Travis Nelson (born September 8, 1990) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Riley in the comedy series The Lake.[1]

Travis Nelson
Born (1990-09-08) September 8, 1990 (age 34)
Occupationactor
Years active2009–present

Biography

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Nelson was born on September 8, 1990, in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Nelson began his acting career in 2009, when he made his television acting debut in the drama series Wild Roses. In 2010, Nelson made his feature film debut in the black comedy horror film Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, in which he played Chuck. On the same year, he made his television film debut in Meteor Storm, in which he played the role of Brad.

Nelson appeared as Brandon Hessner in the narrative mobile application Haunting Melissa,[2] and repeated his role in the horror thriller film Dark Hearts.[3]

Nelson's break-out role came in 2019, when he appeared in the romantic comedy television film Mistletoe Magic, in which he played Mark.[4] In 2020, Nelson starred with Celeste Desjardins in the thriller television films Obsession: Her Final Vengeance,[5] Obsession: Escaping My Ex[6] and Obsession: Stalked by My Lover, in which he played Blake Collins.[7]

In the same year, Nelson starred in the drama series I Am Syd Stone, in which he played the lead role as Syd Stone.[8] Also the same year, Nelson starred in the romantic comedy drama television film Homemade Christmas as Kurt.[9]

In 2021, Nelson appeared as Eddie in the crime drama series Clarice. On the same year, Nelson starred in the television film Secretly Santa with Alicia Dea Josipovic.[10]

In 2022, Nelson appeared as Thomas in the romantic comedy drama film Tehranto.[11]

Nelson was cast in the role of Riley, the love interest of lead character Justin, in the comedy series The Lake.[12]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 Wild Roses Craig 3 episodes
2010 Tucker & Dale vs. Evil Chuck
2010 Meteor Storm Brad TV Film
2011 Fringe Jack Episode: "6:02 AM EST"
2011 Supernatural Swim Student #1 / Leviathan Episode: "Hello, Cruel World"
2012 Ghosts of Europe Erich Koehler Short film
2013 Motive Stoner Episode: "Creeping Tom"
2013 Whispers of Life Tom Short film
2013 Haunting Melissa Brandon Hessner 2 episodes
2014 Dark Hearts Brandon Hessner
2019 In the Dark Guy Episode: "Pilot"
2019 Jett Rick Kid #1 Episode: "Frank Sweeney"
2019 Sleep Stop Malcolm Short film
2019 Mistletoe Magic Mark TV Film
2019 Mind Fudge Dream Man Episode: "A Streetcar Named Warhorse"
2020 Obsession: Stalked by My Lover Blake Collins TV Film
2020 Obsession: Escaping My Ex Blake Collins TV Film
2020 Obsession: Her Final Vengeance Blake Collins TV Film
2020 I Am Syd Stone Syd Stone Main role / 6 episodes
2020 Homemade Christmas Kurt TV Film
2021 Clarice Eddie 3 episodes
2021 Secretly Santa Paul TV Film
2021 Goldstar Sammy Short film
2022 Tehranto Thomas
2022 The Recruit Linus 2 episodes
2022–present The Lake Riley Main role
2023 Vindicta Detective Stan Russo
2024 Murdoch Mysteries Joseph Greyson 2 episodes

References

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  1. ^ Ho, Rachel (June 9, 2023). "'The Lake' Floats Pleasantly Through Its Buoyant Second Season". exclaim.ca. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Next-Generation Mobile Cinema: Haunting Melissa". madeinshoreditch.co.uk. October 23, 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "A Sequel to Haunting Melissa Is on its Way". Dread Central. June 20, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "'Mistletoe Magic': Movie Review". CBN.com. November 15, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Obsession: Stalked by My Lover (2020 Lifetime)". lifetimeuncorked.com. July 10, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "TV: Lifetime 'Obsession' Thrillogy trilogy of movies continues". The News & Observer. July 11, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  7. ^ Wells, Trevor. "Lifetime Review: 'Obsession: Her Final Vengeance'". vocal.media. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  8. ^ ""I Am Syd Stone Review: Out in the Spotlight"". That Shelf. April 22, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "'Homemade Christmas' Lifetime Movie Premiere". International Business Times. November 22, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "Secretly Santa (2021 Lifetime)". Lifetime Uncorked. December 6, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  11. ^ Gibson, Bradley (October 17, 2022). "Tehranto". Film Threat. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  12. ^ "'You Don't Look Gay' with Travis Nelson from Prime Video's The Lake!"". Girl on Girl. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
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