Michael Nouri
ActingAbout Michael Nouri
Michael David Nouri (born December 9, 1945) is an American television and film actor. He may be best known for his role as Nick Hurley, in the 1983 film Flashdance. He's known for his recurring roles on soap operas as Caleb Cortlandt/Cooney on All My Children, Elliott Hampton on The Young and the Restless, and Steve Kaslo on Search for Tomorrow. He's also known for his recurring roles on TV series as Jeremy Stonehouse on Devils, Bob Schwartz on Yellowstone, Eli David (father of Ziva David) on NCIS, Thanassis on The Slap, Phil Grey on Damages, Dr. Neil Roberts on The O.C., and Kip Zakaris on the sitcom Love & War, Det. John Forney on Downtown, Joe Rohner on Bay City Blues, Charles 'Lucky' Luciano on The Gangster Chronicles, Count Dracula on The Curse of Dracula, and Giorgio Bullock on Beacon Hill. Other than his major role in Flashdance, his best known roles in film are as King Marchan in Victor/Victoria, Dr. Spence in Finding Forrester, Joe DiMaggio in 61*, Congressman Stewart in Last Holiday, Mr. Tose in Invincible, Chairman Bergen in The Proposal, and Karl Valentine in Woman Walks Ahead. He's also appeared in numerous TV movies.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Nouri reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Michael Nouri's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Nouri remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Star Fairies, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Michael Nouri Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael Nouri's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Nouri.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Swiped | Hugh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | I Am Raquel Welch | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | My Favorite Girlfriend | Paul Forrester | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Woman Walks Ahead | Karl Valentine (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Alex & the List | Rabbi Baskin | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Con Man | Uncle Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Teleios | Nordham | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Squeeze | Jimmy Diamonds | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Taken Away | Senator Worthington | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer | Galen Anderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Any Day Now | Miles Dubrow | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Dark Desire | Phil | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Proposal | Chairman Bergen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Invincible | Mr. Tose | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Last Holiday | Congressman Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Boynton Beach Club | Donald | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Terminal | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story | Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Klepto | Dr. Cohn | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Terminal Error | Brad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Lovely & Amazing | Dr. Crane | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | 61* | Joe DiMaggio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Second Honeymoon | Phillip | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Carman: The Champion | Freddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Finding Forrester | Dr. Spence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | This Matter of Marriage | Adam Barr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Overkill | Lloyd Wheeler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Victor/Victoria | King Marchand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Hologram Man | Edward Jameson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | No Escape, No Return | Dante | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | American Yakuza | Dino Campanela | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Black Ice | Ben Shorr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | In the Arms of a Killer | Brian Venible | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Changes | Peter Hallam | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Captain America | Lt. Colonel Louis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Shattered Dreams | John Fedders | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story | Charlie Wedemeyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Hidden | Tom Beck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Rage of Angels: The Story Continues | James Moretti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords | Boulder (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Between Two Women | Harry Petherton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Imagemaker | Roger Blackwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Daniel and the Lion's Den | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Star Fairies | Giant (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Secrets of a Mother and Daughter | Alex Shepherd | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Flashdance | Nick Hurley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Gangster Wars | Charles "Lucky" Luciano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fun and Games | Greg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Contract on Cherry Street | Lou Savage | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Goodbye, Columbus | Don Farber (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Michael Nouri - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michael Nouri?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Nouri is "Star Fairies" with a rating of 8.6/10.
How many movies has Michael Nouri acted in?
Michael Nouri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michael Nouri?
Other notable films include "Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story", "Gangster Wars", and "Daniel and the Lion's Den".