Nick Nolte Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Nick Nolte
Nolte in 2008
Born	Nicholas King Nolte (1941-02-08) February 8, 1941 (age 84) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1969–present
Spouse(s)	Sheila Page (m. 1966; div. 1970) Sharyn Haddad (m. 1978; div. 1983) Rebecca Linger (m. 1984; div. 1994) Clytie Lane (m. 2016)
Partner(s)	Karen Eklund (1972–1977) Vicki Lewis (1994–2003)
Children	2
Relatives	Navi Rawat (daughter-in-law)

Nicholas King Nolte (born February 8, 1941) is an American actor. He is famous for playing main characters in both serious dramas and romantic movies.

He has won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for three Academy Awards. Nick Nolte first became well-known for his role in the TV miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man in 1976. He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in The Prince of Tides (1991). He also received Academy Award nominations for The Prince of Tides, Affliction, and 'Warrior (2011).

Some of his other popular movies include 48 Hrs. (1982), Cape Fear (1991), Lorenzo's Oil (1992), Hotel Rwanda (2004), Over the Hedge (2006), and Tropic Thunder (2008). He has also appeared in TV shows like Luck (2011–2012), The Mandalorian (2019), and Poker Face (2023).

Early Life and Education
Acting Career Highlights
Personal Life
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Early Life and Education

Nick Nolte was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on February 8, 1941. His father, Franklin Arthur Nolte, was a farmer's son. His mother, Helen, was a department store buyer and later an antique dealer. His family had German and Scottish roots.

Nolte went to Kingsley Elementary School in Waterloo, Iowa. He also attended Westside High School in Omaha. After high school, he went to several colleges, including Pasadena City College and Arizona State University. He played football, basketball, and baseball in college. His studies ended due to poor grades, and he then started his acting career.

Acting Career Highlights

Early Work and Breakthrough

Before becoming a famous actor, Nick Nolte worked as a model in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He appeared in advertisements for products like "Summer Blonde" hair lightener.

His big break came in 1976 with the TV miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man. This role made him a recognized face. After that, he starred in many films, showing his talent for playing different kinds of characters. People often recognize him for his strong, athletic presence and his unique, gravelly voice.

Notable Films and TV Shows

Nolte has starred in over 40 films. Some of his early well-known movies include 'The Deep (1977) and North Dallas Forty (1979). In the 1980s, he appeared in action-comedies like 48 Hrs. (1982) with Eddie Murphy, and Another 48 Hrs. (1990). He also starred in dramas such as 'Under Fire (1983) and Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986).

The 1990s were a very successful time for Nolte. He earned an Academy Award nomination for The Prince of Tides (1991). He also worked with famous directors like Martin Scorsese in Cape Fear (1991). Other important films from this period include Lorenzo's Oil (1992) and Jefferson in Paris (1995). He received another Academy Award nomination for Affliction.

In the 2000s, Nolte continued to take on interesting roles. He appeared in 'Hulk (2003) and the critically acclaimed Hotel Rwanda (2004). He also lent his voice to animated movies like Over the Hedge (2006) and Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010). In 2011, he received his third Academy Award nomination for his role in Warrior.

More recently, Nolte has been in films like A Walk in the Woods (2015) and Angel Has Fallen (2019). On television, he played President Richard Graves in the series Graves from 2016 to 2017. He also voiced the character Kuiil in the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian in 2019.

Awards and Recognition

Nick Nolte has been recognized for his acting many times. He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for The Prince of Tides. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards for his roles in The Prince of Tides, Affliction, and 'Warrior (2011). ..... He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017, which is a special honor for actors.

Personal Life

Nick Nolte married Clytie Lane in 2016. He has been married several times before. He has a son named Brawley (born 1986), who is also an actor. Nick and Clytie have a daughter named Sophia (born 2007). Sophia even played his granddaughter in the movie Head Full of Honey.