Nicholas Di Nardo

Nicholas Di Nardo’s career began under the hot lights of Hollywood soundstages and the unpredictable hum of live audiences. A SAG-AFTRA actor with roots in Los Angeles and now based in Italy, Nicholas has worked across film, television, and theatre with a presence that bridges classic craft and modern storytelling.

On screen, he’s appeared in acclaimed series like The Defenders, General Hospital, CSI: Miami, and Everybody Loves Raymond, moving fluidly between drama and comedy. His range has earned him recurring and guest star roles that showcase his ability to find truth and humor in the most human corners of every story.

In film, Nicholas has brought life to independent and studio projects alike — from the moving ensemble of The Laramie Project to intimate performances in A Norman Rockwell Christmas, Nights of Blue, and Fantastic Highway. Trained in the Meisner Technique under William Esper in New York and later with Milton Katselas and Bernie Hiller in Los Angeles, Nicholas’s work carries a deep emotional intelligence, a sensitivity to rhythm, and a commitment to authenticity.

Beyond acting, Nicholas is an accomplished photographer and cinematographer, known for his cinematic eye and ability to capture stillness in motion. His photography explores light as emotion — whether through portraiture that feels lifted from a film frame, or urban and architectural studies that merge classical composition with modern minimalism. His cinematography mirrors this same visual poetry: natural light, quiet contrast, and a patient camera that listens as much as it looks.