John Nelson
Visual Effects · Visual Effects Supervisor · CG Animator
Born Jul 21, 1959 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
Active 1991–present · Awards: Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
John Nelson (born July 21, 1953) is an American visual effects supervisor. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects for his work on the films Gladiator (2000) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017).
Filmography
The Residence (2025) — Visual Effects SupervisorHurry Up Tomorrow (2025) — Visual Effects SupervisorGladiator (2000) — Visual Effects SupervisorIron Man (2008) — Visual Effects SupervisorTerminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) — CG AnimatorBlade Runner 2049 (2017) — Visual Effects SupervisorI, Robot (2004) — Visual Effects SupervisorCity of Angels (1998) — Visual Effects SupervisorThe Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) — Visual Effects SupervisorThe Cable Guy (1996) — Visual Effects SupervisorPoint Break (2015) — Visual Effects SupervisorBlackhat (2015) — Visual Effects SupervisorAnaconda (1997) — Visual Effects SupervisorMy Life (1993) — Visual Effects SupervisorStay Tuned (1992) — Visual Effects Supervisor