Daniel Patrick Nicholson, better known as Nick Nicholson, was an American

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working in the

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. Since the early 1980s, Nicholson has appeared in both big-budget

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productions shot in the archipelago and low-budget, Filipino action movies. He had acted in several films by the directors Cirio H. Santiago, John Gale, and Teddy Page. He died from heart failure on August 11, 2010, in the

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.http://nicknicholson.blogspot.com/

Selected filmography

*''Da du xiao'' (1975) *''

Apocalypse Now ''Apocalypse Now'' is a 1979 American psychological epic war film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The screenplay, co-written by Coppola, John Milius, and Michael Herr, is loosely inspired by the 1899 novella '' Heart of Darkn ...

'' (1979) - Soldier (uncredited) *''The Firebird Conspiracy'' (1984) - Soldier *''Heroes for Hire'' (1984) - Berenkov *''Slash'' (1984) - Randy *''

American Ninja ''American Ninja'' is a 1985 American martial arts action film produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus's Cannon Films. Directed by Sam Firstenberg, who specialized in this genre in the 1980s, the film stars Michael Dudikoff in the title role ...

'' (1985) - Duty Officer *''Sangley Point Robbery'' (1985) - Investigator *''Deadringer'' (1985) - Steve *''

Naked Vengeance ''Naked Vengeance'' is a 1985 exploitation rape and revenge film directed by Cirio Santiago. The film features Deborah Tranelli as its protagonist, actress-turned-vigilante Carla Harris. The film has since received a cult following and is often ...

'' (1985) - Sparky *''Ninja Warriors'' (1985) - Mike Johnson *''No Dead Heroes'' (1986) - Ivan, KGB officer *''The Devastator'' (1986) - Thug (uncredited) *''Silk'' (1986) - Tyler *''

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'' (1986) - Mechanized Soldier #1 *''War Without End'' (1986) - Victor Koldunov *''Jailbreak 1958'' (1986) *''

Future Hunters ''Future Hunters'' is a 1986 action adventure film directed by Cirio H. Santiago and written by J. Lee Thompson. It stars Robert Patrick and Linda Carol with a cameo appearance of Richard Norton (actor), Richard Norton and Bruce Lee impersonator B ...

'' (1986) - Shootist in Car / Nazi Soldier (uncredited) *'' American Ninja 2: The Confrontation'' (1987) - (uncredited) *''

Equalizer 2000 ''Equalizer 2000'' is a 1987 action film shot in the Philippines. Plot In post-nuclear Alaska, a fascist Fascism ( ) is a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement. It is characterized by a dicta ...

'' (1987) - Lawton's Men (uncredited) *''Dog Tags'' (1987) *''Action Is Not Missing'' (1987) - UN Aid Agent *''SFX Retaliator'' (1987) *''Return of the Kickfighter'' (1987) - Animal *''Get the Terrorists'' (1987) - Pierre *'' Eye of the Eagle'' (1987) - Pfc. Crazy Dog *'' Demon of Paradise'' (1987) - Langley *'' The Sisterhood'' (1988) - Motivational Speaker (uncredited) *''Saigon Commandos'' (1988) - Airborne Sgt. *''Spyder'' (1988) - Bartender *''Hostage Syndrome'' (1988) - Barfly Drug Dealer (uncredited) *''Fast Gun'' (1988) - Nelson's Goon *''Death Bond'' (1988) - Lido *''

Trident Force ''Trident Force'' (also known as ''The Ultimate Solution'') is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Richard Smith and starring Anthony Alonzo, Nanna Anderson, Mark Gil, Steve Rogers, Eddie M. Gaerlan, Ronnie Patterson, Nick Nicholson, and Wi ...

'' (1988) - Ox *''

The Siege of Firebase Gloria ''The Siege of Firebase Gloria'' is a 1989 Australian war film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, starring Wings Hauser and R. Lee Ermey. It was filmed in the Philippines. Plot At the start of the Tet Offensive, a Marine Long Range Reconnaiss ...

'' (1989) - Photographer *'' The Expendables'' (1989) - Marine (uncredited) *'' A Case of Honor'' (1989) - Pops *''The Fighter'' (1989) *'' After Death'' (1989) - Rod *''Blackbelt II'' (1989) - Bartender *''

Born on the Fourth of July ''Born on the Fourth of July'', published in 1976, is the best-selling autobiography by Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist. Kovic was born on July 4, 1946, and his book's ironic title echoed a famous line ...

'' (1989) - Soldier (uncredited) *''The Hunted'' (1989) - KGB Agent *''Narco Dollar'' (1989) - Crazy Jack Kinney *'' Dune Warriors'' (1990) - Tomas *''Terror in Paradise'' (1990) - Zev *'' Fatal Mission'' (1990) *'' Kaaway ng Batas'' (1990) - Club Owner *''Sudden Thunder'' (1990) - Disco Manager (scenes deleted) *''Blood Hands'' (1990) - Edward *''Blood Chase'' (1991) - Garage Goon *''Blood Ring'' (1991) - Mr. Gordon *''Angel in the Dark'' (1991) - Carlos *''Eternal Fist'' (1992) - Lucy *''Raiders of the Sun'' (1992) - Ackerman *''Beyond the Call of Duty'' (1992) - Jordan's Assistant *''Fighting Spirit'' (1992) - Kickboxing Trainer *'' Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo'' (1992) *''Kill Zone'' (1993) - Corporal / Radio Squawk *'' Angelfist'' (1993) - Alcatraz's Friend (uncredited) *''Kyokutô kuroshakai'' (1993) - Baloni's Men *''Live by the Fist'' (1993) - Greasemonkey *'' American Kickboxer 2'' (1993) - Rental Manager *''Rage'' (1994) - Bartender (uncredited) *''One Man Army'' (1994) - Field Owner *''Ultimatum'' (1994) - Terrorist (uncredited) *''La casa del piacere'' (1994) - Lord Sutton / Husband *''Stranglehold'' (1994) - Terrorist (uncredited) *''Hong tian mi ling'' (1994) - Giant Frank *'' Angel of Destruction'' (1994) - Mercenary *''Raw Target'' (1995) - Clive *''

Sana Maulit Muli Sana Maulit Muli may refer to: * ''Sana Maulit Muli'' (film), a 1995 Filipino romantic drama film starring Lea Salonga and Aga Muhlach. * ''Sana Maulit Muli'' (song), a 1988 single by Gary Valenciano. * ''Sana Maulit Muli'' (TV series), a 200 ...

'' (1995) - Consul *''Lei ting xing dong'' (1995) *''Sobra sobra, labis labis'' (1996) - Mr. Blackwell *''Anak ng bulkan'' (1997) - Ted Ralston *''Birds of Passage'' (2001) - Crazy Cook (final film role)

References

External links

* 1952 births 2010 deaths American expatriates in the Philippines American male film actors Place of birth missing {{US-film-actor-1950s-stub