Portrait of Michael J. Nelson

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 59 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 'Writer'.
Thu, Aug 08 2024
Poster of GrimTrax
GrimTrax
Michael J. Nelson was
59 in GrimTrax
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Jan 19 2024
Poster of RiffTrax Live: RAD
RiffTrax Live: RAD
Michael J. Nelson was
58 in RiffTrax Live: RAD
as 'Writer'.
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 'Writer'.
Thu, Aug 18 2022
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders
RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders
Michael J. Nelson was
54 in RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jul 06 2019
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 'Director'.
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 'Writer'.
Thu, Jun 15 2017
Poster of RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
Michael J. Nelson was
51 in RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Jun 28 2016
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus
RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus
Michael J. Nelson was
50 in RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Dec 04 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 'Writer'.
Thu, Dec 05 2013
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Starship Troopers
Rifftrax Live: Starship Troopers
Michael J. Nelson was
48 in Rifftrax Live: Starship Troopers
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Aug 15 2013
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 'Executive Producer, Writer'.
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 'Executive Producer, Writer'.
Thu, Oct 28 2010
Poster of Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness
Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness
Michael J. Nelson was
45 in Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Aug 19 2010
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 'Writer'.
Tue, Nov 07 2000
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 'Writer'.
Fri, Apr 19 1996

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Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Michael J. Nelson was
25+ in Mystery Science Theater 3000
as 'Director, Writer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 25 1989