BRIAN NELSON JR. - AEA, - SAG-AFTRA

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Represented by:

DDO Chicago (IL) 312-319-2888 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Theatre, Voiceover, Modeling, Print, Hosting / Public Appearances

DDO LA Adult Theatrical Division (CA) (323) 462-8000

DDO Southeast (GA) (818) 621-5243 / (323) 462-8000

Hayes Talent Agency (IL) (773) 565-4422 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Voiceover

Hayes Talent Agency (GA) (404) 906-7969 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Voiceover

Hayes Talent Agency (CA) (323) 378-7500

Kreativ Media Partners (CA) 310-907-5735 / (646) 502-5806

Kreativ Media Partners (NY) 646-502-5806

Television

THE CHI

Recurring

SHOWTIME

CHICAGO MED (2019)

Guest Star

NBC UNIVERSAL

CHICAGO PD (2017)

Guest Star

NBC UNIVERSAL

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

NBC UNIVERSAL

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Co-Star

ABC

ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMING

Co-Star

CW

INSECURE

Co-Star

HBO

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Co-star

CBS

SNOWFALL

Co-star

FX

A.P.B.

Co-star

FOX

Film

Christmas With My Ex

Supporting

T.V. One

The Talented Tenth

Lead

Brian Nelson Jr.

Teacher

Supporting

Adam Dick

Open Up

Lead

Kortnee B. Woodall/ Flashpoint

Road Trip: The Ride

Supporting

Samuel Woffard

Psychopath

Lead

Mack Nevell

Commercials

Hunts Chili

CITGO:Fuel Good

BVK/CITGO

Theater

The Mountaintop

us/ Martin Luther King Jr.

Geffen Play.-Patricia McGregor

August Wilson’s Radio Golf

Sterling

Gulfshore Playhouse- Marshall

Midsummers Night Dream

Oberon

Gulfshore Playhouse

Pipeline

Dun

Alabama Shakes Fest-Ron Parson

Hooded or Being Black For Dummies

Officer Borzoi/ Apollo

First Floor Thea.-Mikael Burke

Cry It Out

Mitchell U/s performed

Northlight-Jessica Fisch

Dontrell Who Kissed The Sea

Dontrell Jones Jr.

First Floor Theatre-Chika Ika

Last Dancer Standing

Raymond

Black Ensemble Theatre

The Skin of Our Teeth

Mr. Antrobus u/s

Remmy Bumpoo-Krissy Vanderwark

Jesus Christ Superstar

Soldier 1/ Ensemble

Paramount Theatre d.Ron Kellum

Man In The Ring

Luis u/s (Perf)

Court Theatre d.Charles Newell

The Scottsboro Boys

Willy/Brodski US.

Raven Theatre d. Mike Menedium

The Marvin Gaye Story

The Miracles

Black Ensemble Theatre D.brook

Dreamgirls

Wayne,u/s Curtis Taylor Jr.

Porchlight Music Theatre d.Bre

The Color Purple

Preacher/ Grady/ Harpo Us.

TOUR-Theatre 47/ John Ruffin

Hairspray

Thad/ Ensemble

Paramount Theatre d. Amber Mak

Hellcab

Architect

Profiles Theatre d. Eric Burgh

Soldier's Heart

Sergeant Williams

Clockwise Theatre d.Doug McDad

Dreamgirls

Wayne

Theater47/John Ruffin

Chicago's Golden Soul

Alvin Cash, Ensemble

Black Ensemble Theater

The Boy Who Became Invisible

AJ

Black Ensemble Theater

The Curtis Mayfield Story

Fred Cash of Impressions,

Black Ensemble Theater

Everywhere You Look

Ford

Southern Illinois University

Its Just College

Victor

Southern Illinois University

Showstoppin

Singer/dancer

Six Flags Great America

Bugs Bunny Starlight Spectacular

Human Performer

Six Flags Great America

Wiggles World

Host

Six Flags Great America

Workshops/Stage Readings

The Burghers of Calais

Pro Quo

Court Theater- Ron OJ Parson

At A Certain Age

Ensemble

Pride Films and Plays

Emmett "Till" The Musical

Reverend/ Pink Bradley

Pride Films and Plays

The Marvellettes

Berry Gordy

Black Ensemble Theater

Training

Scene Study

Berg Studios- CURRENTLY

Gregory Berger- Sobeck

Scene Study

John Hindman-CURRENTLY

John Hindman

BOOTCAMP- 2022

Berg Studios

Adrian LaTourelle

Technique Clinic-2021

Lesly Kahn

Comedy Intensive-2020

Lesly Kahn

3 Hour Work Session-2020

Lesly Kahn

On Camera Class-2020

Susan Batson

British American Drama Academy

Oxford University

James Bundy(Chekov/scene study

British American Drama Academy

Oxford University

John Tucker (Voice / Acting)

British American Drama Academy

Oxford University

Mick Barnfather-movement/mask

British American Drama Academy

Oxford University

Irina Brown-Shakespeare/ scene

Private On Camera Coach

Stef Tovar

On Camera- Quick Prep

SAG AFTRA BUILDING

Janelle Snow

On-Camera 1

Acting Studio Chicago

Doug McDade

Jazz

Ariane Dolan

Musical Theater

Kenny Ingram

Industrial/Print/ Voice Over

Andis

The Saturn Lounge

Jim Bean

The Cocktail Project

Lays V/O

BRIAN NELSON JR. is a actor, writer, director, and filmmaker from Chicago. His short THE TALENTED TENTH, scored him Official Selection for the Chicago Indie Film Awards, Micheaux Film Festival, and Blue Ridge Film Festival. Nominee for the Cannes World Film Festival. Next, he can be seen in "Christmas With My Ex" on TV ONE, "General Hospital" on ABC, and "All American: Homecoming" on the CW. On TV, he's guest starred on Dick Wolf procedurals "Chicago Med” and “Chicago P.D” (NBC). Insecure(HBO)& A.P.B. (FOX)

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 180 lbs

Aerobics, Basketball, Football, Roller Skating, Swimming - ability - general, Track & Field, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Dance Ballet, Dance Hip Hop, Dance Jazz, Dance Modern, Dance Salsa, Dance Samba, Dance Tango, Dance Tap, Dancer, Diving, Firearms, Host, Licensed Driver, Singer, Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor, African Accent, American - Southern Accent