Tim Blake Nelson Bio: Net Worth, Age, Height, Wife, O Brother, Movies, TV Shows, Career

Tim Blake Nelson is a prominent American actor, writer, and director known for his distinctive voice, quirky intensity, and versatile character work across independent films, mainstream blockbusters, and theater.

He has delivered memorable performances in films such as O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, The Incredible Hulk, and Minority Report, often portraying eccentric, morally ambiguous, or highly intelligent figures with depth and humor.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Tim Blake Nelson
• Stage Name: Tim Blake Nelson
• Born: May 11, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Caucasian (Jewish descent)
• Occupation: Actor, Writer, Director
• Height: 173 cm
• Religion: Judaism
• Parents: Mr. Nelson and Ruth Kaiser Nelson
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Lisa Benavides
• Children: Three
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million USD

Early Life and Education

Tim Blake Nelson was born on May 11, 1964, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Mr. Nelson, a businessman, and Ruth Kaiser Nelson, a social worker and philanthropist, in a Jewish family.

He grew up in Tulsa and attended Holland Hall School. He later studied at Brown University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, followed by training at the Juilliard School in New York City. His ethnicity is Caucasian with Jewish descent, and his religion is Judaism.

Career

Tim Blake Nelson began his career in theater, performing in off-Broadway and Broadway productions. He made his film debut in This Is My Life (1992).

He gained early notice in The Good Old Boys (1995) and achieved major recognition for his role as Delmar O’Donnell in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), directed by the Coen Brothers. He has appeared in films including Minority Report (2002), The Incredible Hulk (2008) as Samuel Sterns, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), The Report (2019), and Nightmare Alley (2021).

On television, he starred in The Good Lord Bird (2020) as John Brown and appeared in Watchmen (2019) as Looking Glass. He has also written and directed films such as Eye of God (1997) and The Grey Zone (2001). His accolades include multiple Independent Spirit Award nominations and praise for his stage work, including performances in The Elephant Man and Glengarry Glen Ross.

Social Media

• Tim Blake Nelson does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Tim Blake Nelson is 61 years old and his height is 173 cm. He is married to Lisa Benavides, a writer and producer, since 1994. They have three sons. He maintains a private family life, often residing in New York, and balances his acting career with writing and directing projects while staying active in theater.

Net Worth

Tim Blake Nelson‘s net worth is estimated at $6 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major films such as O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Incredible Hulk, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and Minority Report; television series including Watchmen and The Good Lord Bird; residuals and royalties from streaming platforms and long-running projects; theater performances; and writing and directing credits across his career.