Michael J. Nelson
Known for exceptional writing in global cinema.
Profession
Writing
Birthday
11 Oct 1964
Age
62 Years
Born In
St. Charles, Illinois
Total Projects
77
Years Active
62 Yrs
Avg Rating
8.1 ★
Overview
Michael J. Nelson is the former host and writer of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning Mystery Science Theater 3000. Since that time, he has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows, penned a regular column for TV Guide, and authored best-selling books for both HarperCollins and Abrams. His first book, Mike Nelson's Movie Megacheese, thrilled critics, including Richard Schickel of Time Magazine,...
Known For
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1989
Filmography
movie
Hunks of Junk
Hunks of Junk
as Self
movie
GrimTrax Returns
GrimTrax Returns
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Timecop
RiffTrax Live: Timecop
as Self
movie
RiffTrax: Super Zeroes
RiffTrax: Super Zeroes
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Point Break
RiffTrax Live: Point Break
as Self
movie
GrimTrax
GrimTrax
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: RAD
RiffTrax Live: RAD
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing
RiffTrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Amityville - The Evil Escapes
RiffTrax Live: Amityville - The Evil Escapes
movie
RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins
RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion
RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders
RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Octaman
RiffTrax Live: Octaman
as Self
movie
The Rifftrax Yule Log
The Rifftrax Yule Log
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Space Mutiny
RiffTrax Live: Space Mutiny
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors
RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party
RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party
as Self
movie
Rifftrax Live: Samurai Cop
Rifftrax Live: Samurai Cop
as Self
movie
Rifftrax Live: Carnival of Souls
Rifftrax Live: Carnival of Souls
movie
RiffTrax Live: Mothra
RiffTrax Live: Mothra
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Time Chasers
RiffTrax Live: Time Chasers
as Self
movie
Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016
Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
movie
RiffTrax Live: Miami Connection
RiffTrax Live: Miami Connection
movie
RiffTrax Live: Sharknado 2
RiffTrax Live: Sharknado 2
as Self
movie
Rifftrax Live: The Room
Rifftrax Live: The Room
as Self
movie
Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015
Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015
as Himself
movie
RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus
RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Godzilla
RiffTrax Live: Godzilla
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Sharknado
RiffTrax Live: Sharknado
as Himself
tv
Total Riff Off
Total Riff Off
movie
Rifftrax Live: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Rifftrax Live: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Night of the Living Dead
RiffTrax Live: Night of the Living Dead
as Self
movie
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Motion Picture Odyssey
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Motion Picture Odyssey
as Himself
movie
Rifftrax Live: Starship Troopers
Rifftrax Live: Starship Troopers
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013
RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013
as Himself
movie
Santa's Village of Madness
Santa's Village of Madness
as Self
movie
RiffTrax Live: Birdemic - Shock and Terror
RiffTrax Live: Birdemic - Shock and Terror
as Himself
movie
RiffTrax Live: "Manos" the Hands of Fate
RiffTrax Live: "Manos" the Hands of Fate
as Self
movie
Rifftrax Live: Jack the Giant Killer
Rifftrax Live: Jack the Giant Killer
movie
RiffTrax Live: House on Haunted Hill
RiffTrax Live: House on Haunted Hill
as himself
movie
Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness
Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness
movie
RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!
RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!
as Himself
movie
RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space
RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space
as Self
movie
Max the Hero
Max the Hero
as Stew (voice)
movie
The Film Crew: The Giant of Marathon
The Film Crew: The Giant of Marathon
as Self
movie
The Film Crew: Wild Women of Wongo
The Film Crew: Wild Women of Wongo
as Self
movie
The Film Crew: Killers from Space
The Film Crew: Killers from Space
as Self
movie
The Film Crew: Hollywood After Dark
The Film Crew: Hollywood After Dark
as Self
tv
Rifftrax
Rifftrax
movie
The Three Stooges in Color
The Three Stooges in Color
tv
The Adventures of Edward the Less
The Adventures of Edward the Less
as The Noble One (voice)
movie
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
as Mike Nelson
movie
The Last Dance: RAW
The Last Dance: RAW
as Himself / Mike Nelson
movie
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2
as Mike Nelson
movie
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1
as Mike Nelson
movie
1st Annual Mystery Science Theater 3000 Summer Blockbuster Review
1st Annual Mystery Science Theater 3000 Summer Blockbuster Review
as Mike Nelson
movie
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
as Mike Nelson
movie
Poopie!
Poopie!
movie
Poopie Parade of Values
Poopie Parade of Values
as Mike Nelson
movie
MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special
MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special
as Mike Nelson
movie
This Is MST3K
This Is MST3K
as Self
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Valeria
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Mike Nelson
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Torgo
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Morrissey
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Tony Travis (voice)
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Officer Mike
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Holo-Clown
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Imperialistic Alien
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Isaac Asimov Literary Doomsday Device (voice)
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
as Kenny
movie
Three Stooges: Greatest Routines
Three Stooges: Greatest Routines
as Michael J. Nelson
movie
The Year of Laughing Dangerously
The Year of Laughing Dangerously
as Joel Williams
movie
RiffTrax: Pressure Point
RiffTrax: Pressure Point
as Himself
tv
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments
as Mike Nelson