Biography

George Nichols was born on October 28, 1864 in Rockford, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and director, known for The Flirt (1922), The Midnight Express (1924) and Jess (1912). He was married to Viola Alberti. He died on September 20, 1927 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Father of George Nicholls Jr.

Veteran director, at Keystone during its heyday. Later with Mack Sennett.

Stage actor, for fourteen years with stock companies in San Francisco and Chicago. Entered films with Biograph, then became a leading actor/director with Thanhouser (1911-12). Subsequently with Lubin in Jacksonville, Florida, then worked variously for Keystone, Universal, Mutual and Selig. Often billed as 'George O. Nichols'.