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Michael J. Nelson

Bio: Michael J. Nelson is the former host and writer of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning Mystery Science Theater 3000
Born: Sun, Oct 11 1964
Birthplace: St. Charles, Illinois
Michael J. Nelson is 60 years old
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Poster of RiffTrax Live: Point Break
RiffTrax Live: Point Break
Michael J. Nelson was
59 in RiffTrax Live: Point Break
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 08 2024
Poster of GrimTrax
GrimTrax
Michael J. Nelson was
59 in GrimTrax
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 19 2024
Poster of RiffTrax Live: RAD
RiffTrax Live: RAD
Michael J. Nelson was
58 in RiffTrax Live: RAD
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 17 2023
Poster of Rifftrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing
Rifftrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing
Michael J. Nelson was
57 in Rifftrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 18 2022
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes
RiffTrax Live: Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes
Michael J. Nelson was
57 in RiffTrax Live: Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes
Tue, Oct 26 2021
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins
RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins
Michael J. Nelson was
56 in RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 17 2021
Poster of Rifftrax: Stitches
Rifftrax: Stitches
Michael J. Nelson was
55 in Rifftrax: Stitches
Fri, Jun 26 2020
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion
RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion
Michael J. Nelson was
55 in RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion
as 'Mike'.
Fri, Oct 18 2019
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders
RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders
Michael J. Nelson was
54 in RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 06 2019
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Octaman
RiffTrax Live: Octaman
Michael J. Nelson was
54 in RiffTrax Live: Octaman
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 18 2019
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Space Mutiny
Rifftrax Live: Space Mutiny
Michael J. Nelson was
53 in Rifftrax Live: Space Mutiny
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 10 2018
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors
RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors
Michael J. Nelson was
52 in RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 17 2017
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party
RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party
Michael J. Nelson was
52 in RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jun 15 2017
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Samurai Cop
Rifftrax Live: Samurai Cop
Michael J. Nelson was
52 in Rifftrax Live: Samurai Cop
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Apr 13 2017
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Carnival of Souls
Rifftrax Live: Carnival of Souls
Michael J. Nelson was
52 in Rifftrax Live: Carnival of Souls
Thu, Oct 27 2016
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Mothra
Rifftrax Live: Mothra
Michael J. Nelson was
51 in Rifftrax Live: Mothra
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Aug 18 2016
Poster of RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
Michael J. Nelson was
51 in RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 28 2016
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Time Chasers
Rifftrax Live: Time Chasers
Michael J. Nelson was
51 in Rifftrax Live: Time Chasers
as 'Himself'.
Thu, May 05 2016
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016
Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016
Michael J. Nelson was
51 in Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Apr 04 2016
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
Michael J. Nelson was
51 in RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
Thu, Dec 03 2015
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Miami Connection
Rifftrax Live: Miami Connection
Michael J. Nelson was
50 in Rifftrax Live: Miami Connection
Thu, Oct 01 2015
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Sharknado 2
RiffTrax Live: Sharknado 2
Michael J. Nelson was
50 in RiffTrax Live: Sharknado 2
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 15 2015
Poster of Rifftrax Live: The Room
Rifftrax Live: The Room
Michael J. Nelson was
50 in Rifftrax Live: The Room
as 'Himself'.
Wed, May 06 2015
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015
Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015
Michael J. Nelson was
50 in Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Mar 06 2015
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus
RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus
Michael J. Nelson was
50 in RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 04 2014
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Godzilla
RiffTrax Live: Godzilla
Michael J. Nelson was
49 in RiffTrax Live: Godzilla
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 14 2014
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Sharknado
RiffTrax Live: Sharknado
Michael J. Nelson was
49 in RiffTrax Live: Sharknado
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jul 10 2014
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Rifftrax Live: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Michael J. Nelson was
49 in Rifftrax Live: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 05 2013
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Night of the Living Dead
RiffTrax Live: Night of the Living Dead
Michael J. Nelson was
49 in RiffTrax Live: Night of the Living Dead
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 24 2013
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Motion Picture Odyssey
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Motion Picture Odyssey
Michael J. Nelson was
48 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Motion Picture Odyssey
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 03 2013
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Starship Troopers
Rifftrax Live: Starship Troopers
Michael J. Nelson was
48 in Rifftrax Live: Starship Troopers
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 15 2013
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013
RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013
Michael J. Nelson was
48 in RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013
as 'Himself'.
