J. Alan Nelson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

15Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of J. Alan Nelson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of J. Alan 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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), J. Alan Nelson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Carter High, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best J. Alan Nelson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from J. Alan Nelson's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

★6.6

Carter High — The true story of four student athletes from Carter High School in Dallas, Texas in the 1980s, whose bright futures irre

Carter High

2015•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Barracuda — Sinaloa hitchhikes into Texas to meet Merle, her half-sister by way of their dead country musician father. As the two ge

Barracuda

2017•Music

★6.0

★6.0

The Scientist — An unconventional scientist, struggling to care for his terminally-ill wife, embarks on a journey to develop a cure for

The Scientist

2020•Horror

★5.3

★5.3

Hot Air — A man fakes his death. At his funeral he discovers he has a son and attempts to find him.

Hot Air

2016•Drama

★5.3

★5.3

Into the Who Knows! — After escaping from summer camp, Thomas and his invisible fox Felix have the adventure of a lifetime.

Into the Who Knows!

2017•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of J. Alan Nelson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Portraits	Straw	Flop	Similar →
2022	Retro Freaks	Ezekiel	Flop	Similar →
2020	Abortifacient	-	Flop	Similar →
2020	The Scientist	Detective Wells	Average	Similar →
2020	Why Haven't They Fixed the Cameras Yet?	Male Superior #1	Flop	Similar →
2019	Mom	Detective 2	Flop	Similar →
2017	Animalium	Sheriff	Flop	Similar →
2017	Barracuda	Happy Bar Groupie	Average	Similar →
2017	Into the Who Knows!	Local Cop	Flop	Similar →
2016	Hot Air	Wedding Guest	Flop	Similar →
2016	Gay Cake	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	The Collaborators	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	A Country Called Home	Mark Edwards	Flop	Similar →
2015	Carter High	College Football Recruiter	Hit	Similar →
N/A	Caller #4	Homeless Man	Flop	Similar →

J. Alan Nelson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of J. Alan Nelson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring J. Alan Nelson is "Carter High" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has J. Alan Nelson acted in?

J. Alan Nelson has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by J. Alan Nelson?

Other notable films include "Barracuda", "The Scientist", and "Hot Air".