Nick Nicholson

Biography

Nick Nicholson was one of many Americans to expatriate to the Philippines after the Vietnam War. Starting in the mid 1970's he became involved in the local film industry there as an actor and casting director, often responsible for finding as many Anglo-looking locals to play non-Filipino roles in local productions. He can also be seen in numerous bigger-budget American Vietnam War films made including APOCALYPSE NOW and PLATOON, often playing American soldiers.

Known For

Apocalypse Now

as Soldier (uncredited)

Platoon

as Mechanized Soldier #1

Born on the Fourth of July

as Soldier (uncredited)

After Death

as Rod

The Siege of Firebase Gloria

as Photographer

Night of the Missing

as Jim (segment "You Promised")

Dune Warriors

as Tomas

Future Hunters

as Shootist in Car / Nazi Soldier (uncredited)

Silk

as Tyler

Demon of Paradise

as Langley