Nick Nicholson
Known for Acting · 49 credits
- Born
- 1952-04-19
- Died
- 2010-08-11
- Place of birth
- United States
- Also known as
- Nick Nichols · Daniel Nicholson · Nick Nickelson · Nick Nickolson
Biography
Nick Nicholson was one of many Americans to expatriate to the Philippines after the Vietnam War. Starting in the mid 1970's he became involved in the local film industry there as an actor and casting director, often responsible for finding as many Anglo-looking locals to play non-Filipino roles in local productions. He can also be seen in numerous bigger-budget American Vietnam War films made including APOCALYPSE NOW and PLATOON, often playing American soldiers.
Known For
Movies (49)

Apocalypse Now
1979
as Soldier (uncredited)

Platoon
1986
as Mechanized Soldier #1

Born on the Fourth of July
1989
as Soldier (uncredited)

Vulcan
1997
as Ted Ralston

The House of Pleasure
1994
as Lord Sutton

Angelfist
1993
as Alcatraz's Friend (uncredited)

Saigon Commandos
1988
as Airborne Sgt.

American Ninja
1985
as Duty Officer

Second Chances
1995
as Consul

Silk
1986
as Tyler

The Trident Force
1988
as Ox

The Siege of Firebase Gloria
1989
as Photographer

Dune Warriors
1991
as Tomas

Future Hunters
1986
as Shootist in Car / Nazi Soldier (uncredited)

One Man Army
1994
as Field Owner

Angel of Destruction
1994
as Mercenary

Equalizer 2000
1988
as Lawton's men (Uncredited)

Eye of the Eagle
1987
as Pfc. Crazy Dog

After Death
1990
as Rod

Raiders of the Sun
1992
as Ackerman

Dead in 5 Heartbeats
2013
as Eight Ball

Beyond the Call of Duty
1992
as Jordan's Assistant
Terminal Virus
1995
as Lawson

Dirty Blue Vengeful Tropical Night
1992

Demon of Paradise
1987
as Langley

Night of the Missing
2023
as Jim (segment "You Promised")

Ninja Warriors
1985
as Mike Jansen

Spyder
1988
as Bartender

Fighting Spirit
1992
as Kickboxing Trainer

Eternal Fist
1992
as Lucy

Raw Target
1995
as Clive

Live by the Fist
1993
as Greasemonkey

A Case of Honor
1988
as Pops

Fast Gun
1988
as Nelson's Goon

Return of the Kickfighter
1987
as Animal

Blood Ring
1991
as Mr. Gordon

Blood Hands
1990
as Edward (Uncredited)

Action Is Not Missing
1987

Ultimatum
1994
as Terrorist (Uncredited)

Sudden Thunder
1990
as Disco Manager

Triple Impact
1993
as McMann

Slash
1984
as Randy

No Dead Heroes
1986
as Ivan, KGB officer

Narco Dollar
1989
as Crazy Jack Kinney

Get the Terrorists
1987
as Pierre

Deadringer
1985
as Steve

Death Bond
1988
as Lido

Heroes for Hire
1984
as Berenkov

Jailbreak 1958
1986
About Nick Nicholson
Nick Nicholson was one of many Americans to expatriate to the Philippines after the Vietnam War. Starting in the mid 1970's he became involved in the local film industry there as an actor and casting director, often responsible for finding as many Anglo-looking locals to play non-Filipino roles in local productions. He can also be seen in numerous bigger-budget American Vietnam War films made including APOCALYPSE NOW and PLATOON, often playing American soldiers. With 49 credits spanning from 1979 to 2023, Nick Nicholson has appeared in 49 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Nick Nicholson Movies
- Apocalypse Now (1979) — as Soldier (uncredited)
- Platoon (1986) — as Mechanized Soldier #1
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989) — as Soldier (uncredited)
- Vulcan (1997) — as Ted Ralston
- The House of Pleasure (1994) — as Lord Sutton
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