Alessandro Nivola
Biography
Alessandro Antine Nivola, born on June 28, 1972, is a prominent American actor recognized for his versatile performances across film and television. He gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Pollux Troy in the action thriller Face/Off. Nivola's impressive filmography includes significant roles such as Detective Conley in the film Boston Strangler, Detective Hiltz in Amsterdam, and Dickie Moltisanti in The Many Saints of Newark.
His talent extends to television, where he played photojournalist Lee Berger in the acclaimed miniseries Chimerica. Other notable performances include Governor Williams in You Were Never Really Here, Mark Madoff in The Wizard of Lies, and Peter Forente in A Most Violent Year. He also featured as Anthony Amado in the acclaimed film American Hustle and took on the role of Arthur "Boy" Capel in the biographical drama Coco Before Chanel. In his earlier career, he appeared as Billy Brennan in Jurassic Park III and portrayed Mr. Henry Crawford in the adaptation of Mansfield Park. Nivola's diverse roles have showcased his range as an actor, establishing him as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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I Want You
1998 • Martin
Reach the Rock
1998 • Robin
The Neon Demon
2016 • Robert Sarno
Best Laid Plans
1999 • Nick
The Darwin Awards
2006
With/In Volume 2
2022
Devil's Knot
2013 • Terry Hobbs
Turning Green
2005 • Bill the Bookie
The Girl in the Park
2007 • Chris
Janie Jones
2010 • Ethan Brand
One Percent More Humid
2017 • Gerald
Disobedience
2018 • Dovid Kuperman
Howl
2010
The Almost Perfect Bank Robbery
1999 • Doug
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
2025 • Gus Sambrook
The Brutalist
2024 • Attila
Laurel Canyon
2003 • Ian McKnight
Kraven the Hunter
2024 • Aleksei Sytsevich
Inventing the Abbotts
1997
Ginger & Rosa
2012 • Roland
You Were Never Really Here
2017 • Governor Williams
The Many Saints of Newark
2021 • Dickie Moltisanti