Alessandro Nivola, an American actor born in Boston on June 28, 1972, is known for his versatility and a career spanning independent productions, blockbusters, and theater. He began his career on Broadway, earning a Drama Desk Award nomination for his debut, before gaining international recognition with the role of Pollux Troy in the action film *Face/Off* (1997). His filmography includes diverse titles such as *Jurassic Park III*, *Laurel Canyon*, *Junebug*, and the French film *Coco Before Chanel*. He has acted in critically acclaimed films such as *American Hustle*, *A Most Violent Year*, and *Disobedience*. His portrayal of Dickie Moltisanti in *The Many Saints of Newark*, a prequel to the series *The Sopranos*, earned him widespread critical acclaim. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including a British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for *Disobedience* and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the cast of *American Hustle*.