Judd Nelson
Judd Nelson

'80s Icon Looks Completely Unrecognizable

It's not very often Judd Nelson steps out into the public eye these days. However, he was recently spotted riding his motorcycle around West Hollywood

It's not very often Judd Nelson steps out into the public eye these days. However, he was recently spotted riding his motorcycle around West Hollywood, California, on Saturday, September 12.

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Nelson is best known for his role in the 1985 classic, The Breakfast Club. He played John Bender in the highly popular movie. In his rare public appearance, Nelson was seen sporting a bushy beard, a gray hat, and sunglasses, per Page Six. Interestingly, he was wearing multiple layers despite the Southern California heat.

Usually, a star frequenting Hollywood wouldn't hit the celebrity news cycle. However, Nelson is renowned for avoiding the spotlight and rarely steps into situations where he can be recognized. It's for that reason that his visit to West Hollywood caught so many people's attention. Well, that and the fact that he looked nearly unrecognizable.

Nelson, 66, also didn't look too concerned with his attire despite the fact he arrived via motorcycle. He was wearing sporty cargo pants and brown boots. That means there was no hint of leather in site, despite the proven benefits of wearing it when riding a motorcycle. One would hope that he did, however, wear a helmet.

Judd Nelson Has 132 Acting Credits to His Name

We may remember Nelson for his role in The Breakfast Club, but that isn't the only movie he's been a part of. In fact, Nelson has accumulated over 130 acting credits throughout his career. Some of the other big hits he's been in are New Jack City, St. Elmo's Fire, and Airheads.

Throughout his career, Nelson has also appeared in cameo roles on multiple sitcoms. Roles in hits such as Psych, Empire, and Two And A Half Men have all kept him in the public eye throughout the years.

Even now, at such a late stage in his career, Nelson is working on new movies. According to IMDB, he's going to play Dr. Zieman in the upcoming release of Kill Me Now. He's also working on a short called Yellow Lights and another release called In-Security.

Nelson is renowned for his acting ability. He clearly loves his craft. However, he also loves being away from the public eye, and to be honest, none of us can really blame him for that.