Travis Nelson

Travis Nelson (born September 8, 1990) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Riley in the comedy series The Lake.

Biography Nelson was born on September 8, 1990, in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Nelson began his acting career in 2009, when he made his television acting debut in the drama series Wild Roses. In 2010, Nelson made his feature film debut in the black comedy horror film Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, in which he played Chuck. On the same year, he made his television film debut in Meteor Storm, in which he played the role of Brad.

Nelson appeared as Brandon Hessner in the narrative mobile application Haunting Melissa, and repeated his role in the horror thriller film Dark Hearts.

Nelson's break-out role came in 2019, when he appeared in the romantic comedy television film Mistletoe Magic, in which he played Mark. In 2020, Nelson starred with Celeste Desjardins in the thriller television films Obsession: Her Final Vengeance, Obsession: Escaping My Ex and Obsession: Stalked by My Lover, in which he played Blake Collins.

In the same year, Nelson starred in the drama series I Am Syd Stone, in which he played the lead role as Syd Stone. Also the same year, Nelson starred in the romantic comedy drama television film Homemade Christmas as Kurt.

In 2021, Nelson appeared as Eddie in the crime drama series Clarice. On the same year, Nelson starred in the television film Secretly Santa with Alicia Dea Josipovic.

In 2022, Nelson appeared as Thomas in the romantic comedy drama film Tehranto.

Nelson was cast in the role of Riley, the love interest of lead character Justin, in the comedy series The Lake.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2009 Wild Roses Craig 3 episodes 2010 Tucker & Dale vs. Evil Chuck 2010 Meteor Storm Brad TV Film 2011 Fringe Jack Episode: "6:02 AM EST" 2011 Supernatural Swim Student No. 1 / Leviathan Episode: "Hello, Cruel World" 2012 Ghosts of Europe Erich Koehler Short film 2013 Motive Stoner Episode: "Creeping Tom" 2013 Whispers of Life Tom Short film 2013 Haunting Melissa Brandon Hessner 2 episodes 2014 Dark Hearts Brandon Hessner 2019 In the Dark Guy Episode: "Pilot" 2019 Jett Rick Kid No. 1 Episode: "Frank Sweeney" 2019 Sleep Stop Malcolm Short film 2019 Mistletoe Magic Mark TV Film 2019 Mind Fudge Dream Man Episode: "A Streetcar Named Warhorse" 2020 Obsession: Stalked by My Lover Blake Collins TV Film 2020 Obsession: Escaping My Ex Blake Collins TV Film 2020 Obsession: Her Final Vengeance Blake Collins TV Film 2020 I Am Syd Stone Syd Stone Main role / 6 episodes 2020 Homemade Christmas Kurt TV Film 2021 Clarice Eddie 3 episodes 2021 Secretly Santa Paul TV Film 2021 Goldstar Sammy Short film 2022 Tehranto Thomas 2022 The Recruit Linus 2 episodes 2022–present The Lake Riley Main role 2023 Vindicta Detective Stan Russo 2024 Murdoch Mysteries Joseph Greyson 2 episodes