Joshua Nelson(I)
- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Born and raised in the Bronx, Joshua grew up to become a graduate of
the prestigious High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan. Upon
graduation he landed a leading role on the NBC sitcom Roomies (1987)
co-starring Burt Young and Corey Haim. Soon after, he spent a year on
the ABC soap opera Ryan's Hope with Lauren Velez. His stage credits
include the off-Broadway production of Between the Rains and William
Mastrosimone's Tamer of Horses, where he starred as Darci Alves and
Hector, respectively. His film work includes a role opposite Al Pacino in
the thriller Sea of Love (1989). On a different note, Joshua spent several years
as the lead singer and bassist of the heavy metal band New York's
Finest. Two years ago, Joshua wrote and directed the outrageous play,
'Dangerous Spice', which enjoyed a very successful run at the Duplex in
Greenwich Village. Since turning his play 'Savage Roses" into the film
'Locas 4 Life", Joshua has gone to write 2 other films including
"Addiction" and "Baby Fat".
