Nicolas Coster

Biography

Nicolas Coster (December 3, 1934 - June 26, 2023) was a British-born American actor, most known for his work in daytime drama and as a character actor on nighttime television series.

Career Overview

Nicolas Coster has 88 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Dukes of Hazzard Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Santa Barbara, MacArthur, The Sporting Club. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

88

Birth Date

1934-12-03 00:00:00

Birth Place

London, England, UK

Known For

• 

  Santa Barbara
• 

  MacArthur
• 

  The Sporting Club
• 

  BLOOD TYPE
• 

  Little Darlings
• Dancing on a Dry Salt Lake

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• The Dukes of Hazzard Collection (1 titles)
• Airport (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Branscombe Richmond (2 collaborations)
• John Fujioka (2 collaborations)
• Margaret Blye (2 collaborations)
• Jed Allan (1 collaborations)
• Robin Mattson (1 collaborations)
• Nancy Lee Grahn (1 collaborations)
• Judith McConnell (1 collaborations)
• Gordon Thomson (1 collaborations)
• Jack Wagner (1 collaborations)
• Eileen Davidson (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (88 credits)

  • Palm Royale

    - Maxine Rolls the Dice (2024) ... Probate Judge actor actors
    2024
  • Lessons in Chemistry

    - Living Dead Things (2023) ... Paul Astor actor actors
    2023
  • The Rookie: Feds

    - Burn Run (2023) ... Joseph Cicero actor actors
    2022
  • The Deep Ones

    Finley

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Last Exorcist

    Archbishop Norman

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • BLOOD TYPE

    Bum Joe

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Con Man

    Don Scott

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • A Winter Rose

    Drunk

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Chemical Cut

    Veteran

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • American Crime Story

    - Exiles (2021) ... Lloyd Cutler actor actors
    2016
  • Dancing on a Dry Salt Lake

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Cold Turkey

    Steve Utley

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Family of Four

    Doktor Wallace

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Cold Case

    - Forever Blue (2006) ... Brogan Cooper actor actors
    2003
  • The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood

    Ezra Bushmaster

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Freedom Strike

    Adm. Torrance

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Full Circle

    Arthur

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Hearts Adrift

    Harry Winslow

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • 3rd Rock from the Sun

    - Paranoid Dick (1999) ... Chancellor Stevens actor actors

    - Feelin' Albright (1998) ... Chancellor Stevens actor actors
    1996
  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith

    - The Publishing Episode (1996) ... actor actors
    1996
  • Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

    - Vengeance (1998) ... Judge Blaisdale actor actors
    1993
  • Silk Stalkings

    - Pumped Up (1997) ... Liam Ryan actor actors
    1991
  • Betsy's Wedding

    Harry Lovell

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • By Dawn's Early Light

    Icarus

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Volunteers (1993) ... Attorney Reid Mullen actor actors

    - Confession (1991) ... Morgan Stern actor actors
    1990
  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    - April Is the Cruelest Month (1991) ... George Azarian actor actors
    1990
  • Incident at Dark River

    Mr. Gorman

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • How I Got Into College

    Dr. Phillip Jellinak, Sr.

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Coach

    - Luther Get Your Gun (1996) ... Jinky actor actors
    1989
  • Big Business

    Hunt Shelton

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    - The Offspring (1990) ... Adm. Anthony Haftel actor actors
    1987
  • Beverly Hills Madam

    Uncle Edgar

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Matlock

    - The Trial (2) (1991) ... Chester Gaddis actor actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - Brackman Vasektimized (1987) ... Brian P. Young actor actors
    1986
  • MacGyver

    - There But for the Grace (1991) ... Doc actor actors
    1985
  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    - Deadly Honeymoon (1986) ... Phil actor actors
    1985
  • Santa Barbara

    Lionel Lockridge

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 2137 (1993) ... Lionel Lockridge actor actors

    - Episode 2136 (1993) ... Lionel Lockridge actor actors

    - Episode 2135 (1993) ... Lionel Lockridge actor actors

    - Episode 2134 (1993) ... Lionel Lockridge actor actors

    - Episode 2133 (1993) ... Lionel Lockridge actor actors
    1984
  • Hunter

    - Ring of Honor (1989) ... Gleason actor actors
    1984
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - Smooth Operators (1989) ... Dr. Craig Zachary actor actors
    1984
  • M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

    Maurice Carver

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Day the Bubble Burst

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • T. J. Hooker

    - The Shadow of Truth (1983) ... Kevin Mundy actor actors
    1982
  • Knight Rider

    - Return to Cadiz (1983) ... Ross Manley actor actors
    1982
  • Police Squad!

