Nelson got the acting bug at an early age when he joined his elementary school's drama club in the 4th grade. From that point on to adulthood he has been working on perfecting his craft and paving his way in the entertainment industry. At age 16 Nelson signed with his first talent agency as a model on their talent roster from then booking various fashion show and print ad opportunities. He appeared as Kevin Peirce in the season six premiere of the Investigation Discovery hit docudrama Wicked Attraction titled "Venus Guy Trap". He has also done print modeling in multiple ad campaigns for the retail clothing store chain Citi Trends which has over 500 stores nationwide. Nelson has also appeared in the UP (TV Network) original movie "Love Will Find away" portraying one of the lead character's (Raquel) boyfriend. He also appeared in The Swirl Group & New Image feature film Frat Brothers which aired on BET and Netflix. Nelson more recently played the supporting role of Detective Jackson in the Red Box favorite "24 Hours" released by Soul City Films. He recently co-wrote, executive produced, and starred in the upcoming feature film "Misconstrued" due out summer 2016. He plays as Gabriel "Gabe" Stewart in the hit web series "Lovers Lane" from Victory Productions. He recently was nominated for "Best Actor" at the Rome Web Awards in Italy for this performance on the show. Nelson recently became a model for Duke Bailey the new superior fit and comfort underwear for men. In addition to that he models for the new organic vodka brand, Bou'Jae. He has also has been appearing in various music videos, feature length films as well as web series. Nelson wishes to continue paving his way in the entertainment business by appearing in front of the camera for both acting and modeling opportunities as well as doing more writing and producing creating opportunities for himself and others.
Nelson Jacobina is best known as a guitarist, songwriter and artistic partner of musician/poet Jorge Mautner. His first great success came with "Maracatú Atômico", a song that he co-wrote with Mautner and which became a hit for Gilberto Gil in 1974. Considered one of the great songs of the Tropicalist era (and of MPB in general), Maracatu Atomico was a hit for Chico Science & Nação Zumbi in 1996 and was re-recorded in 2002 by Mautner and Caetano Veloso. Around the time Gil recorded Maracatu Atômico, Jacobina 1970s form the rock trio ICCA alongside Vinícius Cantuária (drums) and Arnaldo Brandão (bass); the group backed Mautner from 1975-1976. Since leaving ICCA, Jacobina has continued to work both independently and with Jorge Mautner as a musician, teacher and songwriter. He is the father of musician Rubinho Jacobina.
Nelson is born and raised in New Jersey. His life in the arts began on the stage and has morphed into a mix of both Film and Theatrical Acting. His skills are varied, they range from his love of body movement styles such as Dance and Parkour. To his comedic acting and his passion for being in front of the still image camera. Nelson is one to watch, with an eclectic look and the hunger for success he is sure to set the scene ablaze.
Nelson Lee was born on October 16, 1975 in Taipei, Taiwan. He is an actor and director, known for Mulan (2020), Stargirl (2020) and Claws (2017).
Nelson Heino Leis is an actor and writer based in Vancouver, Canada. Nelson will be seen in 20th Century Studios' Predator origin story Prey (2022), HBO's The Last of Us (2023) and FX's Shôgun, all highly anticipated projects. Nelson was born in Kemptville, Ontario, to a French mother and Estonian father. When he was 3-years-old his family moved to Brownsville, Texas for a brief time, eventually returning to Canada and settling in Vancouver, British Columbia. The acting spark was ignited when Leis became involved in high school and community theater, eventually leading him to move to New York City and study at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After theatre school he returned to Vancouver and spent a year as part of an education-based theatre tour aimed at high school kids, with the focus of creating awareness around sexual exploitation of youth. Nelson helped write this project, which continues to run in British Columbia schools more than 25 years later. As a writer, Leis co-created the web series The Jim (2010) which won multiple awards at the 2011 L.A. Web Fest, including Best Actor for Nelson, and resulted in him being brought to France for the inaugural Marseilles Web Fest. This was a meaningful event for Nelson as it took him to his mother's homeland for the first time. Most recently he co-wrote, produced and starred in the comedy A.T.A.C.K (2022). Nelson has worked alongside some of Hollywood's most recognizable talent: Kiernan Shipka in 3 seasons of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) as the lovable Demon King Beelzebub, Kevin Bacon in Story of a Girl (2017) directed by Kyra Sedgwick, Steve Zahn in Valley of the Boom (2019), Rainn Wilson in Backstrom (2015), Freddy Highmore in Bates Motel (2013) and Joel Kinnamen in The Killing (2011). He has appeared on stage in Lobby Hero, The Toyer, Closer, Lone Star, Take Me Out, The Big Funk, Soldier's Heart and Almost, Maine. Nelson is a founding member of ARTery Collective, a theatre company in Vancouver, BC. Along with Nathalie Boltt and Vanessa Walsh, Nelson is a partner in Sheista Films. Leis and his partner Vanessa Walsh welcomed their first child, Stella, in July 2021.
Nelson Liao Sheng Hua is known for Commando (2013) and Paltan (2018).
Nelson Maller Flores is an actor, known for Gunfight at Dry River (2021).
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013) was the former leader of the African National Congress (ANC). He was known for his lifelong struggle against apartheid (enforced racial separation), which was instituted in South Africa in 1948. The ANC was soon declared a terrorist organization and banned by the South African government. Mandela was arrested in 1962 and imprisoned for life on "terrorist" charges, but in 1990, he was freed by South African president F.W. de Klerk. In 1994, Mandela was elected president of South Africa. Two biographical films were made and Mandela and de Klerk (1997) focused on Mandela's life's struggles.
Nelson Martusewicz is known for Za duzy na bajki (2022) and Za duzy na bajki 2 (2024).
Nelson Mas is known for The Devil's Lettuce (2021) and Yield (2020).