Christopher Nelson
Chris Nelsons’ career is long and varied. Starting in the MailRoom at Universal, and working his way up to Apprentice Film Editor in the Stock Film Library, Film Librarian, then Asst. Editor and finally Film Editor. Since then, he’s edited over 50 television and cable pilots, TV movies, and a variety of TV series’. Working as a Film Editor has also created many opportunities to Produce and Direct as well. Nelson has received Best Editing Emmy for series finale of “Lost” and Best Editing Emmy Nominations for: “Six Feet Under”, “Lost”, Mad Men”, “China Beach”, and “The Greatest American Hero”. Also, he’s received “American Cinema Editors” nomination for editing the “West Wing” pilot, “Mad Men” and “Lost” In recent years, sharing knowledge and experience has become a passion, as well as finding worthy Assistants and helping them become Editors.
Behind the camera
- 2026The BoroughsEditor2 ep.
- 2018WacoEditor6 ep.
- 2017When We RiseEditor4 ep.
- 2016ColonyEditor1 ep.
- 2015The ReturnedEditor4 ep.
- 2014The StrainEditor3 ep.
- 2014FargoEditor3 ep.
- 2013Bates MotelAssociate Producer, Co-Producer, Director, Editor, Producer20 ep.
- 2007Mad MenEditor1 ep.
- 2004HouseEditor3 ep.
- 2001Six Feet UnderEditor6 ep.
- 1999The West WingEditor2 ep.
Also known as: Christopher A. Nelson · Christopher H. Nelson · Chris Nelson