Nick Nolte is an American actor who has been in the entertainment industry since the 1960s. He is best known for his roles in films such as 48 Hours, Cape Fear, and The Prince of Tides. He has also appeared in television shows such as Grace Under Fire and Luck. Nolte has been nominated for three Academy Awards and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his performance in Affliction.