Lance E. Nichols
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May 14, 2026 Drama
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
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
as Preacher
Fantastic Four
as DC Senior Official (Area 57)
Homefront
as Senior DEA Agent
The Last Song
as Pastor Harris
Beautiful Creatures
as Mayor Snow
K-PAX
as David Patel
Contraband
as CBP Agent
Before I Wake
as Detective
Palmer
as Sibs
The Campaign
as Denning Mayor (uncredited)
I Love You Phillip Morris
as Houston Judge
Runaway Jury
as Agent Shield
Snake Eyes
as Cop #3
Left Behind
as Pastor Bruce Barnes
Frailty
as FBI Agent #4
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
as Jeremiah Goodhusband
13 Sins
as Police Captain
Heist
as Captain Michaels
Assassination Nation
as FBI Agent Richard Vernon
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Elderly Man / Phone (voice)