Lance E. Nichols

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Characters played by Lance E. Nichols

DC Senior Official (Area 57) — Fantastic Four (2015)

High-ranking government figure overseeing classified alien and cosmic operations.

Pastor Bruce Barnes — Left Behind (2014)

Church pastor who guides survivors spiritually and helps them process the Rapture event.

Arkansas Mayor — The Town that Dreaded Sundown (2014)

A municipal official in the 2014 story.

Detective Huston — Mirrors 2 (2010)

Investigator assisting Piccirilli

McCarthy — Mara (2018)

A police detective who commissions Kate Fuller to investigate the deaths. He helps uncover the victims hidden pasts, including a chef responsible for a school food poisoning tragedy.

Gus — Christmas on the Range (2019)

Gus takes part in the discussion about Kendall, Brick, and the disputed history between their families. While the conversation includes claims that Brick took land and may have acted improperly with money, Gus cautions Memphis and Vivian not to treat rumors as established facts.

Senator Aldrich — Storm War (2011)

Senator Aldrich is the political target of Marcus's threat. In the past, he canceled Marcus's contracts with the United States Department of Defense, and Marcus blames him for that decision. Marcus hijacks broadcasts to demand that Aldrich be handed over, warning that Washington will otherwise suffer further consequences.

Dr. Carr — Straight A's (2013)

The hospital physician who diagnoses Scott with stage 3 brain cancer, explaining his heavy consumption of Vicodin and marijuana. This revelation shifts the narrative and prompts the family to gather at his bedside during his final days.

Milton's Dad — Knucklehead (2010)

Milton's Dad discovers the unauthorized backyard fights being held at his home. He angrily orders everyone out and goes on a rampage, prompting Walter to charge into the yard and tackle him after mistaking him for the scheduled opponent.

John Pernia — Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis (2022)

John Pernia accompanies Meriwether Lewis on his government-business journey to Grinder’s Stand. When Lewis arrives seeking lodging, Pernia is directed, along with Captain Tom, to the storehouse with the horses. The account provides no further actions or details about his relationship with Lewis.

Doctor Edwards — Fractured (2013)

Doctor Edwards examines Dylan after his terrifying episode and finds no structural damage to his brain. He explains that Dylan was sleepwalking during the incident, offering a rational medical interpretation that conflicts with Dylan's insistence that he vanished from one place and returned somewhere else.

Buck — National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie (2012)

Crew member or local character in the sequel's setting.

Career Overview

Lance E. Nichols has 130 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Fantastic Four with 1 titles. Signature works include Wellwood, The Last Summer, What They Found. 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
130
Birth Date
1955-07-13
Birth Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q6483378), public domain (CC0).