
Tim Blake Nelson
ActingAbout Tim Blake Nelson
Timothy Blake Nelson (born May 11, 1964) is an American actor and playwright. Described as a "modern character actor, his roles include Delmar O'Donnell in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Gideon in Minority Report (2002), Doctor Steve Pendanski in Holes (2003), Doctor Jonathan Jacobo in Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), Danny Dalton Jr. in Syriana (2005), Samuel Sterns in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Richard Schell in Lincoln (2012), the titular character of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and Henry McCarty in Old Henry (2021). He portrayed Wade Tillman / Looking Glass in the HBO limited series Watchmen (2019), for which he received a Critics' Choice Television Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020. Nelson's directorial credits include Eye of God (1997), which was nominated for the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and an Independent Spirit Award; O (2001), a modern-day adaptation of Othello; and the Holocaust drama The Grey Zone (2001). Eye of God and The Grey Zone were both adapted from Nelson's own plays. Nelson has also co-directed music videos for Billy Woods and Kenny Segal, including "Babylon by Bus" and "Soft Landing." He also co-directed the music video for Armand Hammer feat. Pink Siifu's "Trauma Mic." Nelson recently published his debut novel, City of Blows (2023), an epic group portrait of four men grappling for control of a script in a radically changing Hollywood. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tim Blake Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tim Blake Nelson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tim Blake Nelson's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tim Blake Nelson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Misfire: The Rise and Fall of the Shooting Gallery, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tim Blake Nelson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tim Blake Nelson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tim Blake Nelson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Testament of Ann Lee | Pastor Reuben Wight | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bang Bang | Bernard 'Bang Bang' Rozyski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Greedy People | Wallace | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Invisibles | Charlie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ghosted | Borislov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio | Black Rabbits (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ninety-Five Senses | Coy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | National Champions | Rodger Cummings | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Carny Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Old Henry | Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Monster | Leroy Sawicki | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Just Mercy | Ralph Myers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The True Don Quixote | Don Quixote | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Report | Raymond Nathan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Angel Has Fallen | VP Kirby | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Vanishing of Sidney Hall | Johan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wormwood | Sidney Gottlieb | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Colossal | Garth | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Confirmation | Vaughn | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Black Dog, Red Dog | Bob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kill the Messenger | Alan Fenster | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Homesman | The Freighter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Misfire: The Rise and Fall of the Shooting Gallery | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bukowski | Henry Bukowski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Lincoln | Richard Schell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Big Miracle | Pat Lafaytette | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Flypaper | Peanut Butter | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Detachment | Mr. Wiatt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Leaves of Grass | Bolger | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | American Violet | David Cohen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk | Samuel Sterns | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Astronaut Farmer | Kevin Munchak | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fido | Mr. Theopolis | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Syriana | Danny Dalton | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Big White | Gary | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Warm Springs | Tom Loyless | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Meet the Fockers | Officer LeFlore | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed | Jacobo | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Wonderland | Billy Deverell | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Holes | Dr. Pendanski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Good Girl | Bubba | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Minority Report | Gideon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Cherish | Daly | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Down from the Mountain | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | O Brother, Where Art Thou? | Delmar O'Donnell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line | Pvt. Brian Tills | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Donnie Brasco | FBI Technician | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Heavyweights | Camp Hope Salesman | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Amateur | Young Detective | Average | Similar → |
Tim Blake Nelson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tim Blake Nelson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tim Blake Nelson is "Misfire: The Rise and Fall of the Shooting Gallery" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Tim Blake Nelson acted in?
Tim Blake Nelson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tim Blake Nelson?
Other notable films include "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio", "Just Mercy", and "Bukowski".


