Michael Nouri
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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.
Michael Nouri Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michael Nouri reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Michael Nouri's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Michael Nouri'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 The Sands of Time, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michael Nouri Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael Nouri's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michael Nouri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Terminal | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story | Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Klepto | Dr. Cohn | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Lovely & Amazing | Dr. Crane | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | 61* | Joe DiMaggio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Second Honeymoon | Phillip | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Carman: The Champion | Freddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Finding Forrester | Dr. Spence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Overkill | Lloyd Wheeler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Victor/Victoria | King Marchand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Between Love and Honor | Joey Gallo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Eyes of Terror | Lt. David Zaccariah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | No Escape, No Return | Dante | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | American Yakuza | Dino Campanela | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Final Contract | David Sloane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Sands of Time | Jaime Miro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Exclusive | Reed Pierce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Changes | Peter Hallam | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Little Vegas | Frank de Carlo | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords | Boulder (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Between Two Women | Harry Petherton | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Imagemaker | Roger Blackwell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Daniel and the Lion's Den | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Star Fairies | Giant (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Spraggue | Michael Spraggue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Secrets of a Mother and Daughter | Alex Shepherd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Flashdance | Nick Hurley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Gangster Wars | Charles "Lucky" Luciano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fun and Games | Greg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Contract on Cherry Street | Lou Savage | Hit | 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 "The Sands of Time" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "The Final Contract", "Between Love and Honor", and "Star Fairies".