Craig T. Nelson
Known for: Acting
Craig Theodore Nelson (born April 4, 1944) is an American actor known for his Emmy-winning role as Hayden Fox on the ABC sitcom Coach. He's also known for his roles in Poltergeist, Stir Crazy, and The Incredibles. Before becoming an actor in 1971, Nelson was a gag writer and comic based in Los Angeles. He studied at Central Washington University and the University of Arizona.
Filmography
Series
Hawaii Five-0
Tyler Cain
2010
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
Young Sheldon
Dale Ballard
2017
Series
Monk
Ethan Rickover
2002
Series
CSI: NY
Robert Dunbrook
2004
Series
Coach
Coach Hayden Fox
1989
Series
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Charlie (as Craig Nelson)
1970
Series
American Playhouse
Marlyn Huutula
1982
Series
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
1944
Series
Charlie's Angels
Stone
1976
Series
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
Dale
2024
Series
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter
1956
Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self
1992
Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Guest
1992
Series
My Name Is Earl
Warden Jerry Hazelwood
2005
Series
Parenthood
Zeek Braverman
2010
Series
Grace and Frankie
Guy
2015
Film
The Incredibles
Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
2004
Film
Incredibles 2
Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
2018
Series
The District
Jack Mannion
2000
Series
SpongeBob SquarePants
Coach Cod (voice)
1999
Film
The Proposal
Joe Paxton
2009
Film
The Devil's Advocate
Alexander Cullen
1997
Series
The Agency
Chief Jack Mannion
2001
Series
Wonder Woman
Sam
1975
Series
WKRP in Cincinnati
1978
Film
Blades of Glory
Coach
2007
Series
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self
2018
Series
Pixar Popcorn
Bob Parr (voice)
2021
Film
Born on the Fourth of July
Marine Officer
1989
Film
Poltergeist
Steve Freeling
1982
Film
Get Hard
Martin
2015
Series
LEGO Pixar: BrickToons
Bob Parr (voice)
2024
Film
Soul Surfer
Dr. David Rovinsky
2011
Film
Book Club
Bruce
2018
Film
Gold
Kenny Wells
2016
Film
All the Right Moves
Nickerson
1983
Film
The Killing Fields
Military Attaché
1984
Film
Turner & Hooch
Howard Hyde
1989
Film
The Skulls
Litten Mandrake
2000
Film
The Family Stone
Kelly Stone
2005
Series
Call to Glory
Col. Raynor Sarnac
1984
Film
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Steve Freeling
1986
Film
Stir Crazy
Deputy Ward Wilson
1980
Film
Auntie Edna
Bob Parr (voice)
2018
Film
Wag the Dog
Senator John Neal (uncredited)
1997
Film
Action Jackson
Peter Dellaplane
1988
Series
Chicago Story
Kenneth A. Dutton
1982
Series
Creature
Dr. Simon Chase
1998
Film
Private Benjamin
Capt. William Wooldridge
1980
Film
Book Club: The Next Chapter
Bruce
2023
Film
...And Justice for All
Frank Bowers
1979
Film
Silkwood
Winston
1983
Film
The Pixar Story
Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice) (archive footage)
2007
Film
Flesh Gordon
The Monster (voice) (uncredited)
1974
Series
Private Benjamin
Capt. Braddock
1981
Series
Private Benjamin
Col. Hogan
1981
Film
Troop Beverly Hills
Freddy Nefler
1989
Series
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
Harley Steinmetz
1990
Film
The Company Men
Salinger
2010
Film
Incredibles 3
Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
2028
Film
Ghosts of Mississippi
Ed Peters
1996
Series
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Film
If These Walls Could Talk
Jim Harris
1996
Film
The Osterman Weekend
Bernard Osterman
1983
Film
Where the Buffalo Roam
Cop on Stand
1980
Film
The Formula
Geologist #2
1980
Series
Murder in Texas
Jack Ramsey
1981
Series
The Fire Next Time
Drew Morgan
1993
Film
Scream Blacula Scream
Sarge
1973
Film
Green and Gold
Buck
2025
Film
Me and Him
Peter Aramis
1988
Film
Red Riding Hood
Godfrey
1987
Series
To Serve and Protect
Tom Carr
1999
Film
Man, Woman and Child
Bernie Ackerman
1983
Film
I'm Not Rappaport
The Cowboy
1996
Film
Mr. Incredible and Pals
Mr. Incredible (commentary voice)
2005
Film
Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story
Major Bill Harcourt
1989
Film
The Josephine Baker Story
Walter Winchell
1991
Film
Dirty Pictures
Sheriff Simon Leis
2000
Film
Call to Glory
Colonel Raynor Sarnac
1984
Film
Paper Dolls
Michael Caswell
1982
Film
Rage!
Ray
1980
Film
The Return of Count Yorga
Sgt. O'Connor
1971
Film
The Making of Poltergeist
Self
1982
Film
She Was Here
Self
2026
Film
Extreme Close-Up
Philip Toll
1990
Film
The Promise of Love
Major Landau
1980
Film
Probable Cause
Lieutenant Louis Whitmire
1994
Film
The Huntress
Ralph Thorson
2000
Film
Rachel River
Marlyn Huutula
1989
Film
Ride with the Wind
Frank Shelby
1994
Film
The Switch
Russ Fine
1993
Film
Alex: The Life of a Child
Frank Deford
1986
Film
To Serve and Protect
Tom Carr
1999
Film
Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker
Claims Adjuster
1979
All Over Again
Cole
2007
Film
Chicago Story
Kenneth A. Dutton
1981
Film
Incredicoaster | Disneyland Resort
Mr. Incredible (voice)
2025
Film
The Curse of Poltergeist
2002
Film
Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend'
Self
2004
Film
Inmates: A Love Story
Daniels
1981
Film
The Lies Boys Tell
Larry
1994
Film
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story
Senator Edward Kennedy
1986