Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Italy, United Kingdom, United States
Religion
Atheism
Languages
English, Italian
Spouse
Emily Mortimer (2003)
Children
2 children: Sam Nivola
Residences
New York City
Education
Yale University, Phillips Exeter Academy
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Italian < Ancient Greek (Ἀλέξανδρος)
Popularity
Tier A -- 61,680 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Career
Career spanning 29 years (1997-2026)
Year context
Born in 1972 -- Watergate break-in; Nixon visits China; Richard Nixon was US president
Year 1972 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rat
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Filmography (28)
Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alessandro Nivola?
Alessandro Nivola is 53 years old, born on .
Where was Alessandro Nivola born?
Alessandro Nivola was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Alessandro Nivola been in?
Alessandro Nivola has 28 credits in our database. Notable titles include Fantasy Life (2026), Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025), Kraven the Hunter (2024), The Brutalist (2024), The Room Next Door (2024).
What is Alessandro Nivola known for?
Alessandro Nivola is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Alessandro Nivola?
You can find more about Alessandro Nivola on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
