Elvis Nolasco

Elvis Nolasco

56 · Born: Dec 19, 1968

Personal Details

BornDec 19, 1968 New York, New York, USA

Biography

Elvis Nolasco is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as an actor, producer, and director. He is perhaps most well-known for his roles in the critically acclaimed TV series "Godfather of Harlem" and "American Crime," both of which have garnered numerous awards and nominations.

Throughout his career, Nolasco has received widespread recognition for his acting abilities, including awards and nominations from esteemed institutions such as the Critics' Choice Association and the International Press Academy. His work has also been featured at various film festivals, including the IndieFEST Film Awards.

In addition to his acting work, Nolasco has also made a name for himself as a producer and director. His latest production, the 2022 short fantasy film "Ro & the Stardust," received notable awards at the 2022 DTLA Film Festival and the Philadelphia Film Festival.

Nolasco's directorial debut, "Time 2 Surrender," was a short film that he wrote, produced, directed, and starred in. The film premiered at the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles in 2018 and was later purchased by FOX Soul TV.

Born and raised in the United States, Nolasco is of Dominican descent and has appeared in several bilingual films, including HBO Max's 2021 crime drama "Sinaliento." He received the "Best Actor" award for his lead role in the film at the 10th Annual Dominican Film Festival In New York.

Nolasco's upcoming projects include Season 3 of "Godfather of Harlem," in which he will reprise his role as Nat Pettigrew, and the ABC News Studios docuseries "Killing County," in which he will play Jorge Ramirez, a man who was wrongfully killed in a 2013 officer-involved shooting in Bakersfield, CA.

Career

2024
Mr. Crocket
Mr. Crocket as Mr. Crocket
2021
Godfather of Harlem
Godfather of Harlem as Nat Pettigrew
2019
All American
All American as JP Keating
Claws
Claws as Chip Lauderdale
2015
American Crime
American Crime as Carter Nix
2014
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus as Lafayette Hightower
179th Street
179th Street as Jesus Christ Gomez
2013
Oldboy
Oldboy as Cortez
2012
2008
Che: Part One
Che: Part One as Partygoer #4
2004
2002
Rock Steady
Rock Steady as Sunshine
1996
1995
Clockers
Clockers as Horace