Nick Nicholson

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Nick Nicholson

Acting April 19, 1952

United States

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…

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Apocalypse Now

Apocalypse Now

8.3 1979 Movie
Platoon

Platoon

7.7 1986 Movie
Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

7.0 1989 Movie
American Ninja

American Ninja

6.0 1985 Movie
After Death

After Death

5.0 1990 Movie
The Siege of Firebase Gloria

The Siege of Firebase Gloria

5.6 1989 Movie
Night of the Missing

Night of the Missing

5.1 2023 Movie
Dune Warriors

Dune Warriors

4.0 1991 Movie
Silk

Silk

4.5 1986 Movie
Equalizer 2000

Equalizer 2000

4.1 1988 Movie
The House of Pleasure

The House of Pleasure

5.1 1994 Movie
Demon of Paradise

Demon of Paradise

3.6 1987 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2023
    Night of the Missing

    Movie Jim (segment "You Promised")

  2. 2013
    Dead in 5 Heartbeats

    Movie Eight Ball

  3. 1997
    Vulcan

    Movie Ted Ralston

  4. 1995
    Terminal Virus

    Movie Lawson

  5. 1995
    Second Chances

    Movie Consul

  6. 1995
    Raw Target

    Movie Clive

  7. 1994
    Angel of Destruction

    Movie Mercenary

  8. 1994
    The House of Pleasure

    Movie Lord Sutton

  9. 1994
    Ultimatum

    Movie Terrorist (Uncredited)

  10. 1994
    One Man Army

    Movie Field Owner

  11. 1993
    American Kickboxer 2

    Movie Casting

  12. 1993
    Live by the Fist

    Movie Greasemonkey

  13. 1993
    Triple Impact

    Movie McMann

  14. 1993
    Angelfist

    Movie Alcatraz's Friend (uncredited)

  15. 1993
    Rage

    Movie Associate Producer

  16. 1992
    Fighting Spirit

    Movie Kickboxing Trainer

More credits
  1. 1992
    Eternal Fist

    Movie Lucy

  2. 1992
    Raiders of the Sun

    Movie Ackerman

  3. 1992
    Dirty Blue Vengeful Tropical Night

    Movie

  4. 1992
    Beyond the Call of Duty

    Movie Jordan's Assistant

  5. 1991
    Blood Ring

    Movie Mr. Gordon

  6. 1991
    Dune Warriors

    Movie Tomas

  7. 1990
    Sudden Thunder

    Movie Disco Manager

  8. 1990
    After Death

    Movie Rod

  9. 1990
    Blood Hands

    Movie Edward (Uncredited)

  10. 1989
    Born on the Fourth of July

    Movie Soldier (uncredited)

  11. 1989
    The Siege of Firebase Gloria

    Movie Photographer

  12. 1989
    Narco Dollar

    Movie Crazy Jack Kinney

  13. 1988
    The Trident Force

    Movie Ox

  14. 1988
    Future Hunters

    Movie Shootist in Car / Nazi Soldier (uncredited)

  15. 1988
    Spyder

    Movie Bartender

  16. 1988
    Equalizer 2000

    Movie Lawton's men (Uncredited)

  17. 1988
    Saigon Commandos

    Movie Airborne Sgt.

  18. 1988
    Fast Gun

    Movie Nelson's Goon

  19. 1988
    A Case of Honor

    Movie Pops

  20. 1988
    Death Bond

    Movie Lido

  21. 1987
    Action Is Not Missing

    Movie

  22. 1987
    Get the Terrorists

    Movie Pierre

  23. 1987
    Demon of Paradise

    Movie Langley

  24. 1987
    Eye of the Eagle

    Movie Pfc. Crazy Dog