Alessandro Nivola
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Alessandro Antine Nivola (born June 28, 1972) is an American actor. His best-known roles include Pollux Troy in Face/Off (1997), Henry Crawford in Mansfield Park (1999), Billy Brennan in Jurassic Park III (2001), Arthur "Boy" Capel in Coco Before Chanel (2009), Anthony Amado in American Hustle (2013), Peter Forente in A Most Violent Year (2014), Governor Williams in You Were Never Really Here (2017), Mark Madoff in The Wizard of Lies (2017), photojournalist Lee Berger in the miniseries Chimerica (2019), Dickie Moltisanti in The Many Saints of Newark (2021), Detective Hiltz in Amsterdam (2022), and Detective Conley in Boston Strangler (2023). He has been married to actress Emily Mortimer since 2003; they have two children.
Alessandro Nivola Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alessandro Nivola reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alessandro Nivola's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Alessandro Nivola's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Selma, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alessandro Nivola Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alessandro Nivola's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alessandro Nivola has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fantasy Life | David | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale | Gus Sambrook | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Brutalist | Attila | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kraven the Hunter | Aleksei Sytsevich | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Room Next Door | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Wildcat | John Selby | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Boston Strangler | Detective Conley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Amsterdam | Detective Hiltz | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Spin Me Round | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | With/In Volume 2 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Many Saints of Newark | Dickie Moltisanti | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Red Sea Diving Resort | Sammy Navon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Art of Self-Defense | Sensei | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Weightless | Joel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Disobedience | Dovid Kuperman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | You Were Never Really Here | Governor Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Wizard of Lies | Mark Madoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Neon Demon | Robert Sarno | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Most Violent Year | Peter Forente | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Selma | John Doar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | American Hustle | Anthony Amado | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Devil's Knot | Terry Hobbs | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ginger & Rosa | Roland | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Janie Jones | Ethan Brand | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Howl | Luther Nichols | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Coco Before Chanel | Arthur 'Boy' Capel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | $5 a Day | Ritchie Flynn Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Eye | Dr. Paul Faulkner | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Grace Is Gone | John Philipps | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Girl in the Park | Chris | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Darwin Awards | Ad Exec | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Goal II: Living the Dream | Gavin Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Goal! | Gavin Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Junebug | George | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Turning Green | Bill the Bookie | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Sisters | Andrew Prior | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Clearing | Tim Hayes | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Carolina | Albert Morris | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Laurel Canyon | Ian McKnight | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jurassic Park III | Billy Brennan | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Timecode | Joey Z | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Love's Labour's Lost | The King (Ferdinand) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mansfield Park | Mr. Henry Crawford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Almost Perfect Bank Robbery | Doug | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Best Laid Plans | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Reach the Rock | Robin | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | I Want You | Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Face/Off | Pollux Troy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Inventing the Abbotts | Peter Vanlaningham | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Ring | Noel | Average | Similar → |
Alessandro Nivola - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alessandro Nivola?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alessandro Nivola is "Selma" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Alessandro Nivola acted in?
Alessandro Nivola has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alessandro Nivola?
Other notable films include "With/In Volume 2", "Face/Off", and "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale".