Nick Nolte

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Characters played by Nick Nolte

Kuiil — The Mandalorian (2019)

Ugnaught vapor farmer who helps the Mandalorian

Clay Banning — Angel Has Fallen (2019)

Mike's estranged father, a former military officer living off-grid.

Money — Crime 101 (2026)

Mike's fence who enlists Ormon after Mike calls off a robbery. Cuts ties with Mike following the Santa Barbara job and directs Ormon to intercept Mike's next heist.

Vincent — Over the Hedge (2006)

A massive hibernating bear who threatens RJ to repay a food debt.

Colonel Oliver — Hotel Rwanda (2004)

Canadian Colonel leading the UN peacekeeping forces in Rwanda. His troops are strictly prohibited from intervening in the conflict, limiting their ability to protect refugees.

Father — Hulk (2003)

David Banner, Bruce's father and a governmental genetics researcher who experimented on himself to improve human DNA, unknowingly passing his mutation to Bruce. He accidentally murdered his wife Edith while trying to kill baby Bruce, spent years in a mental hospital, then infiltrated Bruce's life as a janitor. After exposing himself to nanomeds and the gammasphere, he gained absorption powers, descended into megalomania, and became an electrical entity before being overpowered by the Hulk and presumed dead.

Four Leaf Tayback — Tropic Thunder (2008)

Credited as a handless Vietnam veteran whose memoir inspires the film, but he is revealed to be a Coast Guard sanitation worker who faked his disability and never served overseas. He advises the director's guerrilla filming strategy, gets captured, and is later found by the cast. He destroys the bridge to save Tugg from the gang.

Mulgarath — The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

The primary antagonist, a shapeshifting ogre who seeks the Field Guide to unleash magical chaos. He kidnaps Simon, breaks the house's protective circle with a potion, and disguises himself as the boys' father before being defeated by Hogsqueal.

Jack Cates — 48 Hrs. (1982)

Hard-nosed SF police inspector who partners with a convict to track down dangerous criminals.

Paddy Conlon — Warrior (2011)

Recovering alcoholic and former MMA fighter who reunites with his estranged sons. He attempts to train and reconcile with both, initially relapsing after Tommy's painful Iraq desertion is revealed, but is comforted by Tommy. He ultimately witnesses the brothers' emotional reconciliation in the ring.

Eddie Conlon — Run All Night (2015)

Jimmy's brother, harbors resentment over Jimmy's past loyalty to Shawn.

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall — The Thin Red Line (1998)

Orders a suicidal frontal assault on Hill 210. Relieves Captain Staros of command for refusing the order, deeming him too soft for combat, and suggests he pursue a career in the JAG Corps.

Career Overview

Nick Nolte has 120 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently 48 Hrs. with 2 titles. Signature works include Angel Has Fallen, Crime 101, Hotel Rwanda. 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
120
Birth Date
1941-02-08
Birth Place
Omaha, Nebraska, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q188018), public domain (CC0).