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How many celebrities with the last name Nelson can you think of? The famous Nelsons below have many different professions, including notable actors with the last name Nelson, famous musicians named Nelson, and even athletes named Nelson.
Willie Nelson is certainly one of the most famous Nelsons on this list. One of the famous singer-songwriters with the last name Nelson, he is best known for such hits as “Crazy,” “On the Road Again,” and “To All the Girls I've Loved Before.” He was also a member of The Highwaymen with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson.
Another of the famous people with the last name Nelson is Judd Nelson. He is an actor associated with the Brat Pack. He starred in St. Elmo's Fire, The Breakfast Club, and other films.
Did we forget one of your favorite famous people with the last name Nelson? Just add them to the list!
Willie Nelson
Age: 87Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor,... moreJudd Nelson
Age: 60Judd Asher Nelson (born November 28, 1959) is an American actor best known for his roles as... moreCraig T. Nelson
Age: 76Craig Theodore Nelson (born April 4, 1944) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as... moreTim Blake Nelson
Age: 56Timothy Blake Nelson (born May 11, 1964) is an American actor, writer and director. His most... moreOzzie Nelson
Dec. at 69 (1906-1975)Oswald George Nelson (March 20, 1906 – June 3, 1975) was an American band leader, actor,... moreRicky Nelson
Dec. at 45 (1940-1985)Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985) was an American pop star, musician, and... moreKirsten Nelson
Age: 49Kirsten Nelson (born October 3, 1970) is an American actress and director. Born in Enid,... more- Hawk Nelson is a Canadian Christian rock and pop punk band from Peterborough, Ontario. Formed... more
Sandy Nelson
Age: 81Sander L. Nelson (born December 1, 1938) is an American drummer. Nelson, one of the best-known... moreGeorge Nelson
Age: 70George Driver "Pinky" Nelson (born (1950-07-13)July 13, 1950) is an American physicist,... moreJameer Nelson
Age: 38Jameer Nelson (born February 9, 1982) is an American professional basketball player who is a... moreJordy Nelson
Age: 35Jordy Ray Nelson (born May 31, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. He played... moreRoy Nelson
Age: 44Roy Nelson (born June 20, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the... moreHoratio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
Dec. at 47 (1758-1805)Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, (29 September 1758 – 21... moreGene Nelson
Dec. at 76 (1920-1996)Gene Nelson (March 24, 1920 – September 16, 1996) was an American dancer, actor, screenwriter,... moreDon Nelson
Age: 75Donald Arvid Nelson (born May 15, 1940), sometimes known as Nellie, is an American former... moreAzumah Nelson
Age: 62Azumah Nelson (born 19 July 1958) is a Ghanaian former professional boxer. Widely considered... moreEarle Nelson
Dec. at 31 (1897-1928)Earle Leonard Nelson (né Ferral; May 12, 1897 – January 13, 1928), also known in the media as... moreBill Nelson
Age: 78Clarence William Nelson II (born September 29, 1942) is an American attorney and politician... moreHarriet Nelson
Dec. at 85 (1909-1994)Harriet Nelson (formerly Hilliard; born Peggy Lou Snyder; July 18, 1909 – October 2, 1994) was... moreSteve Nelson
Age: 69Steven Lee Nelson (born April 26, 1951) is a former professional American football linebacker... moreJeff Nelson
Age: 53Jeffrey Allan Nelson (born November 17, 1966) is an American former baseball relief pitcher... moreBattling Nelson
Dec. at 72 (1882-1954)Oscar Matthew "Battling" Nelson ( June 5, 1882 – February 7, 1954), was a Danish-American... moreJoe Nelson
Age: 45Joseph George Nelson (born October 25, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.... moreEd Nelson
Dec. at 86 (1928-2014)Edwin Stafford Nelson (December 21, 1928 – August 9, 2014) was an American actor, best known... more
