He went to the Pasadena Playhouse and the Stella Adler Academy in Los Angeles.
Early in his work, he had trouble because he only had small parts in plays and on TV. To make money during this time, Nolte did a lot of different odd jobs, including acting as a model, which led to bigger opportunities later on.
First big hit and rise to fame
In 1976, Nolte got his big break with a part in the TV movie Rich Man, Poor Man. His performance as the complicated and eager Tom Jordache got him a lot of praise and put him in the spotlight. This part was very important and opened the door to a lot of movie roles that would shape his career.
Making a name for himself in Hollywood
The best parts of Nick Nolte’s work have been in movies like 48 Hours, with Eddie Murphy, and
