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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: Super Zeroes

RiffTrax: Super Zeroes

Michael J. Nelson was 60 in RiffTrax: Super Zeroes as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 2025

Poster of RiffTrax Live: Point Break

RiffTrax Live: Point Break

Michael J. Nelson was 59 in RiffTrax Live: Point Break as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 2024

Poster of GrimTrax

Michael J. Nelson was 59 in GrimTrax as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2024

Poster of RiffTrax Live: RAD

RiffTrax Live: RAD

Michael J. Nelson was 58 in RiffTrax Live: RAD as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 2022

Poster of RiffTrax Live: Amityville - The Evil Escapes

RiffTrax Live: Amityville - The Evil Escapes

Michael J. Nelson was 57 in RiffTrax Live: Amityville - The Evil Escapes

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 2022

Poster of RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins

RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins

Michael J. Nelson was 56 in RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 17 2021

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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 06 2019

Poster of RiffTrax Live: Octaman

RiffTrax Live: Octaman

Michael J. Nelson was 54 in RiffTrax Live: Octaman as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 2019

Poster of The Rifftrax Yule Log

The Rifftrax Yule Log

Michael J. Nelson was 54 in The Rifftrax Yule Log as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 2018

Poster of RiffTrax Live: Space Mutiny

RiffTrax Live: Space Mutiny

Michael J. Nelson was 53 in RiffTrax Live: Space Mutiny as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2016

Poster of RiffTrax Live: Mothra

RiffTrax Live: Mothra

Michael J. Nelson was 51 in RiffTrax Live: Mothra as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 2015

Poster of RiffTrax Live: Miami Connection

RiffTrax Live: Miami Connection

Michael J. Nelson was 50 in RiffTrax Live: Miami Connection

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 2014

Poster of RiffTrax Live: Godzilla

RiffTrax Live: Godzilla

Michael J. Nelson was 49 in RiffTrax Live: Godzilla as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 2014

Poster of RiffTrax Live: Sharknado

RiffTrax Live: Sharknado

Michael J. Nelson was 49 in RiffTrax Live: Sharknado as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 2012

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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 2010

Poster of Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness

Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness

Michael J. Nelson was 45 in Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 2009

Poster of Max the Hero

Michael J. Nelson was 43 in Max the Hero as 'Stew (voice)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1996

Poster of Poopie!

Michael J. Nelson was 31 in Poopie!

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1964

Poster of Rifftrax: A Talking Cat!?!

Rifftrax: A Talking Cat!?!

Michael J. Nelson will be 60+ in Rifftrax: A Talking Cat!?! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Poster of Rifftrax : Red Dawn

Rifftrax : Red Dawn

Michael J. Nelson will be 60+ in Rifftrax : Red Dawn

Movie Released: Unreleased

Poster of Rifftrax : Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Rifftrax : Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Michael J. Nelson will be 60+ in Rifftrax : Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Poster of This Is MST 3K

Michael J. Nelson will be 60+ in This Is MST 3K as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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

Michael J. Nelson was 49+ in Total Riff Off

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 25 1989