Lance E. Nichols
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Biography
Lance E. Nichols (born July 13, 1955) is an American actor from New Orleans, Louisiana, best known for playing dentist Larry Williams on Treme. A graduate of McDonogh 35 High School and the University of New Orleans, he is also known for his roles in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and House of Cards and is a frequent presence in films that were made in the city. In 2012 he appeared as a character similar to his Treme character, and also named "Larry", in a commercial for Chase Bank that als...
Known For
Filmography
Kill Code
2026
as Cameron
Starbright
2026
as Richard
Just One More
2026
as Charles
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries
2026
as Chief Twitchell
Wellwood
2025
as Sheriff Bradley
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise
2025
as Chief Twitchell
Demascus
2025
as James
Unsung Hero
2024
as Art Meriweather
Caddo Lake
2024
as Doctor Mitchell
The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story
2024
as Dwaine Robbins
Mississippi Scholar
2024
as Dr. Allen
The Last Summer
2024
as Bill
The Burial
2023
as Judge Graves
What They Found
2023
as James
American Outlaws
2023
as Willy Spencer
The Contrast
2022
as Mr. Van Rough
Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
2022
as John Pernia
Benediction
2022
as Pastor
Heart of Champions
2021
as President Jack Harris
Palmer
2021
as Sibs
Above Suspicion
2019
as Agent Baumgarten
Christmas on the Range
2019
as Gus
Semper Fi
2019
as Balfour
Stella for Star
2019
as Chuck
The Chosen
2019
as Sol
Black Water
2018
as Buchanan
Mara
2018
as McCarthy
The Domestics
2018
as Winston
Assassination Nation
2018
as FBI Agent Richard Vernon
BFA New Orleans
2018
as Dean Benjamin Morgan
The Purge
2018
as Otis
Camera Obscura
2017
as Lt. Vincent
Before I Wake
2016
as Detective
The Perfect Weapon
2016
as Politician
Navy Seals vs. Zombies
2016
as Senator Abrams
Believe
2016
as Mayor Harris
Here Comes Rusty
2016
as Keith
Heist
2015
as Captain Michaels
Shark Lake
2015
as Lewis Galloway
A Sort of Homecoming
2015
as Hal
Woodlawn
2015
as Junior
Fantastic Four
2015
as DC Senior Official (Area 57)
June
2015
as Dr. Wynstrom
The Livingston Gardener
2015
as Warden Bishop Wells
Elsa & Fred
2014
as Maitre D'
Moms' Night Out
2014
as Ronald
13 Sins
2014
as Police Captain
The Town that Dreaded Sundown
2014
as Arkansas Mayor
Left Behind
2014
as Pastor Bruce Barnes
American Heist
2014
as Auto Shop Boss
Fractured
2013
as Doctor Edwards
Beautiful Creatures
2013
as Mayor Snow
Susie's Hope
2013
Homefront
2013
as Senior DEA Agent
Straight A's
2013
as Dr. Carr
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
2013
as Pastor Wells
House of Cards
2013
as Gene Clancy
Contraband
2012
as CBP Agent
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
as Elderly Man / Phone (voice)
Stash House
2012
as Priest
Hell and Mr Fudge
2012
as Arnold
The Campaign
2012
as Denning Mayor (uncredited)
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
2012
as Buck
The Mortician
2011
as Auggie
Creature
2011
as Old Man
Swamp Shark
2011
as Simon
Storm War
2011
as Senator Aldrich
October Baby
2011
as Dr. Stewart
National Lampoon's Snatched
2011
as Spud
Where I Begin
2011
as Patrick
Samuel Bleak
2011
as Lester
Green Lantern
2011
as Cop
American Horror Story
2011
as Detective Sanchez
Welcome to the Rileys
2010
as Hamilton 'Ham' Watkins
Mirrors 2
2010
as Detective Huston
The Price of Flowers
2010
The Last Song
2010
as Pastor Harris
Knucklehead
2010
as Milton's Dad
Hurricane Season
2010
as Pastor at Rec Center
The Chameleon
2010
as FBI Doctor (as Lance Nichols)
I Love You Phillip Morris
2010
as Houston Judge
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
2009
as Jeremiah Goodhusband
Night of the Demons
2009
as Seargent Dawson
American Violet
2008
as Mr. Moss
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2008
as Preacher
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
2008
as Deacon Smith
Racing for Time
2008
as Keith Simons
Living Proof
2008
as Dr. Brown
Big Shots
2007
as Boardmember #2
The Loop
2006
as Air Marshall #1
Oil Storm
2005
as Frank Milner
Snow Wonder
2005
as Boudreau
The Brooke Ellison Story
2004
as Play Off Official
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Minister
Runaway Jury
2003
as Agent Shield
Frailty
2002
as FBI Agent #4
The Shield
2002
as Gene
Firestarter: Rekindled
2002
as Medical Examiner
K-PAX
2001
as David Patel
Something to Sing About
2000
as Councilman
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
2000
as Principal Jones
Last Rites
1999
as FBI Agent #2
The West Wing
1999
as Jay
Snake Eyes
1998
as Cop #3
Oh Baby
1998
Charmed
1998
as Joe
Home Invasion
1997
as Dr. Royce
A Match Made in Heaven
1997
as Mort Paulson
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Officer Shields (segment "Gratuity")
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
as Middle-Aged Man
The Practice
1997
as Evidence Room Officer
Smart Guy
1997
as Larry
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
as Man in Chicken Suit
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
as Security Salesman
Everybody Loves Raymond
1996
as Mack
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Lamonte Lassacier
As Good As Dead
1995
as Officer
NewsRadio
1995
as George
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Warren
ER
1994
as Detective Barnes
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Minister Russell
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Car Jacker
Martin
1992
as Pa Duke
Mad About You
1992
as Dr. Eckstein
Renegade
1992
as Deputy
Renegade
1992
as Security Guard
Side Out
1990
as Taxi Driver
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Producer
Alien Nation
1989
as Delivery Man
Project X
1987
as Hamer
Matlock
1986
as Reporter / Stu
Amazing Stories
1985
as security guard
The Twilight Zone
1985
as Cabbie (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes")
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Policeman
Grey Area
1982
as Cecil
Cheers
1982
as Bailiff