Alessandro Nivola

Born:June 28, 1972

Place of Birth:Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Alessandro Nivola, born on June 28, 1972, is a versatile American actor known for his captivating performances across a wide range of roles. With a career spanning over decades, Nivola has showcased his talent in various genres, leaving a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike.

One of his notable roles was as Pollux Troy in the action-packed thriller "Face/Off," where he portrayed a complex character with depth and intensity. Nivola's portrayal of Detective Conley in the gripping movie "Boston Strangler" further solidified his reputation as a skilled actor who can effortlessly immerse himself in challenging roles.

In "The Many Saints of Newark," Nivola took on the role of Dickie Moltisanti, showcasing his ability to bring nuance and authenticity to his characters. His performance as photojournalist Lee Berger in the miniseries "Chimerica" demonstrated his range as an actor, delving into the complexities of the human experience with finesse.

Nivola's portrayal of Governor Williams in "You Were Never Really Here" and Mark Madoff in "The Wizard of Lies" highlighted his ability to bring emotional depth and gravitas to his characters. His role as Peter Forente in "A Most Violent Year" further showcased his versatility as an actor who can seamlessly transition between different genres and narratives.

In "American Hustle," Nivola captivated audiences with his portrayal of Anthony Amado, showcasing his dynamic range and on-screen presence. His performance as Arthur "Boy" Capel in "Coco Before Chanel" demonstrated his ability to embody historical figures with authenticity and charm.

Nivola's diverse filmography also includes roles such as Billy Brennan in "Jurassic Park III" and Mr. Henry Crawford in "Mansfield Park," where he brought his unique interpretation and charisma to each character. With each new role, Nivola continues to captivate audiences with his nuanced performances and dedication to his craft.

Off-screen, Nivola is known for his commitment to his roles, often immersing himself in extensive research to bring depth and authenticity to his characters. His passion for storytelling and his ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level have solidified his status as a respected actor in the industry.

Alessandro Nivola's talent, versatility, and dedication to his craft have established him as a prominent figure in the world of acting. With a diverse range of roles under his belt and a reputation for delivering compelling performances, Nivola continues to captivate audiences with his on-screen presence and undeniable talent.

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Kraven the Hunter

Aleksei Sytsevich

2024

Kraven Kravinoff's complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

The Brutalist

Attila

2024

When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

The Room Next Door

Policeman

2024

Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

Disobedience

Dovid Kuperman

2018

New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

Face/Off

Pollux Troy

1997

In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.

Amsterdam

Detective Hiltz

2022

In the 1930s, three friends—a doctor, a nurse, and an attorney—witness a murder, become suspects themselves and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.

The Wizard of Lies

Mark Madoff

2017

A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.

Selma

John Doar

2014

"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.

You Were Never Really Here

Governor Williams

2017

A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, his nightmares begin to overtake him, and a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.

A Most Violent Year

Peter Forente

2014

A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.

The Neon Demon

Robert Sarno

2016

When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.

Boston Strangler

Detective Conley

2023

Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.

The Art of Self-Defense

Sensei

2019

Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.

Goal!

Gavin Harris

2005

Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.

The Eye

Dr. Paul Faulkner

2008

Violinist Sydney Wells was accidentally blinded by her sister Helen when she was five years old. She submits to a cornea transplantation, and while recovering from the operation, she realizes that she is seeing dead people.

The Many Saints of Newark

Dickie Moltisanti

2021

Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark, N.J., history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters start to rise up and challenge the all-powerful DiMeo crime family. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, whose influence over his nephew will help shape the impressionable teenager into the all-powerful mob boss, Tony Soprano.

The Red Sea Diving Resort

Sammy Navon

2019

Sudan, East Africa, 1980. A team of Israeli Mossad agents plans to rescue and transfer thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. To do so, and to avoid raising suspicions from the inquisitive and ruthless authorities, they establish as a cover a fake diving resort by the Red Sea.

Coco Before Chanel

Arthur 'Boy' Capel

2009

Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing.

Goal II: Living the Dream

Gavin Harris

2007

Tempted away from Newcastle United to join Real Madrid, rising star Santiago Munez finds this latest change of fortune the greatest challenge yet - personally as well as professionally. He is reunited with Gavin Harris, though they must compete to be on the team, and estranged from fiancee Roz, whose nursing career keeps her back home.

Laurel Canyon

Ian McKnight

2003

When an uptight young man and his fiancée move into his libertine mother's house, the resulting clash of life attitudes shakes everyone up.

Wildcat

John Selby

2024

Can scandalous art still serve God? Does suffering precede all greatness? Can illness be a blessing? In 1950, writer Flannery O'Connor visits her mother Regina in Georgia when she is diagnosed with lupus at twenty-four years old. Struggling with the same disease that took her father’s life when she was a child and desperate to make her mark as a great writer, this crisis pitches her imagination into a feverish exploration of belief.

Mansfield Park

Mr. Henry Crawford

1999

Fanny, born into a poor family, is sent away to live with wealthy uncle Sir Thomas, his wife and their four children, where she'll be brought up for a proper introduction to society. She is treated unfavorably by her relatives, except for her cousin Edmund, whom she grows fond of. However, Fanny's life is thrown into disarray with the arrival of worldly Mary Crawford and her brother Henry.

Jurassic Park III

Billy Brennan

2001

In need of funds for research, Dr. Alan Grant accepts a large sum of money to accompany Paul and Amanda Kirby on an aerial tour of the infamous Isla Sorna. It isn't long before all hell breaks loose and the stranded wayfarers must fight for survival as a host of new -- and even more deadly -- dinosaurs try to make snacks of them.

The Girl in the Park

Chris

2007

A mother, enduringly traumatized by the disappearance of her three-year old daughter 15 years ago, has cut herself off from her ex-husband and son. However, when a troubled young woman with a checkered past enters her life, old psychic wounds painfully resurface, as does the illogical and increasingly irrational hope that the young woman may be the daughter she lost so long ago.