Eric Nelsen
Eric’s love for acting flourished, leading to successful roles in Broadway productions like 13 the Musical. His talent and dedication continued to shine, propelling him to TV dramas where he landed a significant role on the main cast of All My Children and earned prestigious Emmy awards for his outstanding performances in The Bay and The Inheritance. As Eric grew older and the demands of traveling for performances and filming became challenging to balance with their growing family, he and his wife, Sainty, began strategizing to adjust their life.
Dad, husband, and Emmy award winner juggling scripts and diapers on the airwaves.
Meet Eric Nelsen, the passionate and collected actor who knows that success isn’t about following a formula, but about seizing the right opportunities as they come. You may know him from the hit Yellowstone spin-off series, 1883, but Eric has been grinding away at his career since he was a kid. Growing up in South Florida, Eric displayed extraordinary talent and passion for performing arts from a young age. His journey led him to New York, where fate and his mother’s courage opened doors that defined his life.
In early 2020, Eric and his wife Sainty relocated to Fort Worth, seeking a slower pace of life and more time with family. Yet, fate had more in store for him, and he landed the role of Ennis on 1883, a defining project in his career. As he fully immerses himself in his on-screen roles, Eric cherishes the moments with his family, finding true success in their love and support.
Eric’s journey continues with a passion for the craft and a desire to explore new opportunities, particularly in the Country and Americana genres. With unwavering dedication and a thirst for new characters, Eric embraces the chaos and perfection that life offers, always striving to learn and grow along the way.
Awards:
Best Play, The Inheritance - Tony Award (2021)
Outstanding Supporting Actor, The Bay - Daytime Emmy (2018)
Outstanding Digital Drama Series, The Bay - Daytime Emmy (2018, 2017)
Outstanding New Approaches - Drama Series, The Bay - Daytime Emmy (2015)
Home Grown Award for Best Feature, Chasing Yesterday - Garden State Film Festival (2015)
Audience Award for Best Feature, Chasing Yesterday - Garden State Film Festival (2015)
Winner Feature Film, Emoticon ;) - Gen Art Film Festival (2013)