Craig T. Nelson

Acting

Craig T. Nelson

Born 4 April 1944 · Spokane, Washington, USA · 82

Craig Theodore Nelson (born April 4, 1944) is an American actor known for his Emmy-winning role as Hayden Fox on the ABC sitcom Coach. He's also known for his roles in Poltergeist, Stir Crazy, and The Incredibles. Before becoming an actor in 1971, Nelson was a gag writer and comic based in Los Angeles. He studied at Central Washington University and the University of Arizona.

Known for

Highlights

The Incredibles2004 · Film · Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
Incredibles 22018 · Film · Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
The Devil's Advocate1997 · Film · Alexander Cullen
The Proposal2009 · Film · Joe Paxton
Young Sheldon2017 · Series · Dale Ballard
SpongeBob SquarePants1999 · Series · Coach Cod (voice)

Filmography

Movies

62 films

Incredicoaster | Disneyland Resort2025 · Film · Mr. Incredible (voice)
Green and Gold2025 · Film · Buck
Book Club: The Next Chapter2023 · Film · Bruce
Auntie Edna2018 · Film · Bob Parr (voice)
Incredibles 22018 · Film · Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
Book Club2018 · Film · Bruce
Gold2016 · Film · Kenny Wells
Get Hard2015 · Film · Martin
Soul Surfer2011 · Film · Dr. David Rovinsky
The Company Men2010 · Film · Salinger
The Proposal2009 · Film · Joe Paxton
Blades of Glory2007 · Film · Coach
The Family Stone2005 · Film · Kelly Stone
Mr. Incredible and Pals2005 · Film · Mr. Incredible (commentary voice)
The Incredibles2004 · Film · Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
The Curse of Poltergeist2002 · Film
Dirty Pictures2000 · Film · Sheriff Simon Leis
The Skulls2000 · Film · Litten Mandrake
The Huntress2000 · Film · Ralph Thorson
To Serve and Protect1999 · Film · Tom Carr
Wag the Dog1997 · Film · Senator John Neal (uncredited)
The Devil's Advocate1997 · Film · Alexander Cullen
I'm Not Rappaport1996 · Film · The Cowboy
Ghosts of Mississippi1996 · Film · Ed Peters
If These Walls Could Talk1996 · Film · Jim Harris
The Lies Boys Tell1994 · Film · Larry
Probable Cause1994 · Film · Lieutenant Louis Whitmire
Ride with the Wind1994 · Film · Frank Shelby
The Switch1993 · Film · Russ Fine
The Josephine Baker Story1991 · Film · Walter Winchell
Extreme Close-Up1990 · Film · Philip Toll
Turner & Hooch1989 · Film · Howard Hyde
Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story1989 · Film · Major Bill Harcourt
Troop Beverly Hills1989 · Film · Freddy Nefler
Rachel River1989 · Film · Marlyn Huutula
Me and Him1988 · Film · Peter Aramis
Action Jackson1988 · Film · Peter Dellaplane
Red Riding Hood1987 · Film · Godfrey
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story1986 · Film · Senator Edward Kennedy
Poltergeist II: The Other Side1986 · Film · Steve Freeling
Alex: The Life of a Child1986 · Film · Frank Deford
The Killing Fields1984 · Film · Military Attaché
Call to Glory1984 · Film · Colonel Raynor Sarnac
Silkwood1983 · Film · Winston
All the Right Moves1983 · Film · Nickerson
The Osterman Weekend1983 · Film · Bernard Osterman
Man, Woman and Child1983 · Film · Bernie Ackerman
Poltergeist1982 · Film · Steve Freeling
Paper Dolls1982 · Film · Michael Caswell
Chicago Story1981 · Film · Kenneth A. Dutton
Inmates: A Love Story1981 · Film · Daniels
The Formula1980 · Film · Geologist #2
Stir Crazy1980 · Film · Deputy Ward Wilson
The Promise of Love1980 · Film · Major Landau
Private Benjamin1980 · Film · Capt. William Wooldridge
Rage!1980 · Film · Ray
Where the Buffalo Roam1980 · Film · Cop on Stand
...And Justice for All1979 · Film · Frank Bowers
Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker1979 · Film · Claims Adjuster
Flesh Gordon1974 · Film · The Monster (voice) (uncredited)
Scream Blacula Scream1973 · Film · Sarge
The Return of Count Yorga1971 · Film · Sgt. O'Connor

Filmography

Series

28 shows

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage2024 · Series · Dale
LEGO Pixar: BrickToons2024 · Series · Bob Parr (voice)
Pixar Popcorn2021 · Series · Bob Parr (voice)
Young Sheldon2017 · Series · Dale Ballard
Grace and Frankie2015 · Series · Guy
Hawaii Five-02010 · Series · Tyler Cain
Parenthood2010 · Series · Zeek Braverman
My Name Is Earl2005 · Series · Warden Jerry Hazelwood
CSI: NY2004 · Series · Robert Dunbrook
Monk2002 · Series · Ethan Rickover
The Agency2001 · Series · Chief Jack Mannion
The District2000 · Series · Jack Mannion
SpongeBob SquarePants1999 · Series · Coach Cod (voice)
To Serve and Protect1999 · Series · Tom Carr
Creature1998 · Series · Dr. Simon Chase
E! True Hollywood Story1996 · Series
The Fire Next Time1993 · Series · Drew Morgan
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story1990 · Series · Harley Steinmetz
Coach1989 · Series · Hayden Fox
Call to Glory1984 · Series · Col. Raynor Sarnac
Chicago Story1982 · Series · Kenneth A. Dutton
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Marlyn Huutula
Murder in Texas1981 · Series · Jack Ramsey
Private Benjamin1981 · Series · Col. Hogan
WKRP in Cincinnati1978 · Series
Charlie's Angels1976 · Series · Stone
Wonder Woman1975 · Series · Sam
The Mary Tyler Moore Show1970 · Series · Charlie (as Craig Nelson)