Nick Nolte was born in Omaha, Nebraska and began his career on stage at
the Pasadena Playhouse and in regional theatre productions. His
breakthrough role was in the TV mini-series "Rich Man, Poor
Man". Author: Tak
Filmography
48 Hrs. (1982) [Jack Cates] <1> Affliction (1997) [Wade Whitehouse] <1> Afterglow (1997) [Lucky 'Fix-it' Mann] <1> Another 48 Hrs. (1990) [Jack Cates] <2> Best of Enemies, The (1999)Blue Chips (1994) [Pete Bell] <1> Breakfast of Champions (1999) [Harry Le Sabre] <3> California Kid, The (1974) (TV) [Buzz Stafford] <5> Cannery Row (1982) [Doc] <1> Cape Fear (1991) [Sam J. Bowden] <2> Death Sentence (1974) (TV) [John Healy] <3> Deep, The (1977) [David Sanders] <2> Dirty Little Billy (1972) [Town Gang Leader] Divorce, Le (2002)Double Down (2001) [Bob] <1> Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986) [Jerry Baskin] <1> Everybody Wins (1990) [Tom O'Toole] <2> Extreme Prejudice (1987) [Jack Benteen] <1> Farewell to the King (1989) [Learoyd] <4> Film-Fest DVD: Issue 3 - Toronto (2000) (V) [Himself (Interviewee)] Film-Fest DVD: Issue 4 - Hawaii (2000) (V) [Himself] Golden Bowl, The (2000) [Adam Verver] <4> Grace Quigley (1984) [Seymour Flint] <2> Heart Beat (1980) [Neal Cassady] <1> Hulk, The (2003) [Dr. Brian Banner] <3> I Love Trouble (1994) [Peter Brackett] <1> I'll Do Anything (1994) [Matt Hobbs] <1> Investigating Sex (2001)Jefferson in Paris (1995) [Thomas Jefferson] <1> Lorenzo's Oil (1992) [Augusto Odone] <1> Making of 'The Deep', The (1977) (TV) [Himself] Mother Night (1996) [Howard W. Campbell Jr.] <1> Mulholland Falls (1996) [Max Hoover] <1> New York Stories (1989) [Lionel Dobie] <55> Nightwatch (1998) [Inspector Cray] <1> North Dallas Forty (1979) [Phillip Elliott] <1> Player, The (1992) [Himself] <75> Prince of Tides, The (1991) [Tom Wingo] <2> Q & A (1990) [Detective Lieutenant Mike Brennan NYPD] <1> Return to Macon County (1975) [Bo Hollinger] <1> Runaway Barge, The (1975) (TV) [Roy Blount] <4> Simpatico (1999) [Vinnie Webb] <1> Teachers (1984) [Alex Jurel] <1> Thin Red Line, The (1998) [Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Tall] <12> Three Fugitives (1989) [Lucas] <1> Trixie (2000) [Senator Drummond Avery] <3> U Turn (1997) [Jake McKenna] <8> Under Fire (1983) [Russell Price] <1> Weeds (1987) [Lee Umstetter] <1> Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) [Ray Hicks] <1> Winter Kill (1974) (TV) [Dave Michaels] <13> "Adams of Eagle Lake" (1975) [Officer Jerry Troy] <3> "Rich Man, Poor Man" (1976) (mini) [Tom Jordache]
Guest apperance(s)
'"Barnaby Jones" (1973)' , as Mark Rainey (episode 'Trap Play (1/7/1975)')
'"Gunsmoke" (1955)' , as Barney Austin (episode 20.9 'Tarnished Badge, The (11/11/1974)')
'"Barnaby Jones" (1973)' , as Paul Barringer (episode 'Dark Legacy (3/3/1974)')
'"Rookies, The" (1972)' , as [unknown] (episode 2.17 'Teacher, The (2/4/1974)')
'"Emergency!" (1972)' , as Fred (episode 3.18 'Hard Hours, The (2/2/1974)')
'"Nakia" (1974)' , as [unknown] (1974)
'"Streets of San Francisco, The" (1972)' , as Captain Alan Melder, US Marine Corps (episode 2.18 'Crossfire (1974)')
'"Cannon" (1971)' , as Ron Johnson (episode 3.15 'Arena of Fear (12/19/1973)')
'"Medical Center" (1969)' , as [unknown] (episode 5.4 'Impasse (10/1/1973)')
Trivia
He, along with 'Christopher Walken' , were both considered for the role of Han Solo
in 'Star Wars (1977)' .
In 1962, Nolte was given five years probation for selling fake draft
cards.
In 1978, Karen Ecklund, his girlfriend of 5 years, sued him for
community property and support. He now lives with Vicki Lewis.
Nolte gained 50 pounds for his role in 'Q & A (1990)'
Born at 7:00pm-CST
Lives in Malibu, CA.
Father of 'Brawley Nolte'
Nolte was a heavy drinker until 1990. When Katherine Hepburn accused
him of falling down drunk in every gutter in town, he replied: "I've
got a few to go yet."
(1992) Chosen as People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
Quotes
At the 2000 Cannes film festival, Nolte broke ranks to rage at the
"obscene" amounts being paid to actors. He said: "It's sick. I want
nothing to do with it."
Filming Salary
'Investigating Sex (2001)' -> $0
Interview(s)
"Premiere" (USA), April 1999, Vol. 12, Iss. 8, pg. 55-61, by: Rachel Abramowitz, "Acting on Impulse"
"Entertainment Weekly" (USA), 19 March 1999, Iss. 477, pg. 54-57, by: Dave Karger, "Just Say Nolte"
"Playboy" (USA), 5 March 1999, Vol. 46, Iss. 4, pg. 55-66&168, by: Playboy, "Playboy Interview: Nick Nolte"
"A Capital" (Portugal), 26 February 1999, pg. 28-29, by: Paulo Portugal, "Nolte sem barreira"
"FOCUS" (Germany), 1996, Iss. 43, pg. 276-278, Richard Pleuger
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