Lance E. Nichols

Acting

Lance E. Nichols

Born 13 July 1955 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · 71

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

Highlights

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button2008 · Film · Preacher
American Horror Story2011 · Series · Detective Sanchez
House of Cards2013 · Series · Gene Clancy
Charmed1998 · Series · Joe
Buffy the Vampire Slayer1997 · Series · Middle-Aged Man
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Producer

Filmography

Movies

96 films

Just One More2026 · Film · Charles
Kill Code2026 · Film · Cameron
Starbright2026 · Film · Richard
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise2025 · Film · Chief Twitchell
Wellwood2025 · Film · Sheriff Bradley
Caddo Lake2024 · Film · Doctor Mitchell
Mississippi Scholar2024 · Film · Dr. Allen
The Last Summer2024 · Film · Bill
Unsung Hero2024 · Film · Art Meriweather
The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story2024 · Film · Dwaine Robbins
What They Found2023 · Film · James
The Burial2023 · Film · Judge Graves
American Outlaws2023 · Film · Willy Spencer
Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis2022 · Film · John Pernia
Benediction2022 · Film · Pastor
The Contrast2022 · Film · Mr. Van Rough
Heart of Champions2021 · Film · President Jack Harris
Palmer2021 · Film · Sibs
Stella for Star2019 · Film · Chuck
Christmas on the Range2019 · Film · Gus
Semper Fi2019 · Film · Balfour
Above Suspicion2019 · Film · Agent Baumgarten
Assassination Nation2018 · Film · FBI Agent Richard Vernon
Mara2018 · Film · McCarthy
The Domestics2018 · Film · Winston
Black Water2018 · Film · Buchanan
Camera Obscura2017 · Film · Lt. Vincent
Believe2016 · Film · Mayor Harris
The Perfect Weapon2016 · Film · Politician
Before I Wake2016 · Film · Detective
Here Comes Rusty2016 · Film · Keith
Navy Seals vs. Zombies2016 · Film · Senator Abrams
Heist2015 · Film · Captain Michaels
Woodlawn2015 · Film · Junior
Shark Lake2015 · Film · Lewis Galloway
Fantastic Four2015 · Film · DC Senior Official (Area 57)
June2015 · Film · Dr. Wynstrom
The Livingston Gardener2015 · Film · Warden Bishop Wells
A Sort of Homecoming2015 · Film · Hal
The Town that Dreaded Sundown2014 · Film · Arkansas Mayor
Left Behind2014 · Film · Pastor Bruce Barnes
American Heist2014 · Film · Auto Shop Boss
13 Sins2014 · Film · Police Captain
Moms' Night Out2014 · Film · Ronald
Elsa & Fred2014 · Film · Maitre D'
Homefront2013 · Film · Senior DEA Agent
Fractured2013 · Film · Doctor Edwards
Beautiful Creatures2013 · Film · Mayor Snow
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia2013 · Film · Pastor Wells
Straight A's2013 · Film · Dr. Carr
Susie's Hope2013 · Film
The Campaign2012 · Film · Denning Mayor (uncredited)
Hell and Mr Fudge2012 · Film · Arnold
Stash House2012 · Film · Priest
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie2012 · Film · Buck
Jeff, Who Lives at Home2012 · Film · Elderly Man / Phone (voice)
Contraband2012 · Film · CBP Agent
Storm War2011 · Film · Senator Aldrich
October Baby2011 · Film · Dr. Stewart
Creature2011 · Film · Old Man
Swamp Shark2011 · Film · Simon
Green Lantern2011 · Film · Cop
Samuel Bleak2011 · Film · Lester
The Mortician2011 · Film · Auggie
National Lampoon's Snatched2011 · Film · Spud
Welcome to the Rileys2010 · Film · Hamilton 'Ham' Watkins
Knucklehead2010 · Film · Milton's Dad
Mirrors 22010 · Film · Detective Huston
The Chameleon2010 · Film · FBI Doctor (as Lance Nichols)
The Price of Flowers2010 · Film
The Last Song2010 · Film · Pastor Harris
Hurricane Season2010 · Film · Pastor at Rec Center
I Love You Phillip Morris2010 · Film · Houston Judge
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans2009 · Film · Jeremiah Goodhusband
Night of the Demons2009 · Film · Seargent Dawson
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button2008 · Film · Preacher
Living Proof2008 · Film · Dr. Brown
American Violet2008 · Film · Mr. Moss
A Good Man Is Hard to Find2008 · Film · Deacon Smith
Racing for Time2008 · Film · Keith Simons
Snow Wonder2005 · Film · Boudreau
Oil Storm2005 · Film · Frank Milner
The Brooke Ellison Story2004 · Film · Play Off Official
Runaway Jury2003 · Film · Agent Shield
Frailty2002 · Film · FBI Agent #4
K-PAX2001 · Film · David Patel
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale2000 · Film · Principal Jones
Something to Sing About2000 · Film · Councilman
Last Rites1999 · Film · FBI Agent #2
Snake Eyes1998 · Film · Cop #3
A Match Made in Heaven1997 · Film · Mort Paulson
Home Invasion1997 · Film · Dr. Royce
As Good As Dead1995 · Film · Officer
Side Out1990 · Film · Taxi Driver
Project X1987 · Film · Hamer
Grey Area1982 · Film · Cecil

Filmography

Series

37 shows

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries2026 · Series · Chief Twitchell
Demascus2025 · Series · James
The Chosen2019 · Series · Sol
The Purge2018 · Series · Otis
House of Cards2013 · Series · Gene Clancy
American Horror Story2011 · Series · Detective Sanchez
Big Shots2007 · Series · Boardmember #2
The Loop2006 · Series · Air Marshall #1
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Minister
The Shield2002 · Series · Gene
Firestarter: Rekindled2002 · Series · Medical Examiner
The West Wing1999 · Series · Jay
Charmed1998 · Series · Joe
Oh Baby1998 · Series
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction1997 · Series · Officer Shields (segment "Gratuity")
Smart Guy1997 · Series · Larry
Buffy the Vampire Slayer1997 · Series · Middle-Aged Man
The Practice1997 · Series · Evidence Room Officer
Everybody Loves Raymond1996 · Series · Mack
The Jamie Foxx Show1996 · Series · Lamonte Lassacier
The Steve Harvey Show1996 · Series · Man in Chicken Suit
3rd Rock from the Sun1996 · Series · Security Salesman
The Drew Carey Show1995 · Series · Warren
NewsRadio1995 · Series · George
Touched by an Angel1994 · Series · Minister Russell
ER1994 · Series · Detective Barnes
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Car Jacker
Mad About You1992 · Series · Dr. Eckstein
Renegade1992 · Series · Deputy
Martin1992 · Series · Pa Duke
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Producer
Alien Nation1989 · Series · Delivery Man
Matlock1986 · Series · Reporter / Stu
Amazing Stories1985 · Series · security guard
The Twilight Zone1985 · Series · Cabbie (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes")
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Policeman
Cheers1982 · Series · Bailiff