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
Homefront
(2013)
Senior DEA Agent
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
(2008)
Preacher
Left Behind
(2014)
Pastor Bruce Barnes
Fantastic Four
(2015)
DC Senior Official (Area 57)
Palmer
(2021)
Sibs
The Burial
(2023)
Judge Graves
The Campaign
(2012)
Denning Mayor (uncredited)
Black Water
(2018)
Buchanan
Assassination Nation
(2018)
FBI Agent Richard Vernon
K-PAX
(2001)
David Patel
Contraband
(2012)
CBP Agent
Heist
(2015)
Captain Michaels
Woodlawn
(2015)
Junior
Beautiful Creatures
(2013)
Mayor Snow
Snake Eyes
(1998)
Cop #3
Runaway Jury
(2003)
Agent Shield
Full Filmography
Acting
Grey Area
(1982)
Cecil
Project X
(1987)
Hamer
Side Out
(1990)
Taxi Driver
As Good as Dead
(1995)
Police Officer
Snake Eyes
(1998)
Cop #3
Something to Sing About
(2000)
Councilman
K-PAX
(2001)
David Patel
Frailty
(2002)
FBI Agent #4
Runaway Jury
(2003)
Agent Shield
Oil Storm
(2005)
Frank Milner
Snow Wonder
(2005)
Boudreaux
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
(2008)
Deacon Smith
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
(2008)
Preacher
Racing for Time
(2008)
Keith Simons
American Violet
(2008)
Mr. Moss
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
(2009)
Jeremiah Goodhusband
Night of the Demons
(2009)
Seargent Dawson
Hurricane Season
(2009)
Pastor at Rec Center
Welcome to the Rileys
(2010)
Hamilton 'Ham' Watkins
Mirrors 2
(2010)
Detective Huston
The Last Song
(2010)
Pastor Harris
Knucklehead
(2010)
Milton's Dad
The Price of Flowers
(2010)
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
(2011)
Elderly Man / Phone (voice)
The Mortician
(2011)
Auggie
Creature
(2011)
Old Man
Swamp Shark
(2011)
Simon
Storm War
(2011)
Senator Aldrich
October Baby
(2011)
Dr. Stewart
Stash House
(2012)
Priest
The Campaign
(2012)
Denning Mayor (uncredited)
Another Dirty Movie
(2012)
Buck
Contraband
(2012)
CBP Agent
Hell and Mr Fudge
(2012)
Arnold
Fractured
(2013)
Doctor Edwards
Beautiful Creatures
(2013)
Mayor Snow
Homefront
(2013)
Senior DEA Agent
Straight A's
(2013)
Dr. Carr
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
(2013)
Pastor Wells
Susie's Hope
(2013)
Moms' Night Out
(2014)
Ronald
13 Sins
(2014)
Police Captain
The Town that Dreaded Sundown
(2014)
Arkansas Mayor
Left Behind
(2014)
Pastor Bruce Barnes
American Heist
(2014)
Auto Shop Boss
Elsa & Fred
(2014)
Maitre D'
Heist
(2015)
Captain Michaels
Shark Lake
(2015)
Lewis Galloway
A Sort of Homecoming
(2015)
Hal
Navy Seals vs. Zombies
(2015)
Senator Abrams
Woodlawn
(2015)
Junior
Fantastic Four
(2015)
DC Senior Official (Area 57)
June
(2015)
Dr. Wynstrom
Before I Wake
(2016)
Detective
Believe
(2016)
Mayor Harris
Here Comes Rusty
(2016)
Keith
The Perfect Weapon
(2016)
Politician
Black Water
(2018)
Buchanan
Mara
(2018)
McCarthy
The Domestics
(2018)
Winston
Assassination Nation
(2018)
FBI Agent Richard Vernon
Above Suspicion
(2019)
Agent Baumgarten
Christmas on the Range
(2019)
Gus
Semper Fi
(2019)
Balfour
Heart of Champions
(2021)
President Jack Harris
Palmer
(2021)
Sibs
Starbright
(2022)
Richard
The Contrast
(2022)
Mr. Van Rough
Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
(2022)
John Pernia
American Outlaws
(2023)
Willy Spencer
The Burial
(2023)
Judge Graves
What They Found
(2023)
James
Unsung Hero
(2024)
Art Meriweather
The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story
(2024)
Dwaine Robbins
Production