
Lance E. Nichols
Acting • Born 1955-07-13
Biography
Lance E. Nichols (born July 13, 1955) is an American actor from New Orleans, Louisiana, best known for playing dentist Larry Williams on Treme. A graduate of McDonogh 35 High School and the University of New Orleans, he is also known for his roles in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and House of Cards and is a frequent presence in films that were made in the city. In 2012 he appeared as a character similar to his Treme character, and also named "Larry", in a commercial for Chase Bank that also featured Drew Brees and his family and was aired during the broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI.
Filmography
132 credits
Frailty
Movie • 2002
FBI Agent #4

Contraband
Movie • 2012
CBP Agent

Welcome to the Rileys
Movie • 2010
Hamilton 'Ham' Watkins

Snake Eyes
Movie • 1998
Cop #3

Mirrors 2
Movie • 2010
Detective Huston

Unsung Hero
Movie • 2024
Art Meriweather

Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Movie • 2012
Elderly Man / Phone (voice)

The Contrast
Movie • 2022
Mr. Van Rough

As Good As Dead
Movie • 1995
Police Officer

Oil Storm
Movie • 2005
Frank Milner

The Mortician
Movie • 2011
Auggie

Stash House
Movie • 2012
Priest

Kill Code
Movie
Cameron

Elsa & Fred
Movie • 2014
Maitre D'

Moms' Night Out
Movie • 2014
Ronald

The Burial
Movie • 2023
Judge Graves

American Violet
Movie • 2008
Mr. Moss

The Price of Flowers
Movie • 2010

Creature
Movie • 2011
Old Man

13 Sins
Movie • 2014
Police Captain

Caddo Lake
Movie • 2024
Doctor Mitchell

Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
Movie • 2022
John Pernia

The Town that Dreaded Sundown
Movie • 2014
Arkansas Mayor

Before I Wake
Movie • 2016
Detective

Hell and Mr Fudge
Movie • 2012
Arnold

The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story
Movie • 2024
Dwaine Robbins

Heist
Movie • 2015
Captain Michaels

Left Behind
Movie • 2014
Pastor Bruce Barnes

What They Found
Movie • 2023
James

Shark Lake
Movie • 2015
Lewis Galloway

A Sort of Homecoming
Movie • 2015
Hal

The Perfect Weapon
Movie • 2016
Politician

Fractured
Movie • 2013
Doctor Edwards

Beautiful Creatures
Movie • 2013
Mayor Snow

Susie's Hope
Movie • 2013

Coalescence
Movie
Professor

Navy Seals vs. Zombies
Movie • 2016
Senator Abrams

Woodlawn
Movie • 2015
Junior

The Last Song
Movie • 2010
Pastor Harris

Fantastic Four
Movie • 2015
DC Senior Official (Area 57)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Movie • 2008
Preacher

K-PAX
Movie • 2001
David Patel

A Good Man Is Hard to Find
Movie • 2008
Deacon Smith

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
Movie • 2009
Jeremiah Goodhusband

Benediction
Movie • 2022
Pastor

Something to Sing About
Movie • 2000
Councilman

Above Suspicion
Movie • 2019
Agent Baumgarten

Believe
Movie • 2016
Mayor Harris

Swamp Shark
Movie • 2011
Simon

Black Water
Movie • 2018
Buchanan

American Heist
Movie • 2014
Auto Shop Boss

Racing for Time
Movie • 2008
Keith Simons

Wellwood
Movie • 2025
Sheriff Bradley

The Campaign
Movie • 2012
Denning Mayor (uncredited)

Mara
Movie • 2018
McCarthy

June
Movie • 2015
Dr. Wynstrom

Runaway Jury
Movie • 2003
Agent Shield

Storm War
Movie • 2011
Senator Aldrich

Knucklehead
Movie • 2010
Milton's Dad

Homefront
Movie • 2013
Senior DEA Agent

The Domestics
Movie • 2018
Winston

Side Out
Movie • 1990
Taxi Driver

American Outlaws
Movie • 2023
Willy Spencer

Night of the Demons
Movie • 2009
Seargent Dawson

Heart of Champions
Movie • 2021
President Jack Harris

Christmas on the Range
Movie • 2019
Gus

Starbright
Movie • 2026
Richard

Assassination Nation
Movie • 2018
FBI Agent Richard Vernon

Snow Wonder
Movie • 2005
Boudreaux

Grey Area
Movie • 1982
Cecil

Here Comes Rusty
Movie • 2016
Keith

Straight A's
Movie • 2013
Dr. Carr

October Baby
Movie • 2011
Dr. Stewart

Project X
Movie • 1987
Hamer

Hurricane Season
Movie • 2010
Pastor at Rec Center

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
Movie • 2013
Pastor Wells

Palmer
Movie • 2021
Sibs

National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
Movie • 2012
Buck

Semper Fi
Movie • 2019
Balfour

National Lampoon's Snatched
Movie • 2011
Spud

Home Invasion
Movie • 1997
Dr. Royce

Where I Begin
Movie • 2011
Patrick

Camera Obscura
Movie • 2017
Lt. Vincent

The Chameleon
Movie • 2010
FBI Doctor (as Lance Nichols)

The Livingston Gardener
Movie • 2015
Warden Bishop Wells

Stella for Star
Movie • 2019
Chuck

Mississippi Scholar
Movie
Dr. Allen

The Last Summer
Movie • 2024
Bill

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise
Movie • 2025
Chief Twitchell

The Brooke Ellison Story
Movie • 2004
Play Off Official

Samuel Bleak
Movie • 2011
Lester

BFA New Orleans
Movie • 2018
Dean Benjamin Morgan

Living Proof
Movie • 2008
Dr. Brown

Bad Habit
Movie
Don

How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Movie • 2000
Principal Jones

I Love You Phillip Morris
Movie • 2010
Houston Judge

Martin
TV • 1992
Pa Duke

Diagnosis: Murder
TV • 1993
Car Jacker

The Chosen
TV • 2019
Sol

American Horror Story
TV • 2011
Detective Sanchez

Amazing Stories
TV • 1985
security guard

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TV • 1990
Producer

Oh Baby
TV • 1998

The Shield
TV • 2002
Gene

House of Cards
TV • 2013
Gene Clancy

ER
TV • 1994
Detective Barnes

The Steve Harvey Show
TV • 1996
Man in Chicken Suit

3rd Rock from the Sun
TV • 1996
Security Salesman

The Purge
TV • 2018
Otis

NewsRadio
TV • 1995
George

Everybody Loves Raymond
TV • 1996
Mack

The Twilight Zone
TV • 1985
Cabbie (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes")

Desperate Housewives
TV • 2004
Minister

The West Wing
TV • 1999
Jay

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
TV • 1997
Officer Shields (segment "Gratuity")

Mad About You
TV • 1992
Dr. Eckstein

Cheers
TV • 1982
Bailiff

Murder, She Wrote
TV • 1984
Policeman

Touched by an Angel
TV • 1994
Minister Russell

Charmed
TV • 1998
Joe

The Drew Carey Show
TV • 1995
Warren

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
TV • 1997
Middle-Aged Man

Renegade
TV • 1992
Deputy

Renegade
TV • 1992
Security Guard

The Loop
TV • 2006
Air Marshall #1

The Jamie Foxx Show
TV • 1996
Lamonte Lassacier

The Practice
TV • 1997
Evidence Room Officer

Big Shots
TV • 2007
Boardmember #2

Smart Guy
TV • 1997
Larry

Firestarter: Rekindled
TV • 2002
Medical Examiner

Matlock
TV • 1986
Reporter / Stu

Alien Nation
TV • 1989
Delivery Man