Biography

Devin Nelson was born in NYC - unfortunately, her parents thought it would be better to move to Long Island. She was aptly named after an "All My Children" character, and quickly displayed a flair for the dramatic. As the daughter of a law enforcement officer and a librarian, Devin was taught to value discipline and storytelling.

Her childhood was spent forcing playmates to act in sketches she authored, as well as creating her own original content - a notable project being a commentary on the O.J. Simpson trial at the age of four. Growing up on MTV and SNL, it seemed natural for her to start studying dance and acting early on - performing in musicals at Gateway Playhouse in elementary school and ultimately earning a BFA in Acting at Marymount Manhattan College. Her love of performing carried her through her tumultuous teenage years, allowing her to cope with her mother's illness and parents' subsequent divorce.

In addition to honorable achievements in acting, including a Breakthrough Performance Award at the International Filmmaker Festival of New York, Devin has experienced a slew of varied achievements. From performing in The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, to viral videos about dead pop stars, and a stint on $100,000 Pyramid opposite R&B legend Usher, her life has been a series of happy surprises.

A lifelong theatre geek, her most memorable roles include Juliet in a puppet-infused version of the Shakespeare classic, as well as Hermia in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." She also co-wrote and starred in the play "The Rare Upper Hand," which premiered at the Davenport Theatre. As for her work in film, it was Devin's star turn in the indie feature "One Bedroom" opposite Darien Sills-Evans that garnered her national and international festival attention. She is currently (as of Fall 2020) working on her own projects, which include a series based on her public transportation experiences in NYC and a one woman show inspired by her teenage social media exploits.
- IMDb mini biography by: Devin Nelson