James Patrick Nelson on Clubhouse

Bio

Actor-Screenwriter. Born in LA. Based in NY.

Recently starred in the world-premiere of Terrence McNally’s final play “Immortal Longings”.

Starred in Bedlam’s sold-out Boston production of “Pygmalion”. Won a Helen Hayes Award for Bedlam’s “Sense and Sensibility” at the Folger Theatre and American Repertory Theatre.

Off-Broadway credits include “The Three Sisters” with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with Bebe Neuwirth and Christina Ricci, and “Ivanov” with Ethan Hawke and Joely Richardson.

Wrote two produced feature films, which received festival honors and theatrical distribution.

Starred in the ensemble comedy “Love in Kilnerry,” which has been honored at dozens of international festivals, including SoHo, Newport, New Hampshire, and San Diego.

Created the short film “Waking Up,” which will soon be premiering on the festival circuit, and the short film “Without Touch,” which currently streams on Dekkoo.

Created an original solo piece, “Speak What We Feel,” adapted from the memoir he co-authored with the Broadway legend Brian Murray.

Currently focused on developing original film/tv content with LGBTQ+ protagonists. Recently wrote two new features, and developing a limited series which begins production this year.