John Allen Nelson

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John Allen Nelson

Born August 28, 1959 (1959-08-28) (age 48)
San Antonio, Texas Flag of the United States United States

John Allen Nelson (born August 28, in San Antonio, Texas) is an American actor.

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[edit] Early life

John Allen Nelson was born in San Antonio, Texas. He spent his first three years in Germany with his three siblings, David, Nancy and Diana where his father was stationed as a doctor for the U.S. Air Force.

[edit] Career

He starred as the title character in the low-budget comedy-fantasy Hunk where a nerd was transformed into him as a golden tanned muscular hunk that had good looks and a muscular physique. However, Hunk did cause controversy over his over demensioned private part and was nicknamed "the guy with the longest"[[1]].

Nelson co-starred with Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, Royal Dano and John Vernon in the 1988 cult/sci-fi epic Killer Klowns From Outer Space.

The following year, Nelson co-starred in the early seasons of the series Baywatch as "John D. Cort," a lifeguard who is ultimately forced to retire because of retinitis pigmentosa. Later, Nelson co-starred with fellow Baywatch alum Gena Lee Nolin in the syndicated Sheena, Queen of the Jungle.

Nelson also co-wrote the screenplay for the martial arts-yarn Best of the Best 2.

Nelson's first television success was in the role of Walt Cummings in 24, followed by the role of Senator Jeffrey Collins in the Fox drama Vanished.

Nelson also appeared as Paul, Monica's boyfriend (aka "The Wine Guy") in the first episode of Friends.

[edit] Personal life

Nelson married Åse Nelson in 1988. They separated in 2003 and divorced in 2005. His two children -- son Axel (b.1990) and daughter Linnea (b.1994) -- live with their mother in Sweden. He is now engaged to actress Justine Eyre.

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