Tim Blake Nelson - Actor Profile

Tim Blake Nelson

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 11, 1964
Birth Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

About 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.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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".