List of Famous people named Nelson

Nelson Azevedo Jobim is a Brazilian jurist, politician and businessman. He held the positions as congressman, Minister of Justice, Minister of Defense, Minister of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), where he was also president between 2004 and 2006. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors and responsible for Institutional Relations and Compliance Policies at BTG Pactual Bank.

Nelson Bonifacio Acosta López, nicknamed Pelado Acosta, is a former Uruguayan footballer. He became a naturalized Chilean citizen in 1984 and managed several football teams. He is now retired.

Nelson Angelo Tamsma Piquet Souto Maior, also known as Nelson Piquet Junior or Nelsinho Piquet, is a Brazilian stock car racing driver and former Formula One and Formula E driver where he was champion in the 2014–15 season, and also races a Rebellion R-One LMP1 in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Nelson Alberto Castro is an Argentine journalist, doctor and writer. He hosts political debate show "El Juego Limpio" on Todo Noticias (TN), Thursday nights.

Nelson Crispín Corzo is a Colombian Paralympic swimmer. He represented Colombia at the Summer Paralympics in 2012, 2016 and 2021. He won seven medals in total: one gold medal, five silver medals and one bronze medal.

Nelson David Cabrera Báez is a football defender who plays for Club Always Ready. Born in Paraguay, he represented the Paraguay national football team once in a friendly before naturalizating as a Bolivian and switching to represent Bolivia internationally.

Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Greek club AEK Athens.

Nelson Rafael Cuevas Amarilla is a Paraguayan former footballer and current singer.

Nelson Enrique Rivas López is a Colombian football defender. Rivas has not played for a professional team since 2015.

Nelson Franklin is an American actor best known for his television roles in The Millers, Traffic Light, The Office, New Girl, Black-ish, and Veep.