About
Lance E. Nichols
Overview
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 also featured Drew Brees and his family and was aired during the broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI.
Known for
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| 2025 | Starbright | Actor | Richard | 59 Average |
| 2025 | Wellwood | Actor | Sheriff Bradley | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | Caddo Lake | Actor | Doctor Mitchell | 61 Fair |
| 2024 | Unsung Hero | Actor | Art Meriweather | 59 Average |
| 2024 | The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story | Actor | Dwaine Robbins | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | What They Found | Actor | James | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | The Burial | Actor | Judge Graves | 64 Fair |
| 2023 | American Outlaws | Actor | Willy Spencer | 58 Average |
| 2022 | Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis | Actor | John Pernia | 59 Average |
| 2022 | Benediction | Actor | Pastor | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | The Contrast | Actor | Mr. Van Rough | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Heart of Champions | Actor | President Jack Harris | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Palmer | Actor | Sibs | 75 Good |
| 2019 | Christmas on the Range | Actor | Gus | 60 Fair |
| 2019 | Semper Fi | Actor | Balfour | 59 Average |
| 2019 | Above Suspicion | Actor | Agent Baumgarten | 58 Average |
| 2018 | Assassination Nation | Actor | FBI Agent Richard Vernon | 61 Fair |
| 2018 | Mara | Actor | McCarthy | 58 Average |
| 2018 | The Domestics | Actor | Winston | 59 Average |
| 2018 | Black Water | Actor | Buchanan | 57 Average |
| 2017 | Camera Obscura | Actor | Lt. Vincent | 58 Average |
| 2016 | Believe | Actor | Mayor Harris | 59 Average |
| 2016 | The Perfect Weapon | Actor | Politician | 56 Average |
| 2016 | Before I Wake | Actor | Detective | 63 Fair |
| 2016 | Here Comes Rusty | Actor | Keith | 59 Average |
| 2016 | Navy Seals vs. Zombies | Actor | Senator Abrams | 56 Average |
| 2015 | Heist | Actor | Captain Michaels | 60 Fair |
| 2015 | Woodlawn | Actor | Junior | 61 Fair |
| 2015 | Shark Lake | Actor | Lewis Galloway | 56 Average |
| 2015 | Fantastic Four | Actor | DC Senior Official (Area 57) | 45 Bad |
| 2015 | June | Actor | Dr. Wynstrom | 57 Average |
| 2015 | A Sort of Homecoming | Actor | Hal | 59 Average |
| 2014 | The Town that Dreaded Sundown | Actor | Arkansas Mayor | 58 Average |
| 2014 | Left Behind | Actor | Pastor Bruce Barnes | 47 Bad |
| 2014 | American Heist | Actor | Auto Shop Boss | 54 Average |
| 2014 | 13 Sins | Actor | Police Captain | 61 Fair |
| 2014 | Moms' Night Out | Actor | Ronald | 57 Average |
| 2014 | Elsa & Fred | Actor | Maitre D' | 59 Average |
| 2013 | Homefront | Actor | Senior DEA Agent | 68 Fair |
| 2013 | Fractured | Actor | Doctor Edwards | 58 Average |
| 2013 | Beautiful Creatures | Actor | Mayor Snow | 59 Average |
| 2013 | The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia | Actor | Pastor Wells | 58 Average |
| 2013 | Straight A's | Actor | Dr. Carr | 57 Average |
| 2013 | Susie's Hope | Actor | 59 Average |
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| 2012 | The Campaign | Actor | Denning Mayor (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 2012 | Hell and Mr Fudge | Actor | Arnold | N/A N/A |
| 2012 | Stash House | Actor | Priest | 58 Average |
| 2012 | Another Dirty Movie | Actor | Buck | 58 Average |
| 2012 | Jeff, Who Lives at Home | Actor | Elderly Man / Phone (voice) | 60 Fair |
| 2012 | Contraband | Actor | CBP Agent | 62 Fair |
| 2011 | Storm War | Actor | Senator Aldrich | 58 Average |
| 2011 | October Baby | Actor | Dr. Stewart | 59 Average |
| 2011 | Night of the Demons | Actor | Seargent Dawson | 56 Average |
| 2011 | Creature | Actor | Old Man | 58 Average |
| 2011 | Swamp Shark | Actor | Simon | 56 Average |
| 2011 | The Mortician | Actor | Auggie | 58 Average |
| 2011 | National Lampoon's Snatched | Actor | Spud | 58 Average |
| 2010 | Welcome to the Rileys | Actor | Hamilton 'Ham' Watkins | 62 Fair |
| 2010 | Knucklehead | Actor | Milton's Dad | 58 Average |
| 2010 | Mirrors 2 | Actor | Detective Huston | 57 Average |
| 2010 | The Chameleon | Actor | FBI Doctor (as Lance Nichols) | 58 Average |
| 2010 | The Price of Flowers | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2010 | The Last Song | Actor | Pastor Harris | 70 Good |
| 2009 | Hurricane Season | Actor | Pastor at Rec Center | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans | Actor | Jeremiah Goodhusband | 61 Fair |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Actor | Preacher | 75 Good |
| 2008 | American Violet | Actor | Mr. Moss | 59 Average |
| 2008 | A Good Man Is Hard to Find | Actor | Deacon Smith | 59 Average |
| 2008 | Racing for Time | Actor | Keith Simons | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Snow Wonder | Actor | Boudreaux | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Oil Storm | Actor | Frank Milner | N/A N/A |
| 2003 | Runaway Jury | Actor | Agent Shield | 66 Fair |
| 2002 | Frailty | Actor | FBI Agent #4 | 66 Fair |
| 2001 | K-PAX | Actor | David Patel | 69 Fair |
| 2000 | Something to Sing About | Actor | Councilman | 59 Average |
| 1998 | Snake Eyes | Actor | Cop #3 | 61 Fair |
| 1997 | Home Invasion | Actor | Dr. Royce | 58 Average |
| 1995 | As Good As Dead | Actor | Police Officer | 58 Average |
| 1990 | Side Out | Actor | Taxi Driver | 58 Average |
| 1987 | Project X | Actor | Hamer | 60 Fair |
| 1982 | Grey Area | Actor | Cecil | 59 Average |
| Hard Matter | Actor | Cameron | N/A N/A |
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| Coalescence | Actor | Professor | N/A N/A |
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| 2023 | What They Found | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |