Roger Nelson’s specialized acting career was launched in 1977, when his New York minister actually dreamed that Nelson was John Wesley. His portrayals of John Wesley and St. Patrick have been given more than 1,800 times in 32 countries and 50 states. He has played venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall and Billy Graham headquarters.
Roger Nelson is a Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar, whose presentations have enriched over 1,800 audiences in 32 countries. Among many honors and awards, Roger has received the International Christian Visual Media’s Crown Award for Best Actor! Roger has performed in many notable places, including the Stratford-Upon-Avon Festival in England, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, the Stratford Festival Theatre in Canada, Carnegie Hall in New York, and Wesley’s Chapel in London. Roger is a member of The New York Actors Equity Association. He has appeared off-Broadway, in summer stock, films, and national television commercials. His credits include principal roles in such plays as Butterflies Are Free, Chapter Two, Forty Carats, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and The Three Sisters. He is a native of Winnetka, Illinois and a graduate of the University of Colorado. Roger holds a Masters Degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University, where he also taught mathematics. For three years he served as a U.S.Army officer. His life’s ambition is to make Christ known through the saints of the past!
Roger Nelson
Roger with an M47 Combat tank, at the Army Base in Schweinfurt, Germany. Roger was a crew member on a M60 Main Battle Tank during his OCS training.
Roger Nelson Portraying John Wesley
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Mt. 19:14
At Wesley House built in London, England 1779 by John Wesley. Wesley lived here when not traveling on horseback around the UK, or on missionary work overseas.
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16
Roger Nelson Portraying Saint Patrick
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Back stage with M. Brunetti, after St. Patrick performance in West Hampton, NY
Curtain call with producer Michael Bruneti, at the Westhampton Beach, Performing Arts Center, Long Island, NY 2013
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Prov. 22:6
Richard Latorre & St. Patrick 3-17-2013 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Mark 10:15
“Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children— Deut. 4:9
St Patrick with the Merediths 2008 at the Army chapel in Stuttgart, Germany. Col. Meriedith (ret.USA) set up Roger’s tour of Army bases in Germany.
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