Judd Nelson, standing tall at exactly 5ft 9 ½ (176.5 cm), is an American actor whose commanding height enhanced his brooding, charismatic presence in 1980s Brat Pack classics.
Best known for his role as the rebellious John Bender in The Breakfast Club, Nelson's 5ft 9 ½ frame perfectly suited the tough, street-smart criminal who stood up to authority. In St. Elmo's Fire, as the ambitious Alec Newbary, his stature added to his sleek, yuppie image, while in New Jack City as Nick Peretti, it grounded his intense undercover cop persona.
- Key highlights: Billionaire Boys Club (Joe Hunt), Empire (Billy Beretti), Suddenly Susan (Jack Richmond).
Born in Portland, Maine, Nelson's height has been a consistent asset in his versatile career spanning film and TV.