Nick Nolte was born in Omaha, Nebraska and began his career on stage at the Pasadena Playhouse and in regional theatre productions. His breakthrough role was in the TV mini-series "Rich Man, Poor Man" (1976), playing the role of "Tom/Tommy Jordache". Nick Nolte said that when he played a young man in the early scenes of the project, he weighed about 160 pounds. When he played a middle aged man in the later scenes, he weighed over 180 pounds. (IMDb)
2012 - Nominated - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Warrior)
1999 - Nominated - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Affliction)
1992 - Nominated - Best Actor in a Leading Role (The Prince of Tides)