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My Take
Craig T. Nelson is one of those guys who quietly became iconic without ever seeming like he was trying to. He spent years grinding through supporting roles in films like Poltergeist and All the Right Moves before Coach made him a household name — and honestly, his Emmy win in 1992 felt completely earned. Hayden Fox was grumpy, lovable, and hilariously self-righteous in a way only Nelson could pull off. Then Pixar cast him as Bob Parr in The Incredibles (2004), and suddenly a whole new generation knew exactly who he was. There's something refreshingly unflashy about him: a karate-trained Aries from Spokane who went to the University of Arizona and just... worked hard and got great. I always root for that kind of career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Craig T. Nelson
- Name (Japanese)
- クレイグ・T・ネルソン
- Reading
- くれいぐ・T・ねるそん
- Born
- April 4, 1944 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Spokane, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / karateka / manufacturer
2. Background
- High school
- Lewis and Clark High School
- University
- University of Arizona
Awards & achievements
- 1992 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Craig T. Nelson born?
Born April 4, 1944 (age 82).
Where is Craig T. Nelson from?
Craig T. Nelson is from Spokane, Washington, United States.
What does Craig T. Nelson do?
Craig T. Nelson works as actor, film actor, television actor, karateka, manufacturer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.