Nils Allen Stewart

Biography

Nils Allen Stewart, born on July 19, 1961, is an American actor and stunt performer with an impressive portfolio that includes nearly 300 credits in both acting and stunt work. Frequently cast in tough roles, he often portrays characters such as thugs, henchmen, or enforcers. One of his most notable performances came as Orlando, the right-hand man of Dorian Tyrell, played by Peter Greene, in the 1994 Academy Award-nominated comedy *The Mask*, which featured Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz.

Stewart's acting journey began with appearances in films like *Cop and a Half* (1993) alongside Burt Reynolds, the Dan Aykroyd-led comedy *Coneheads* (1993), and the action movie *The Shadow* (1994) featuring Alec Baldwin. He also had roles in Robert Patrick’s *Double Dragon* (1994) and *Soul of the Avenger* (1995) with Mark Pellegrino. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Stewart was involved in various productions, including *The Chamber* (1996) starring Chris O'Donnell, *The Quest* (1996), and *Meet Wally Sparks* (1997). He was also featured in *Hitman's Run* (2000) with Eric Roberts.

In the early 2000s, he continued to diversify his work with projects such as *Undisputed* (2002), and the box office hit *Anger Management* (2003) starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson, as well as *Brick* (2006) with Joseph Gordon-Levitt. His filmography expanded further with roles in *Eragon* (2006) and *Man of Faith* (2006). Most recently, he appeared in the family adventure film *Space Warriors* (2013). Stewart is married to Renee Stewart, and together they have four children, including notable