent work has focused solely on LGBTQ+ protagonists and communities. His original series "For Years to Come" goes into production in 2021, and he is developing several queer-centric feature screenplays.
Known For
Movies (9)

Being
2020
as Dennis Byrne

Love in Kilnerry
2022
as Father Wesley O'Dell

The Second Sun
2018
as Brownshirt

Waking Up
2021

We Are Living Things
2021
as Kidnapped Customer

For Years to Come
2023

Deathless
2024

The Sky is Blue with Lies: Tribeca Phaedra
2018
as Jay

Without Touch
2020
About James Patrick Nelson
A dynamic and versatile character actor with a distinctive voice and a powerful emotional facility, James Patrick Nelson has written and starred in numerous award-winning films, which have been widely praised on the festival circuits, and screened theatrically on both coasts. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he trained at the Boston University School of Theatre, and began his New York theatre career in Off-Broadway productions of Chekhov and Shakespeare, working opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Ethan Hawke, Joely Richardson, Bebe Ne… With 9 credits spanning from 2018 to 2024, James Patrick Nelson has appeared in 9 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular James Patrick Nelson Movies
- Being (2020) — as Dennis Byrne
- Love in Kilnerry (2022) — as Father Wesley O'Dell
- The Second Sun (2018) — as Brownshirt
- Waking Up (2021)
- We Are Living Things (2021) — as Kidnapped Customer
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