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Vincenzo Nicoli (born 27 July 1958) is a British actor who appears in film, television and theatre. He is best known for roles in blockbuster films, such as Alan Jude in the 1992 science fiction film Alien³ (1992), Enrico Biscaglia in the romantic drama film In Love and War (1996), Tony Genova in the 2016 short film The Naughty List (2016) and in the television programme Auf Wiedersehen, Pet as Sandro.

He is also known for his role as Papa Pete in the CBBC children's programme Hank Zipzer (2014–2016) and as the voices of Lorenzo and Beppe in Thomas & Friends (2019–2021). Along with actress Flaminia Cinque, he has appeared in Leap Year, The Knot, Brothers of Italy and Mama Cannelloni.

Early life

Nicoli was born in Worcester on 27 July 1958 to Italian parents originally from the region of Apulia.

He graduationed from a three-year acting course at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), in London.

Career

He made his acting career when he appeared in the musical Bashville and as a minor character in Accidental Death of an Anarchist.

His television appearances include Rome, Dalziel and Pascoe, Dempsey and Makepeace, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Mr. Selfridge, EastEnders and Foyle's War.

Nicoli appeared as Antinous in the 1997 miniseries The Odyssey for two episodes of the miniseries. From 2014 to 2016, he played Papa Pete in the comedy programme Hank Zipzer with American actor and creator of the series Henry Winkler, who plays Mr. Rock, the music teacher of the title character.

He played a crime boss in the Christopher Nolan superhero film The Dark Knight, featuring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. He has appeared in films such as Captain Phillips (featuring Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi and Catherine Keener), Leap Year, Alien³ (with Sigourney Weaver), Buster, In Love and War (featuring Sandra Bullock and Chris O'Donnell) and The Naughty List.

Nicoli played the role of Jono in the 2014 critically acclaimed short film The Double Deal, where Mark Holden produced and starred in after which Holden receives four awards.

In 2019, he joined the voice cast of Thomas & Friends as the voices of Lorenzo and Beppe in the UK & US versions, respectively.

In 2020, Nicoli appeared as the mobster known as Vincenzo Murgida in the Father Brown episode, "The Folly of Jephthah", which aired on 10 January 2020. Nicoli's character Vincenzo Murgida is considered the most notorious Italian mobster who wants Hercule Flambeau (John Light) to choose his fate.

Personal life

Nicoli is married to actress Heather Bleasdale. He has a daughter, Ella Nicoli-Horne, from a previous relationship who studies at Bournemouth University. He speaks English and Italian. He upholds his British-Italian citizenship.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Stage

Radio

References

1. "Vincenzo Nicoli's Actor Bio". Open Air Theatre Heritage. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
2. "Vincenzo Nicoli appears in EastEnders". Screen Yorkshire. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
3. "Vincenzo Nicoli's Comedy Guide Page". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
4. Thomas, Shain E. (10 January 2020). "'Father Brown': S08.E05. "The Folly of Jephthah"". www.harshlightnews.com. Harsh Light News. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
5. "Sinopsis Film Flight of Fury - Stevan Seagal Kembali Beraksi Gagalkan Teror, Malam Ini di FOX". www.tribunnews.com. Tribun Style. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
6. "FLIGHT OF FURY: Mission to tear the skies of Mahakarn". www.p ptvhd36.com. PPTVVhd36. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
7. ""Captain Phillips - Offshore attack", Tom Hanks hostage to Somali pirates". www.cinemafanpage.it. Cinema Fanpage. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
8. Nicoli, Vincenzo (9 November 2019). "Holy Cannelloni is screening in York at @ASFFest! Here is our new trailer for your viewing pleasure!". www.twitter.com. Twitter. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
9. Hough, Q.V. (12 June 2020). "Disney+'s Artemis Fowl Cast Guide: Who Plays Each Book Character". www.screenrant.com. ScreenRant. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
10. Writer:David Lawrence; Producer: Peter Bullock; Director: Sarah O'Gorman (26 October 2010). "The Short Straw". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
11. "Hank Zipzer – Series 1: Also Starring Vincenzo Nicoli and Nick Mohammed". ScreenYorkshire.co.uk. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
12. Munn, Patrick (9 May 2013). "ITV's 'Mr Selfridge' Adds To Cast, Three Part Drama 'The Widower' Finds Cast & Director". www.tvwise.co.uk. TVWise. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
13. Writers: Mark Bussell, Justin Sbresni; Director: Paul Norton Walker; Producers: Mark Bussell, Justin Sbresni (12 May 2016). "Chapter Four". I Want My Wife Back. BBC. BBC One.
14. Writer: Kit Lambert; Director: Darcia Martin; Producer: Peter Bullock (10 January 2020). "The Folly of Jephthah". Father Brown. BBC. BBC One.
15. "Preview: The Folly of Jephthah". www.tpt.org. Twin Cities PBS. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
16. ""Father Brown" from Sunday: Repetition of Episode 10, Season 8 online and on TV". m.news.de. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
17. Hewis, Ben (24 November 2014). "First look at Ian McDiarmid and cast in rehearsal for The Merchant of Venice". www.whatsonstage.com. What's on Stage. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
18. Aggas, James (20 April 2020). "Doctor Who spin-off review: Susan's War: Assets of War". www.doctorwhowatch.com. Doctor Who Watch. Retrieved 10 October 2020.

External links

• Vincenzo Nicoli at IMDb 
• Vincenzo Nicoli at TV Guide
• Vincenzo Nicoli on Facebook

• 1958 births
• English male film actors
• English male television actors
• English male stage actors
• English male voice actors
• English people of Italian descent
• People of Apulian descent
• 20th-century English male actors
• 21st-century English male actors
• Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
• Actors from Worcester, England
• Living people
• Male actors from Worcestershire