Judd Nelson

About Judd Nelson

Judd Nelson is an American actor born in Portland, Maine, who gained prominence in the 1980s as part of the Brat Pack. He starred in iconic films including The Breakfast Club as John Bender and St. Elmo's Fire as Alec Newbury. His career spans film and television, including roles in New Jack City, Billionaire Boys Club, and a three-year run on the sitcom Suddenly Susan alongside Brooke Shields.

In this interview

• Discusses his roles in The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire
• Talks about his three-year stint on Suddenly Susan with Brooke Shields
• Describes his role as an embattled high school teacher in Light It Up
• Reflects on his Brat Pack era and films like New Jack City

Since this interview

Nelson continued acting in film and television, appearing in the 2023 documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields and starring in 2024 films The Engagement Plan and South of Hope Street. He has an upcoming role in Yellow Lights scheduled for 2026.