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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 60 years old
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Poster of RiffTrax: Super Zeroes
RiffTrax: Super Zeroes
Michael J. Nelson was 60 in RiffTrax: Super Zeroes as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 2025
Poster of RiffTrax Live: Point Break
RiffTrax Live: Point Break
Michael J. Nelson was 59 in RiffTrax Live: Point Break as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 2024
Poster of GrimTrax
GrimTrax
Michael J. Nelson was 59 in GrimTrax as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2024
Poster of RiffTrax Live: RAD
RiffTrax Live: RAD
Michael J. Nelson was 58 in RiffTrax Live: RAD as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1996
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Michael J. Nelson was 27 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1991
Poster of Rifftrax: A Talking Cat!?!
Rifftrax: A Talking Cat!?!
Michael J. Nelson will be 60+ in Rifftrax: A Talking Cat!?! as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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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 'Writer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 25 1989