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Lance E. Nichols

Lance E. Nichols

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

Kill Code
Kill Code
2026 • Cameron
Starbright
Starbright
2026 • Richard
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise
2025 • Chief Twitchell
Wellwood
Wellwood
2025 • Sheriff Bradley
Caddo Lake
Caddo Lake
2024 • Doctor Mitchell
The Last Summer
The Last Summer
2024 • Bill
Unsung Hero
Unsung Hero
2024 • Art Meriweather
The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story
The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story
2024 • Dwaine Robbins

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Kill Code
Kill Code
2026 • Cameron
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Starbright
Starbright
2026 • Richard
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Wellwood
Wellwood
2025 • Sheriff Bradley
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Caddo Lake
Caddo Lake
2024 • Doctor Mitchell
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Unsung Hero
Unsung Hero
2024 • Art Meriweather
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The Burial
The Burial
2023 • Judge Graves
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American Outlaws
American Outlaws
2023 • Willy Spencer
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Benediction
2022 • Pastor
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The Contrast
The Contrast
2022 • Mr. Van Rough
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Heart of Champions
Heart of Champions
2021 • President Jack Harris
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Palmer
Palmer
2021 • Sibs
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Semper Fi
Semper Fi
2019 • Balfour
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Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion
2019 • Agent Baumgarten
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BFA New Orleans
2018 • Dean Benjamin Morgan
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Assassination Nation
Assassination Nation
2018 • FBI Agent Richard Vernon
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Mara
Mara
2018 • McCarthy
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The Domestics
The Domestics
2018 • Winston
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Black Water
Black Water
2018 • Buchanan
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Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura
2017 • Lt. Vincent
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Believe
Believe
2016 • Mayor Harris
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The Perfect Weapon
The Perfect Weapon
2016 • Politician
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Before I Wake
Before I Wake
2016 • Detective
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Navy Seals vs. Zombies
Navy Seals vs. Zombies
2016 • Senator Abrams
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Heist
Heist
2015 • Captain Michaels
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Woodlawn
Woodlawn
2015 • Junior
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Shark Lake
Shark Lake
2015 • Lewis Galloway
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Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
2015 • DC Senior Official (Area 57)
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June
June
2015 • Dr. Wynstrom
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The Livingston Gardener
The Livingston Gardener
2015 • Warden Bishop Wells
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Left Behind
Left Behind
2014 • Pastor Bruce Barnes
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American Heist
American Heist
2014 • Auto Shop Boss
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13 Sins
13 Sins
2014 • Police Captain
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Elsa & Fred
Elsa & Fred
2014 • Maitre D'
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Homefront
Homefront
2013 • Senior DEA Agent
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Fractured
Fractured
2013 • Doctor Edwards
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Straight A's
Straight A's
2013 • Dr. Carr
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The Campaign
The Campaign
2012 • Denning Mayor (uncredited)
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Stash House
Stash House
2012 • Priest
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Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012 • Elderly Man / Phone (voice)
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Contraband
Contraband
2012 • CBP Agent
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Storm War
Storm War
2011 • Senator Aldrich
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October Baby
October Baby
2011 • Dr. Stewart
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Creature
Creature
2011 • Old Man
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Swamp Shark
Swamp Shark
2011 • Simon
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Samuel Bleak
Samuel Bleak
2011 • Lester
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Where I Begin
2011 • Patrick
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Welcome to the Rileys
Welcome to the Rileys
2010 • Hamilton 'Ham' Watkins
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Knucklehead
Knucklehead
2010 • Milton's Dad
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Mirrors 2
Mirrors 2
2010 • Detective Huston
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The Chameleon
The Chameleon
2010 • FBI Doctor (as Lance Nichols)
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The Last Song
The Last Song
2010 • Pastor Harris
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Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season
2010 • Pastor at Rec Center
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Night of the Demons
Night of the Demons
2009 • Seargent Dawson
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Living Proof
Living Proof
2008 • Dr. Brown
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American Violet
American Violet
2008 • Mr. Moss
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Racing for Time
Racing for Time
2008 • Keith Simons
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Snow Wonder
Snow Wonder
2005 • Boudreaux
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Oil Storm
Oil Storm
2005 • Frank Milner
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The Brooke Ellison Story
The Brooke Ellison Story
2004 • Play Off Official
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Runaway Jury
Runaway Jury
2003 • Agent Shield
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Frailty
Frailty
2002 • FBI Agent #4
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K-PAX
K-PAX
2001 • David Patel
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Snake Eyes
Snake Eyes
1998 • Cop #3
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Home Invasion
Home Invasion
1997 • Dr. Royce
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As Good As Dead
As Good As Dead
1995 • Police Officer
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Side Out
Side Out
1990 • Taxi Driver
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Project X
Project X
1987 • Hamer
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Grey Area
Grey Area
1982 • Cecil
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Mississippi Scholar
Mississippi Scholar
Unknown year • Dr. Allen
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Bad Habit
Unknown year • Don
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Coalescence
Coalescence
Unknown year • Professor
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Lance E. Nichols – Biography, Known For & Filmography