Thu, May 30 2013
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Birdemic - Shock and Terror
RiffTrax Live: Birdemic - Shock and Terror
Michael J. Nelson was
48 in RiffTrax Live: Birdemic - Shock and Terror
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Oct 25 2012
Poster of RiffTrax Live: "Manos" the Hands of Fate
RiffTrax Live: "Manos" the Hands of Fate
Michael J. Nelson was
47 in RiffTrax Live: "Manos" the Hands of Fate
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 16 2012
Poster of RiffTrax: Thor
RiffTrax: Thor
Michael J. Nelson was
46 in RiffTrax: Thor
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 27 2011
Poster of RiffTrax Live: House on Haunted Hill
RiffTrax Live: House on Haunted Hill
Michael J. Nelson was
46 in RiffTrax Live: House on Haunted Hill
as 'himself'.
Thu, Oct 28 2010
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness
Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness
Michael J. Nelson was
45 in Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness
Thu, Aug 19 2010
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!
RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!
Michael J. Nelson was
45 in RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Dec 16 2009
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space
RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space
Michael J. Nelson was
44 in RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 20 2009
Poster of Max the Hero
Max the Hero
Michael J. Nelson was
43 in Max the Hero
as 'Stew (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 20 2007
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
Michael J. Nelson was
36 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
as 'Mike Nelson'.
Tue, Nov 07 2000
Poster of The Last Dance: RAW
The Last Dance: RAW
Michael J. Nelson was
35 in The Last Dance: RAW
as 'Himself / Mike Nelson'.
Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2
Michael J. Nelson was
34 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2
as 'Mike Nelson'.
Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1
Michael J. Nelson was
33 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1
as 'Mike Nelson'.
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Michael J. Nelson was
31 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
as 'Mike Nelson'.
Fri, Apr 19 1996
Poster of Poopie!
Poopie!
Michael J. Nelson was
31 in Poopie!
Thu, Nov 23 1995
Poster of Poopie Parade of Values
Poopie Parade of Values
Michael J. Nelson was
31 in Poopie Parade of Values
as 'Mike Nelson'.
Thu, Nov 23 1995
Poster of MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special
MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special
Michael J. Nelson was
30 in MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special
as 'Mike Nelson'.
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Three Stooges: Greatest Routines
Three Stooges: Greatest Routines
Michael J. Nelson was
0 in Three Stooges: Greatest Routines
as 'Michael J. Nelson'.
Tue, Dec 01 1964
Poster of RiffTrax: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
RiffTrax: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Michael J. Nelson will be
60+ in RiffTrax: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
as 'Himself (voice)'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Year of Laughing Dangerously
The Year of Laughing Dangerously
Michael J. Nelson will be
60+ in The Year of Laughing Dangerously
as 'Joel Williams'.
Unreleased
Poster of This Is MST 3K
This Is MST 3K
Michael J. Nelson will be
60+ in This Is MST 3K
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Total Riff Off
Total Riff Off
Michael J. Nelson was
49+ in Total Riff Off
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 2014
Poster of The Adventures of Edward the Less
The Adventures of Edward the Less
Michael J. Nelson was
36+ in The Adventures of Edward the Less
as 'The Noble One (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Michael J. Nelson was
25+ in Mystery Science Theater 3000
as 'Mike Nelson, Gamera, Torgo, Tony Travis (voice), Officer Mike, Clown, Morrissey, Imperialistic Alien 1'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 25 1989