    - The Butler Did It (A Bird in the Hand) (1982) ... Warner actor actors
    1982
  • Reds

    Paul Trullinger

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper

    Avery

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Simon & Simon

    - Pirate's Key (2) (1983) ... City Attorney David Stallings actor actors

    - Pirate's Key (1) (1983) ... City Attorney David Stallings actor actors

    - The Least Dangerous Game (1981) ... actor actors
    1981
  • Stir Crazy

    Warden Henry Sampson

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Friendly Fire

    Carl

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Why Would I Lie?

    Walter

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • The Hunter

    Poker Player (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Little Darlings

    Mr. Whitney

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Magnum, P.I.

    - I Do? (1983) ... Andrew MacKenzie actor actors
    1980
  • The Electric Horseman

    Fitzgerald

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Solitary Man

    Bud Hensen

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Goldengirl

    US Olympic Team Doctor

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Concorde... Airport '79

    Dr. Stone

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Ebony, Ivory and Jade

    Linderman

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Just You and Me, Kid

    Harris

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Facts of Life

    - The Beginning of the End (1988) ... David Warner actor actors

    - Rites of Passage (1) (1987) ... David Warner actor actors

    - Where's Poppa? (1986) ... David Warner actor actors

    - It's Lonely at the Top (1985) ... David Warner actor actors

    - Daddy's Girl (1982) ... David Warner actor actors
    1979
  • Hart to Hart

    - Blue and Broken-Harted (1982) ... Fred Brunis actor actors
    1979
  • Mrs. Columbo

    - A Chilling Surprise (1979) ... Zev Arno actor actors
    1979
  • Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

    - Olympiad (1980) ... Alaric actor actors
    1979
  • Long Journey Back

    Dr. Roberts

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • A Fire in the Sky

    The Governor

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Slow Dancing In The Big City

    David Fillmore

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • The Big Fix

    Spitzler

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Dallas

    - Jock's Trial (2) (1980) ... Lyle Sloan (as Nicholas Coster) actor actors

    - Jock's Trial (1) (1980) ... Lyle Sloan (as Nicholas Coster) actor actors

    - Act of Love (1978) ... Joe Morris actor actors
    1978
  • The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer

    General Philip Sheridan

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • MacArthur

    Colonel Sidney Huff

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • The Incredible Hulk

    - Blind Rage (1979) ... Col. Drake actor actors
    1977
  • All the President's Men

    Markham

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Quincy, M.E.

    - A Ghost of a Chance (1982) ... Ted Markham actor actors
    1976
  • Charlie's Angels

    - Angels on the Air (1977) ... Professor Croydon actor actors
    1976
  • Baretta

    - The Dream (1978) ... actor actors
    1975
  • One Day at a Time

    - The Dating Game (a.k.a.) Ann's Dating Game (1978) ... actor actors
    1975
  • The Rockford Files

    - A Good Clean Bust with Sequel Rights (1978) ... Augie Augustine actor actors
    1974
  • Little House on the Prairie

    - I Remember, I Remember (1978) ... Lansford Ingalls actor actors
    1974
  • The Sporting Club

    James Quinn

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Where's Everett?

    Dr. Paul Jellico

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • The Green Hornet

    - Bad Bet on a 459--Silent (1967) ... Police Officer Gregory actor actors
    1966
  • My Blood Runs Cold

    Harry Lindsay

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • Light Fantastic

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Naked City

    - The Shield (1959) ... Civil Service Applicant (uncredited) actor actors
    1958
  • City of Shadows

    Roy Fellows

    actor

    actors
    1955
  • The Black Shield of Falworth

    Humphrey, Young Squire (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1954
  • The Outcast

    Asa Polson

    actor

    actors
    1954
  • The Desert Rats

    Medic (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1953