John Allen Nelson

Infobox actor


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name = John Allen Nelson
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location = San Antonio, Texas USA
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notable role = Hunk Golden on "HUNK"
John D. Cort on "Baywatch"
Walt Cummings on "24"
Jeffrey Collins on "Vanished"
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John Allen Nelson (born August 28, in San Antonio, Texas) is an American actor.

Early life

John Allen Nelson was born in San Antonio, Texas. He spent his first three years in Germany with his three siblings, David, Nancy and Diana where his father was stationed as a doctor for the U.S. Air Force.

Career

Nelson portrayed original series character Warren Lockridge on the American soap opera "Santa Barbara" from August 1, 1984 to April 29, 1986. He starred as the title character in the low-budget 1987 comedy-fantasy "Hunk" where a nerd was transformed into a golden-tanned, muscular hunk after "leasing" his soul to the Devil.

Nelson co-starred with Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, Royal Dano and John Vernon in the 1988 cult/sci-fi epic "Killer Klowns From Outer Space."

The following year, Nelson co-starred in the early seasons of the series "Baywatch" as "John D. Cort," a lifeguard who is ultimately forced to retire because of retinitis pigmentosa. Later, Nelson co-starred with fellow "Baywatch" alum Gena Lee Nolin in the syndicated "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle".

Nelson also co-wrote the screenplay for the martial arts-yarn "Best of the Best 2," which was released in 1993. The following year, in 1994, Nelson co-wrote and co-starred in the movie "Criminal Passion" which featured Joan Severance and Anthony Denison.

Nelson's first television success was in the role of Walt Cummings in "24", followed by the role of Senator Jeffrey Collins in the 2006 Fox drama "Vanished".

Nelson also appeared as Paul, Monica's boyfriend (aka "The Wine Guy") in the first episode of "Friends".

Personal life

Nelson married Åse Nelson in 1988. They separated in 2003 and divorced in 2005. His two children -- son Axel (b.1990) and daughter Linnea (b.1994) -- live with their mother in Sweden. He is now engaged to actress Justine Eyre.

External links

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