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
Palmer
(2021)
Sibs
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
(2008)
Preacher
Homefront
(2013)
Senior DEA Agent
Fantastic Four
(2015)
DC Senior Official (Area 57)
Left Behind
(2014)
Pastor Bruce Barnes
The Burial
(2023)
Judge Graves
Contraband
(2012)
CBP Agent
The Campaign
(2012)
Denning Mayor (uncredited)
Heist
(2015)
Captain Michaels
K-PAX
(2001)
David Patel
Frailty
(2002)
FBI Agent #4
Beautiful Creatures
(2013)
Mayor Snow
Unsung Hero
(2024)
Art Meriweather
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
(2009)
Jeremiah Goodhusband
Runaway Jury
(2003)
Agent Shield
Black Water
(2018)
Buchanan
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
Racing for Time
(2008)
Keith Simons
American Violet
(2008)
Mr. Moss
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
(2008)
Preacher
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
(2008)
Deacon Smith
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 Price of Flowers
(2010)
Knucklehead
(2010)
Milton's Dad
The Last Song
(2010)
Pastor Harris
Storm War
(2011)
Senator Aldrich
October Baby
(2011)
Dr. Stewart
Creature
(2011)
Old Man
The Mortician
(2011)
Auggie
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
(2011)
Elderly Man / Phone (voice)
Swamp Shark
(2011)
Simon
The Campaign
(2012)
Denning Mayor (uncredited)
Stash House
(2012)
Priest
Hell and Mr Fudge
(2012)
Arnold
Contraband
(2012)
CBP Agent
Another Dirty Movie
(2012)
Buck
Straight A's
(2013)
Dr. Carr
Fractured
(2013)
Doctor Edwards
Beautiful Creatures
(2013)
Mayor Snow
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
(2013)
Pastor Wells
Homefront
(2013)
Senior DEA Agent
Susie's Hope
(2013)
American Heist
(2014)
Auto Shop Boss
Elsa & Fred
(2014)
Maitre D'
Left Behind
(2014)
Pastor Bruce Barnes
The Town that Dreaded Sundown
(2014)
Arkansas Mayor
Moms' Night Out
(2014)
Ronald
13 Sins
(2014)
Police Captain
June
(2015)
Dr. Wynstrom
Fantastic Four
(2015)
DC Senior Official (Area 57)
Navy Seals vs. Zombies
(2015)
Senator Abrams
A Sort of Homecoming
(2015)
Hal
Woodlawn
(2015)
Junior
Heist
(2015)
Captain Michaels
Shark Lake
(2015)
Lewis Galloway
Believe
(2016)
Mayor Harris
Before I Wake
(2016)
Detective
Here Comes Rusty
(2016)
Keith
The Perfect Weapon
(2016)
Politician
Mara
(2018)
McCarthy
Black Water
(2018)
Buchanan
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
The Contrast
(2022)
Mr. Van Rough
Starbright
(2022)
Richard
Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
(2022)
John Pernia
American Outlaws
(2023)
Willy Spencer
What They Found
(2023)
James
The Burial
(2023)
Judge Graves
Unsung Hero
(2024)
Art Meriweather
The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story
(2024)
Dwaine Robbins
Production