Nick Nicholson

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.

Most Known For

Apocalypse Now

as Soldier (uncredited)

Platoon

as Mechanized Soldier #1

Angelfist

as Alcatraz's Friend (uncredited)

Born on the Fourth of July

as Soldier (uncredited)

Saigon Commandos

as Airborne Sgt.

American Ninja

as Duty Officer

The House of Pleasure

as Lord Sutton

The Siege of Firebase Gloria

as Photographer

Equalizer 2000

as Lawton's men

Silk

as Tyler

Night of the Missing

as Jim (segment "You Promised")

Dune Warriors

as Tomas

Future Hunters

as Shootist in Car / Nazi Soldier (uncredited)

After Death

as Rod

Angel of Destruction

as Mercenary

Eye of the Eagle

as Pfc. Crazy Dog

Raiders of the Sun

as Ackerman

Dead in 5 Heartbeats

as Eight Ball

Demon of Paradise

as Langley

Live by the Fist

as Greasemonkey