Derek Nelson
Derek Nelson (born April 10, 1987) is an American film and television actor.
Biography
Nelson was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Buchanan County, Virginia. Nelson had attended the Twin Valley High School coming with a High school diploma in 2006. He had graduated with honors despite being a class clown. Nelson's height is 5 foot and 10 inches. He was nicknamed "The Mongoose".
Nelson had entered film acting in 2007 making the film, 21, his first film début which will be released in 2008. His role in the film is the "Pool Model". In late 2008, he will be appearing in his second film called Harold which will be scheduled for release in late 08, starring Spencer Breslin, Ally Sheedy, Nikki Blonsky, and also Cuba Gooding, Jr.. According to the Internet Movie Database, Nelson has Russian, Middle Eastern, Southern, Scottish, and Irish accents.
Nelson was trained at the "Chris Bearde School of Comedy" located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nelson became good friends with Hollywood producer and writer Chris Bearde. He had studied comedy with him. Derek had then attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a 4.0 GPA before deciding to drop out and pursue an acting career.
Nelson is currently in post-production with his role in the film Harold which will be released in 08.
Filmography
- Harold (2008) (post-production) - Mason
- 21 (2008) (completed) - Pool Model
- Penn & Teller: [...]! (2007) (TV series) (Himself) - Cop (1 episode)