Lance E. Nichols

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

Biography

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.

Acted in 135

2020s

2026
Just One More
Charles
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries
Chief Twitchell · 9 episodes
Kill Code
Cameron
43
Starbright
Richard
2025
Demascus
James · 6 episodes
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise
Chief Twitchell
Wellwood
Sheriff Bradley
2024
Caddo Lake
Doctor Mitchell
68
Mississippi Scholar
Dr. Allen
The Last Summer
Bill
Unsung Hero
Art Meriweather
64
The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story
Dwaine Robbins
2023
What They Found
James
The Burial
Judge Graves
72
American Outlaws
Willy Spencer
47
2022
Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
John Pernia
Benediction
Pastor
The Contrast
Mr. Van Rough
2021
Heart of Champions
President Jack Harris
54
Palmer
Sibs
70

2010s

2019
Stella for Star
Chuck
Christmas on the Range
Gus
Semper Fi
Balfour
49
Above Suspicion
Agent Baumgarten
49
The Chosen
Sol · 1 episode
90
2018
Assassination Nation
FBI Agent Richard Vernon
62
The Purge
Otis · 1 episode
67
Mara
McCarthy
43
The Domestics
Winston
69
Black Water
Buchanan
32
2017
Camera Obscura
Lt. Vincent
2016
Believe
Mayor Harris
49
The Perfect Weapon
Politician
31
Before I Wake
Detective
65
Here Comes Rusty
Keith
Navy Seals vs. Zombies
Senator Abrams
38
2015
Heist
Captain Michaels
50
Woodlawn
Junior
67
Shark Lake
Lewis Galloway
34
Fantastic Four
DC Senior Official (Area 57)
33
June
Dr. Wynstrom
41
The Livingston Gardener
Warden Bishop Wells
A Sort of Homecoming
Hal
2014
The Town that Dreaded Sundown
Arkansas Mayor
57
Left Behind
Pastor Bruce Barnes
23
American Heist
Auto Shop Boss
36
13 Sins
Police Captain
59
Moms' Night Out
Ronald
41
Elsa & Fred
Maitre D'
54
2013
Homefront
Senior DEA Agent
56
Fractured
Doctor Edwards
Beautiful Creatures
Mayor Snow
56
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
Pastor Wells
41
House of Cards
Gene Clancy · 1 episode
84
Straight A's
Dr. Carr
55
Susie's Hope
Movie
2012
The Campaign
Denning Mayor (uncredited)
59
Hell and Mr Fudge
Arnold
Stash House
Priest
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
Buck
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Elderly Man / Phone (voice)
66
Contraband
CBP Agent
58
2011
Storm War
Senator Aldrich
38
October Baby
Dr. Stewart
50
American Horror Story
Detective Sanchez · 1 episode
80
Creature
Old Man
32
Swamp Shark
Simon
40
Green Lantern
Cop
45
Samuel Bleak
Lester
The Mortician
Auggie
National Lampoon's Snatched
Spud
2010
Welcome to the Rileys
Hamilton 'Ham' Watkins
61
Knucklehead
Milton's Dad
38
Mirrors 2
Detective Huston
51
The Chameleon
FBI Doctor (as Lance Nichols)
The Price of Flowers
Movie
The Last Song
Pastor Harris
48
Hurricane Season
Pastor at Rec Center
66
I Love You Phillip Morris
Houston Judge
66

2000s

2009
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Jeremiah Goodhusband
70
Night of the Demons
Seargent Dawson
45
2008
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Preacher
75
Living Proof
Dr. Brown
American Violet
Mr. Moss
67
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
Deacon Smith
Racing for Time
Keith Simons
2007
Big Shots
Boardmember #2 · 1 episode
71
2006
The Loop
Air Marshall #1 · 1 episode
71
2005
Snow Wonder
Boudreau
52
Oil Storm
Frank Milner
2004
The Brooke Ellison Story
Play Off Official
Desperate Housewives
Minister · 1 episode
78
2003
Runaway Jury
Agent Shield
69
2002
Frailty
FBI Agent #4
71
The Shield
Gene · 1 episode
86
Firestarter: Rekindled
Medical Examiner · 2 episodes
50
2001
K-PAX
David Patel
62
2000
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Principal Jones
Something to Sing About
Councilman

1990s

1999
The West Wing
Jay · 1 episode
87
Last Rites
FBI Agent #2
1998
Charmed
Joe · 1 episode
75
Oh Baby
TV · 2 Seasons · Comedy
Snake Eyes
Cop #3
56
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Officer Shields (segment "Gratuity") · 1 episode
77
A Match Made in Heaven
Mort Paulson
63
Smart Guy
Larry · 1 episode
75
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Middle-Aged Man · 1 episode
82
The Practice
Evidence Room Officer · 1 episode
77
Home Invasion
Dr. Royce
1996
Everybody Loves Raymond
Mack · 1 episode
72
The Jamie Foxx Show
Lamonte Lassacier · 1 episode
67
The Steve Harvey Show
Man in Chicken Suit · 1 episode
67
3rd Rock from the Sun
Security Salesman · 1 episode
77
1995
Serial Killer
Doctor
The Drew Carey Show
Warren · 1 episode
68
As Good As Dead
Officer
NewsRadio
George · 1 episode
78
1994
Touched by an Angel
Minister Russell · 1 episode
65
ER
Detective Barnes · 1 episode
79
1993
Diagnosis: Murder
Car Jacker · 2 episodes
70
1992
Mad About You
Dr. Eckstein · 2 episodes
68
Renegade
Deputy, Security Guard · 1 episode
62
Martin
Pa Duke · 1 episode
75
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Producer · 1 episode
79
Side Out
Taxi Driver

1980s

1989
Alien Nation
Delivery Man · 1 episode
69
1987
Project X
Hamer
1986
Matlock
Reporter / Stu · 2 episodes
71
1985
Amazing Stories
security guard · 1 episode
74
The Twilight Zone
Cabbie (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes") · 1 episode
77
1984
Murder, She Wrote
Policeman · 1 episode
74
1982
Cheers
Bailiff · 1 episode
79
Grey Area
Cecil

No release date

Coalescence
Professor

Produced 1

2020s

2023
What They Found
Executive Producer