Nick Nolte is an American actor known for his leading roles in both dramas and romances.
He began his career on stage at the Pasadena Playhouse and in regional theatre productions.
Nolte’s breakthrough role was in the TV miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man playing the role of Tom Jordache.
Nolte has appeared in numerous films, including The Prince of Tides, Affliction, Warrior and The Mandalorian, and notable roles in TV series such as Graves and Poker Face.
Siblings
Nolte has an older sister, Nancy Nolte, who was an executive for the Red Cross.
Career
Nolte began his acting career on stage at the Pasadena Playhouse and in regional theatre productions.
His breakthrough role was in the 1976 TV miniseries, Rich Man, Poor Man, for which he received critical acclaim.
Nolte then transitioned to film, appearing in over 40 movies over the course of his career.
Some of his notable film roles include his portrayal of a football player in North Dallas Forty, a policeman opposite Eddie Murphy in 48 Hrs. and its sequel, Another 48 Hrs.
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Nolte also played as a homeless man in Down and Out in Beverly Hills, a prisoner-playwright in Weeds, the lead role in The Prince of Tides, for which he received his first Academy Award nomination, a tormented small-town sheriff in Affliction, earning him a second Oscar nomination and the recovering alcoholic father in Warrior, which garnered him another Oscar nomination.
Nolte has also had roles in TV series such as Graves and Poker Face.
He is known for his diverse range of characters, athleticism, and distinctive gravelly voice.
Despite some personal struggles with drug and alcohol abuse over the years, Nolte has maintained a successful and acclaimed acting career spanning over five decades.
Awards and accolades
Nolte has received several awards and accolades throughout his career.
He won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his role in The Prince of Tides.
Additionally, he was nominated for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for his work in Graves.
Nolte has also been recognized by the Academy Awards, earning nominations for Best Actor for his performances in The Prince of Tides, Affliction and Warrior.
These nominations demonstrate his ability to excel in a variety of roles and genres.
In television, Nolte was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role in Rich Man, Poor Man.
He has also been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine in 1992, a testament to his enduring appeal and charisma on screen.
Personal life
Nolte has been married three times. His first marriage was to Sheila Page, a model and actress, from 1966 to 1970. They did not have any children together.
Nolte’s second marriage was to Sharyn Haddad, also a model and actress, from 1978 to 1983. Like his first marriage, this one did not result in any children.
Nolte’s third and longest marriage was to Rebecca Linger, a model and actress, from 1984 to 1994.
This marriage produced two children: Brawley Nolte, born in 1986, and Sophie Lan Nolte, born in 1988. Both children are from this marriage.
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