Lance E. Nichols
Acting
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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movieJust One More
2026
Charles
tvSugarcreek Amish Mysteries
2026
Chief Twitchell
movieKill Code
2026
Cameron
movieStarbright
2026
Richard
tvDemascus
2025
James
movieSugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise
2025
Chief Twitchell
movieWellwood
2025
Sheriff Bradley
movieCaddo Lake
2024
Doctor Mitchell
movieMississippi Scholar
2024
Dr. Allen
movieUnsung Hero
2024
Art Meriweather
movieThe Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story
2024
Dwaine Robbins
movieThe Burial
2023
Judge Graves
movieAmerican Outlaws
2023
Willy Spencer
movieThe Contrast
2022
Mr. Van Rough
movieHeart of Champions
2021
President Jack Harris
moviePalmer
2021
Sibs
movieSemper Fi
2019
Balfour
movieAbove Suspicion
2019
Agent Baumgarten
BFA New Orleans
2018
Dean Benjamin Morgan
movieAssassination Nation
2018
FBI Agent Richard Vernon
tvThe Purge
2018
Otis
movieMara
2018
McCarthy
movieThe Domestics
2018
Winston
movieBlack Water
2018
Buchanan
movieCamera Obscura
2017
Lt. Vincent
movieBelieve
2016
Mayor Harris
movieThe Perfect Weapon
2016
Politician
movieBefore I Wake
2016
Detective
movieNavy Seals vs. Zombies
2016
Senator Abrams
movieHeist
2015
Captain Michaels
movieWoodlawn
2015
Junior
movieShark Lake
2015
Lewis Galloway
movieFantastic Four
2015
DC Senior Official (Area 57)
movieJune
2015
Dr. Wynstrom
movieThe Livingston Gardener
2015
Warden Bishop Wells
movieThe Town that Dreaded Sundown
2014
Arkansas Mayor
movieLeft Behind
2014
Pastor Bruce Barnes
movieAmerican Heist
2014
Auto Shop Boss
movie13 Sins
2014
Police Captain
movieMoms' Night Out
2014
Ronald
movieElsa & Fred
2014
Maitre D'
movieHomefront
2013
Senior DEA Agent
movieFractured
2013
Doctor Edwards
movieBeautiful Creatures
2013
Mayor Snow
tvHouse of Cards
2013
Gene Clancy
movieStraight A's
2013
Dr. Carr
movieThe Campaign
2012
Denning Mayor (uncredited)
movieStash House
2012
Priest
movieJeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
Elderly Man / Phone (voice)
movieContraband
2012
CBP Agent
movieStorm War
2011
Senator Aldrich
movieOctober Baby
2011
Dr. Stewart
tvAmerican Horror Story
2011
Detective Sanchez
movieCreature
2011
Old Man
movieSwamp Shark
2011
Simon
movieSamuel Bleak
2011
Lester
movieThe Mortician
2011
Auggie
movieWelcome to the Rileys
2010
Hamilton 'Ham' Watkins
movieKnucklehead
2010
Milton's Dad
movieMirrors 2
2010
Detective Huston
movieThe Chameleon
2010
FBI Doctor (as Lance Nichols)
movieThe Last Song
2010
Pastor Harris
movieHurricane Season
2010
Pastor at Rec Center
movieI Love You Phillip Morris
2010
Houston Judge
movieBad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
2009
Jeremiah Goodhusband
movieNight of the Demons
2009
Seargent Dawson
movieLiving Proof
2008
Dr. Brown
movieAmerican Violet
2008
Mr. Moss
movieA Good Man Is Hard to Find
2008
Deacon Smith
movieRacing for Time
2008
Keith Simons
tvBig Shots
2007
Boardmember #2
tvThe Loop
2006
Air Marshall #1
movieSnow Wonder
2005
Boudreaux
movieOil Storm
2005
Frank Milner
movieThe Brooke Ellison Story
2004
Play Off Official
tvDesperate Housewives
2004
Minister
movieRunaway Jury
2003
Agent Shield
movieFrailty
2002
FBI Agent #4
tvThe Shield
2002
Gene
tvFirestarter: Rekindled
2002
Medical Examiner
movieK-PAX
2001
David Patel
movieHow to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
2000
Principal Jones
movieSomething to Sing About
2000
Councilman
movieSnake Eyes
1998
Cop #3
tvBeyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
Officer Shields (segment "Gratuity")
tvSmart Guy
1997
Larry
tvBuffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
Middle-Aged Man
tvThe Practice
1997
Evidence Room Officer
movieHome Invasion
1997
Dr. Royce
tvThe Jamie Foxx Show
1996
Lamonte Lassacier
tvThe Steve Harvey Show
1996
Man in Chicken Suit
tv3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Security Salesman
movieAs Good As Dead
1995
Police Officer
tvNewsRadio
1995
George
tvTouched by an Angel
1994
Minister Russell
tvER
1994
Detective Barnes
tvDiagnosis: Murder
1993
Car Jacker
tvMad About You
1992
Dr. Eckstein
tvRenegade
1992
Deputy / Security Guard
tvMartin
1992
Pa Duke
movieSide Out
1990
Taxi Driver
tvAlien Nation
1989
Delivery Man
movieProject X
1987
Hamer
tvMatlock
1986
Reporter / Stu
tvAmazing Stories
1985
security guard
tvThe Twilight Zone
1985
Cabbie (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes")
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Policeman
tvCheers
1982
Bailiff
movieGrey Area
1982
Cecil
movieCoalescence
Professor
Production1
movieWhat They Found
2023
Executive Producer