Biography
Michael John Nelson (born October 11, 1964) is an American comedian and writer, most known for his work on the television series Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K). Nelson was the head writer of the series for most of the show's original eleven-year run, and spent half of that time as the on-air host, also named Mike Nelson. In addition to writing books, Nelson is currently part of the online movie riffing site RiffTrax, and was previously part of the straight-to-DVD Film Crew with fellow MST3K alumni, Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy.
Filmography
All 56
Movies 51
Self 36
TV Shows 5
Writter 3

Rifftrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing (2022)
Movie

RiffTrax Live: Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes (2021)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins (2021)
Movie
Self

Rifftrax: San Franpsycho (2021)
Movie
Mike

RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion (2019)
Movie
Michael J. Nelson

RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders (2019)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Octaman (2019)
Movie
Writer

RiffTrax Live: Day of the Shorts: SF Sketchfest 2019 (2019)
Movie
Self

Rifftrax Live: Krull (2018)
Movie
Self

Rifftrax Live: Space Mutiny (2018)
Movie
Writer

RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party (2017)
Movie
Self

Rifftrax Live: Samurai Cop (2017)
Movie

Rifftrax Live: Carnival of Souls (2016)
Movie
Himself

Rifftrax Live: Mothra (2016)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion Show (2016)
Movie
Himself

Rifftrax Live: Time Chasers (2016)
Movie
Self

Rifftrax live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016 (2016)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny (2015)
Movie
Self

Rifftrax Live: Miami Connection (2015)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Sharknado 2 (2015)
Movie
Self

Rifftrax Live: The Room (2015)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus (2015)
Movie
Self

Rifftrax live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015 (2015)
Movie
Self

Rifftrax Live: Anaconda (2014)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Godzilla (2014)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Sharknado (2014)
Movie
Self

Total Riff Off (2014)
TV Show
Self

Rifftrax Live: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (2013)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Night of the Living Dead (2013)
Movie
Self

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Motion Picture Odyssey (2013)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013 (2013)
Movie
Himself

RiffTrax Live: Birdemic - Shock and Terror (2012)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: House on Haunted Hill (2010)
Movie

Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness (2010)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza! (2009)
Movie
Self

RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space (2009)
Movie
Stew

Max the Hero (2007)
Movie
Self

The Film Crew: Giant of Marathon (2007)
Movie
Self

The Film Crew: Wild Women of Wongo (2007)
Movie
Self

The Film Crew: Hollywood After Dark (2007)
Movie
Self

The Film Crew: Killers from Space (2007)
Movie

The Film Crew (2007)
TV Show

Rifftrax (2006)
TV Show
The Noble One

The Adventures of Edward the Less (2001)
TV Show
Mike Nelson

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3 (2000)
Movie
Himself / Mike Nelson

The Last Dance: Raw (1999)
Movie
Mike Nelson

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2 (1999)
Movie
Mike Nelson

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1 (1998)
Movie
Self / Mike Nelson

The Making of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' (1997)
Movie
Mike Nelson

Riding With Death (1997)
Movie
6
Mike Nelson

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)
Movie
Mike Nelson

Poopie! (1995)
Movie
Writer

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manos The Hands Of Fate (1993)
Movie
Mike Nelson / Observer / Torgo

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989)
TV Show
4.33
Michael J. Nelson

Three Stooges: Greatest Routines (1964)
Movie
Joel Williams

The Year of Laughing Dangerously
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.72
Based on 52.3 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1964
2007
2014
2009
2022
Information
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday1964-10-11 (58 years old)
Place of birthSt. Charles, United States of America
SpouseBridget Jones Nelson
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesMinneapolis, United States of America
Also known asMike Nelson
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