- Born
- Birth nameCraig Theodore Nelson
- Nicknames
- Fish
- Coach
- Craig Nelson
- Height6′ 3½″ (1.92 m)
- Craig T. Nelson was born on April 4, 1944 in Spokane, Washington, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Coach (1989), The Incredibles (2004) and Poltergeist (1982). He has been married to Doria Cook-Nelson since 1987. He was previously married to Robin McCarthy.
- SpousesDoria Cook-Nelson(1987 - present)Robin McCarthy(June 12, 1965 - June 15, 1982) (divorced, 3 children)
- ChildrenTiffany NelsonChristopher Nelson
- ParentsVera Margaret Nelson
- Towering height
- Had to add the "T" as a middle initial to avoid confusion with actor, Craig Richard Nelson, who had registered his name first with the Screen Actors Guild.
- Was offered the role of "Jay Pritchett" for the pilot of Modern Family (2009), but turned it down.
- Began his career as a comedian before starting his acting career in 1971.
- Is a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do.
- As of 2018, has three children, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
- [on Government Aid] I've been on food stamps and welfare, did anyone help me out? No.
- [on the death of his ¨Coach¨ co-star Jerry Van Dyke]: I am incredibly sad to hear of Jerry's passing. He was such a brilliant comedian and we had a great time working together on 'Coach'. It is just devastating news. My thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and the family.
- [2026, on the passing of Shelley Fabares] Shelley was a great and grand lady... just a rock. I will miss her. She was a foundational part of my life during the run of 'Coach'.
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