Tim Blake Nelson

Born:May 11, 1964

Place of Birth:Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Tim Blake Nelson, born on May 11, 1964, is a versatile American actor and playwright known for his captivating performances on both the big screen and television. With a career spanning decades, Nelson has established himself as a modern character actor with a wide range of roles that showcase his talent and versatility.

One of Nelson's most notable roles was as Delmar O'Donnell in the critically acclaimed film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000), where he displayed his comedic timing and charm. His portrayal of Doctor Steve Pendanski in "Holes" (2003) and Doctor Jonathan Jacobo in "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" (2004) further highlighted his ability to bring depth to his characters.

In addition to his acting prowess, Nelson has also made a mark as a director, with films like "Eye of God" (1997) and "The Grey Zone" (2001) earning critical acclaim. These projects, adapted from his own plays, showcase his talent behind the camera and his ability to delve into complex and thought-provoking narratives.

Nelson's recent work includes his portrayal of Wade Tillman / Looking Glass in the HBO series "Watchmen" (2019), a role that earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the Critics' Choice Television Awards. His performance in this series further solidified his reputation as a skilled and versatile actor in the industry.

Beyond his work in film and television, Nelson has also ventured into the literary world with the publication of his debut novel, "City of Blows" (2023). This epic group portrait delves into the intricacies of Hollywood, showcasing Nelson's storytelling abilities and his knack for creating rich and engaging narratives.

With a diverse body of work that spans across different mediums, Tim Blake Nelson continues to captivate audiences with his talent and dedication to his craft. His contributions to the entertainment industry as both an actor and a director have left a lasting impact, solidifying his place as a respected and admired figure in Hollywood.

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Captain America: Brave New World

Samuel Sterns

2025

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Ghosted

Borislov

2023

Salt-of-the-earth Cole falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie—but then makes the shocking discovery that she's a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world.

The Incredible Hulk

Samuel Sterns

2008

Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.

Minority Report

Gideon [Department of Containment]

2002

John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge.

Angel Has Fallen

VP Kirby

2019

After a treacherous attack, Secret Service agent Mike Banning is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trumbull. Chased by his own colleagues and the FBI, Banning begins a race against the clock to clear his name.

Fantastic Four

Harvey Elder

2015

Four young outsiders teleport to a dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")

2018

Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Black Rabbits (voice)

2022

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

Greedy People

Wallace

2024

The eclectic residents of a small, picturesque island town must navigate a sensational murder and the discovery of a million dollars, leading to a series of increasingly bad decisions which upend the once-peaceful community.

Donnie Brasco

FBI Technician

1997

An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.

Lincoln

Richard Schell

2012

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

Nightmare Alley

Carny Boss

2021

An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.

Just Mercy

Ralph Myers

2019

The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.

Holes

Dr. Pendanski

2003

A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he must dig holes in order to build character. What he doesn't know is that he is digging holes in order to search for a lost treasure hidden somewhere in the camp.

The Thin Red Line

Pvt. Brian Tills

1998

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Delmar O'Donnell

2000

In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.

The Bricklayer

O'Malley

2023

Someone is blackmailing the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists and making it look like the agency is responsible. As the world begins to unite against the U.S., the CIA must lure its most brilliant – and rebellious – operative out of retirement, forcing him to confront his checkered past while unraveling an international conspiracy.

Meet the Fockers

Officer LeFlore

2004

Hard-to-crack ex-CIA man Jack Byrnes and his wife Dina head for the warmer climes of Florida to meet the parents of their son-in-law-to-be, Greg Focker. Unlike their happily matched offspring, the future in-laws find themselves in a situation of opposites that definitely do not attract.

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

Wayne Foster

2016

19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.

Colossal

Garth

2017

A woman discovers that severe catastrophic events are somehow connected to the mental breakdown from which she's suffering.

The Report

Raymond Nathan

2019

The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program, which was found to be brutal, immoral and ineffective. With the truth at stake, Jones battled tirelessly to make public what many in power sought to keep hidden.

Syriana

Danny Dalton

2005

The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.

Old Henry

Henry

2021

A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust. Defending a siege of his homestead, the farmer reveals a talent for gun-slinging that surprises everyone calling his true identity into question.

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

Jacobo

2004

After solving their last mystery at Spooky Island, the Mystery Inc. gang is back in Coolsville, where they are being honored with their very own exhibit at the Coolsonian Criminology Museum. However, when a masked villain steals costumes of classic monsters on display and brings them to life, the gang must come out of retirement to solve the case.

The Good Girl

Bubba

2002

A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.

Heavyweights

Camp Hope Salesman

1995

Camp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable with their extra pounds. But when tyrannical fitness guru Tony buys the camp, he puts the kids on a cruel regimen that goes too far. Sick of the endless weeks of "all work and no play," the kids stage a coup and reclaim their summer of fun.

The Homesman

The Freighter

2014

When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy. Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a low-life drifter, George Briggs, to join her. The unlikely pair and the three women head east, where a waiting minister and his wife have offered to take the women in. But the group first must traverse the harsh Nebraska Territories marked by stark beauty, psychological peril and constant threat.

The Big Year

Fuchs

2011

Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.

Joe's Apartment

Cockroach (voice)

1996

A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a couple thousand singing, dancing cockroaches.

Fido

Mr. Theopolis

2006

Timmy Robinson's best friend in the whole wide world is a six-foot tall rotting zombie named Fido. But when Fido eats the next-door neighbor, Mom and Dad hit the roof, and Timmy has to go to the ends of the earth to keep Fido a part of the family. A boy-and-his-dog movie for grown ups, "Fido" will rip your heart out.

The Big White

Gary

2005

To remedy his financial problems, a travel agent has his eye on a frozen corpse, which just happens to be sought after by two hitmen.

Amateur

Young Detective

1994

A man wakes up in an alley, bleeding and with no memory of who he is. He stumbles into a coffee shop and is befriended by a charitable ex-nun who is failing in her attempts to write marketable pornography.

Leaves of Grass

Bolger

2009

An Ivy League professor returns home, where his pot-growing twin brother has concocted a plan to take down a local drug lord.

The Astronaut Farmer

Kevin Munchak

2007

Texan Charles Farmer left the Air Force as a young man to save the family ranch when his dad died. Like most American ranchers, he owes his bank. Unlike most, he's an astrophysicist with a rocket in his barn - one he's built and wants to take into space. It's his dream. The FBI puts him under surveillance when he tries to buy rocket fuel, and the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan – but Charles is undeterred.

Production

Leaves of Grass

Producer

2009

An Ivy League professor returns home, where his pot-growing twin brother has concocted a plan to take down a local drug lord.