“I have a lot of scars, man. My mother said that a man is not a man unless he has a scar on his face. And what she meant by a scar was some kind of battle that you had to go through, whether it was psychological or physical. To her, a scar was actually beautiful and not something that marred you.”

American actor

Nick Nolte is an American actor known for leading roles in dramas and romances. He first rose to prominence in the 1976 ABC miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man and later became widely recognized for a career that brought him a Golden Globe Award and nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. His award recognition includes a Golden Globe for The Prince of Tides. He also earned Academy Award nominations for The Prince of Tides, Affliction, and Warrior. Across his work, he has been associated with intense dramatic parts and romantic leads.