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Birth name: Judd Asher Nelson .
Born: November 28, 1959.
Occupation: His role as the rebellious John Bender in The Breakfast Club launched his career. This Brat Pack member also portrayed Alec Newbary in St. Elmo’s Fire and provided the voice of Hot Rod in Transformers.
Before Fame: He graduated from St. Paul’s School and attended Haverford College. After dropping out of college, he moved to New York to study acting with Stella Adler.
Trivia: He graduated from St. Paul’s School and attended Haverford College. After dropping out of college, he moved to New York to study acting with Stella Adler.
Family Life: His father served as the president of the Portland Symphony Orchestra. His sisters are Julie and Eve. He dated actress Shannen Doherty in 1993.
Source: www.famousbirthdays.com