Judd Nelson - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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Judd Nelson

Judd Nelson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 28, 1959
Age66
BirthplacePortland, Maine, USA
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Judd Nelson's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPlaying John Bender in "The Breakfast Club" (1985), Alec Newbury in "St. Elmo's Fire" (1985), and being a core member of the Brat Pack.

Intro

Judd Nelson is an American actor best known for his roles in the iconic 1980s films "The Breakfast Club" and "St. Elmo's Fire." Renowned for his portrayals of rebellious and complex characters, he became a prominent member of the Brat Pack, a group of young actors frequently cast together in teen movies of that era.

Early Life & Background

Judd Nelson was raised in Portland, Maine. He attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and later studied at Haverford College before moving to New York City to pursue acting at the Stella Adler Conservatory.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role as John Bender in "The Breakfast Club" (1985)
  • Starred in "St. Elmo's Fire" (1985)
  • Played Nick Peretti in "New Jack City" (1991)
  • Voice of Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime in "The Transformers: The Movie" (1986)
  • Regular role in the TV series "Suddenly Susan" (1996–2000)
  • Appeared in "Billionaire Boys Club" (1987 TV movie)

Trivia

  • Was a frequent member of the so-called 'Brat Pack' of the 1980s.
  • His mother, Merle Nelson, was a former state legislator from Maine.
  • He is of Russian Jewish and Polish Jewish descent.
  • Studied acting under the legendary Stella Adler.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Judd Nelson?

Judd Nelson is 66 years old.

When was Judd Nelson born?

Judd Nelson was born the 28 November 1959.

Where is Judd Nelson from?

Portland, Maine, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About November 28th, 1959, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 28, 1959, a protest occurred in Minamata, Japan, against the mercury poisoning caused by industrial waste from Chisso Corporation. This event marked a significant moment in the fight for environmental justice and raised awareness about the health impacts of pollution.
  • Day of the week: November 28th, 1959 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
  • #1 UK song: Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows
  • Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judd_Nelson
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Judd-Nelson
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000547/