Biography

Actor, writer, producer and Director of Development & Production in North America for Feelgood Entertainment S. A. (Greece), Peter Nikkos is bi-continental, residing in Los Angeles and Athens with the lovely Eva Tingley.

Strong theatre, improv and on-camera training has lead to multiple roles in numerous feature films that include DESERT DAWN (Al Bravo Films), RUTHLESS (Premiere), FIRE BORN (Independent), BLACK WARRANT (Premiere), LAST GIRL (Handshake Partners), WITHOUT BORDERS (Second Slate Films), BLOWBACK (Premiere) and ENCOUNTER (Amazon).

In addition, with chameleon-like character portrayals, he can be seen on multiple episodic series which include THE LAST SHIP (TNT), AMERICAN CRIME STORY: VERSACE (FX), TIME TRAVELING BONG (Comedy Central), JAMES ELLROY'S L. A.: CITY OF DEMONS (History Channel), INBETWEEN (ELT) and the A-LIST AWARDS (BRAVO).

Theatre is his first love, and that love has been expressed through highly praised and well received performances in the recent THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, OTHELLO, WOMEN OF ZALONGO, IN THE BALANCE and THE REAL HOUSEKEEPERS OF STUDIO CITY (awarded "Best-of-Fringe" 2013 Los Angeles Fringe Festival) .

Throughout a highly productive career, he has worked alongside numerous notable actors including Matthew McConaughey, Dermot Mulroney, Ilana Glazer, Seymor Cassel, Tom Berenger, Yorgo Voyagis, Kathy Griffin, Adam Baldwin, Eric Dane, Georges Corraface, Jeff Fahey, Angus Macfadyen, Costas Mandylor, Kellan Lutz, Teri Polo, Cam Gigandet and Peter Weller.

Born in the small village of Karyes, outside Sparta, Greece, he immigrated with family to Chicago and was educated in the Windy City's public school system attending Lane Technical High School and James Monroe Elementary School.

The first in a family of five to graduate from college, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Park University, while receiving professional soccer consideration following an exemplary college career.

An avid animal lover and change advocate, his heart, time and support go out to several charities including Women's March LA, The Special Olympics, March For Our Lives, Penny Lane Centers, Star Paws Animal Rescue and Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.

Within every role, every scene, every take, every monologue and every story that demands telling, he has a personal mantra dictating that to live a life "So Good It Can Hurt", one must risk well and live authentically.

International representation is with The RAY Talent Agency; domestic representation is with The AQUA Talent Agency, management is with BAC Talent Management and all legal matters are handled by Contes Law.

- IMDb mini biography by: Team NIKKOS