Lance E. Nichols
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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.
Known for
Credits
Kill Code (2026)
as Cameron
Starbright (2026)
as Richard
Homefront (2013)
as Senior DEA Agent
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
as Preacher
Wellwood (2025)
as Sheriff Bradley
Left Behind (2014)
as Pastor Bruce Barnes
Palmer (2021)
as Sibs
Fantastic Four (2015)
as DC Senior Official (Area 57)
Caddo Lake (2024)
as Doctor Mitchell
Snake Eyes (1998)
as Cop #3
K-PAX (2001)
as David Patel
Contraband (2012)
as CBP Agent
Frailty (2002)
as FBI Agent #4
Runaway Jury (2003)
as Agent Shield
Beautiful Creatures (2013)
as Mayor Snow
The Burial (2023)
as Judge Graves
The Campaign (2012)
as Denning Mayor (uncredited)
Black Water (2018)
as Buchanan
13 Sins (2014)
as Police Captain
The Last Song (2010)
as Pastor Harris
Heist (2015)
as Captain Michaels
Swamp Shark (2011)
as Simon
Before I Wake (2016)
as Detective
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)
as Jeremiah Goodhusband
Unsung Hero (2024)
as Art Meriweather
Above Suspicion (2019)
as Agent Baumgarten
Mirrors 2 (2010)
as Detective Huston
The Town that Dreaded Sundown (2014)
as Arkansas Mayor
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013)
as Pastor Wells
The Domestics (2018)
as Winston
Project X (1987)
as Hamer
I Love You Phillip Morris (2010)
as Houston Judge
Assassination Nation (2018)
as FBI Agent Richard Vernon
Knucklehead (2010)
as Milton's Dad
Night of the Demons (2009)
as Seargent Dawson
Heart of Champions (2021)
as President Jack Harris
Moms' Night Out (2014)
as Ronald
Woodlawn (2015)
as Junior
Welcome to the Rileys (2010)
as Hamilton 'Ham' Watkins
Semper Fi (2019)
as Balfour
American Heist (2014)
as Auto Shop Boss
Elsa & Fred (2014)
as Maitre D'
Navy Seals vs. Zombies (2016)
as Senator Abrams
Shark Lake (2015)
as Lewis Galloway
Hurricane Season (2010)
as Pastor at Rec Center
Mara (2018)
as McCarthy
Stash House (2012)
as Priest
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie (2012)
as Buck
Samuel Bleak (2011)
as Lester
The Perfect Weapon (2016)
as Politician
Living Proof (2008)
as Dr. Brown
Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2012)
as Elderly Man / Phone (voice)
American Outlaws (2023)
as Willy Spencer
Straight A's (2013)
as Dr. Carr
The Mortician (2011)
as Auggie
Side Out (1990)
as Taxi Driver
Snow Wonder (2005)
as Boudreaux
October Baby (2011)
as Dr. Stewart
American Violet (2008)
as Mr. Moss
Creature (2011)
as Old Man
Storm War (2011)
as Senator Aldrich
Camera Obscura (2017)
as Lt. Vincent
The Chameleon (2010)
as FBI Doctor (as Lance Nichols)
Believe (2016)
as Mayor Harris
Home Invasion (1997)
as Dr. Royce
The Brooke Ellison Story (2004)
as Play Off Official
Oil Storm (2005)
as Frank Milner
National Lampoon's Snatched (2011)
as Spud
Something to Sing About (2000)
as Councilman
June (2015)
as Dr. Wynstrom
Racing for Time (2008)
as Keith Simons
A Sort of Homecoming (2015)
as Hal
As Good As Dead (1995)
as Police Officer
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale (2000)
as Principal Jones
Mississippi Scholar (2024)
as Dr. Allen
Hell and Mr Fudge (2012)
as Arnold
A Good Man Is Hard to Find (2008)
as Deacon Smith
Christmas on the Range (2019)
as Gus
Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis (2022)
as John Pernia
Fractured (2013)
as Doctor Edwards
Susie's Hope (2013)
Actor
Just One More (2026)
as Charles
Coalescence (—)
as Professor
BFA New Orleans (2018)
as Dean Benjamin Morgan
The Price of Flowers (2010)
Actor
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise (2025)
as Chief Twitchell
Here Comes Rusty (2016)
as Keith
The Livingston Gardener (2015)
as Warden Bishop Wells
Where I Begin (2011)
as Patrick
Stella for Star (2019)
as Chuck
The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story (2024)
as Dwaine Robbins
The Contrast (2022)
as Mr. Van Rough
Grey Area (1982)
as Cecil
What They Found (2023)
as James
Benediction (2022)
as Pastor
Bad Habit (—)
as Don
The Last Summer (2024)
as Bill