John Nelles
John Nelles is one of the defining actors of his generation with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. The first screen credit dates from 1993. If there is a home genre here, it is action. Film and television both figure in the career, rather than one alone. Rogue's Father in 'X-Men' is the role that turned into a reference point. 'Molly's Game' is the second credit that travels internationally.
John Nelles
10 Movies
8 Series
John Nelles is one of the defining actors of his generation with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. The first screen credit dates from 1993. If there is a home genre here, it is action. Film and television both figure in the career, rather than one alone. Rogue's Father in 'X-Men' is the role that turned into a reference point. 'Molly's Game' is the second credit that travels internationally.
Movies
Plays Nervous Passenger
Maximum Risk
1996
Plays Ski Coach
Molly's Game
2017
Plays Race Announcer
The Prince & Me
2004
Plays Donal
Outlander
2008
Plays Tower Supervisor
Fly Away Home
1996
Plays Bill Raich
Forever Mine
1999
Plays Vet
A Cool, Dry Place
1998
Plays Preacher
A Lobster Tale
2006
Plays Rogue's Father
X-Men
2000
Latest Trailers
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Molly's Game
Full Filmography
Life with Luca
Officer Lassiter
2023
Film
Molly's Game
Ski Coach
2017
Film
Taken
Otto Fänger · 1 episode
2017–
TV
The Strain
Oscar Brandt · 1 episode
2014–
TV
Orphan Black
Male Nurse · 1 episode
2013–
TV
The Firm
Daniel Neustadt · 1 episode
2012–
TV
Outlander
Donal
2008
Film
A Lobster Tale
Preacher
2006
Film
ReGenesis
Dr. Cowun · 1 episode
2004–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous roles of John Nelles?
John Nelles is best known for roles in X-Men, Molly's Game, Outlander.
How many movies has John Nelles been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), John Nelles has appeared in 10 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was John Nelles's first movie?
The career of John Nelles began with Dieppe (1993).
What is John Nelles's most recent movie or series?
John Nelles's most recent release is Life with Luca, which premiered on February 20, 2023.
What TV shows has John Nelles appeared in?
On television, John Nelles has appeared in The Strain, Orphan Black, Mayday, Taken.
John Nelles
· Alberta, Canada
John Nelles is a Canadian stage, film and television actor who also works as a fight director on stage and as a dialect and dialogue coach on screen productions, such as the television series "Orphan Black" and the feature films "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" 1 and 2. He holds a BA in Speech and Dramatic Art and an MFA in Acting from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.