Nick Diaz
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 2, 1983 in Stockton, California, USA
- Active Years
- 2003–2025 (23 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Nickolas Robert Diaz is an American professional mixed martial artist born on August 2, 1983, in Stockton, California. In addition to his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he competes in the middleweight division, Diaz has worked as an actor. His filmography includes appearances in the 2024 film Darkness of Man and the television series Ballers, which began in 2015. He is also credited for his participation in the series Countdown to UFC, which premiered in 2011. As a professional athlete, he is a former welterweight champion of Strikeforce, WEC, and IFC, and has competed in organizations including PRIDE, EliteXC, DREAM, and Shooto. He is the older brother of fellow UFC fighter Nate Diaz.
Career overview
Nickolas Robert Diaz is an American professional mixed martial artist born on August 2, 1983, in Stockton, California. While primarily recognized for his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and other major combat sports organizations, Diaz has also pursued work as an actor. His filmography includes appearances in various television and film projects.
According to his professional records, Diaz has been credited for his work in the 2024 film Darkness of Man. His television credits include an appearance in the series Ballers, which began in 2015, as well as the 2011 production Countdown to UFC. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a total of 35 known credits. As a public figure, he is recognized for his contributions to the sport of mixed martial arts, having held welterweight championships in Strikeforce, WEC, and IFC, in addition to his status as a UFC title challenger. His professional background also includes competition in organizations such as PRIDE, EliteXC, DREAM, and Shooto.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
35 titles- Darkness of Man (2025) as Bo
- UFC's Misunderstood Gangster: Nick Diaz Documentary (2025) as Self
- UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega (2021) as Self
- I Am the Future: A Conor McGregor Film (2016) as Self
- Ballers (2015) as Nick Diaz
- UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz (2015) as Self
- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013) as Self
- UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz (2013) as Self
- UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit (2012) as Self
- Fight Life (2012) as Himself
- Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley (2011) as Self
- Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg (2011) as Self
- UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz (2011) as Self
- Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II (2010) as Self
- Strikeforce: Miami (2010) as Self
- DREAM 14 (2010) as Self
- Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields (2009) as Self
- Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz (2009) as Self
- DREAM 3 (2008) as Self
- EliteXC: Unfinished Business (2008) as Self
- EliteXC: Return of The King (2008) as Self
- Pride 33: The Second Coming (2007) as Self
- EliteXC: Uprising (2007) as Self
- EliteXC: Renegade (2007) as Self
- UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3 (2006) as Self
- UFC 59: Reality Check (2006) as Self
- UFC 65: Bad Intentions (2006) as Self
- UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral (2006) as Self
- UFC 51: Super Saturday (2005) as Self
- UFC 53: Heavy Hitters (2005) as Self
- The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale (2005) as Self
- UFC 49: Unfinished Business (2004) as Self
- UFC 47: It's On! (2004) as Self
- UFC 44: Undisputed (2003) as Self
- WEC 6: Return of a Legend (2003) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nick Diaz best known for?
Nick Diaz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ballers (2015), Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013), Cadetship (2006), Building Giants (2018).
When and where was Nick Diaz born?
Nick Diaz was born on August 2, 1983 in Stockton, California, USA.
How many credits does Nick Diaz have?
Nick Diaz has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2025.
What is Nick Diaz's background in cinema and television?
Nickolas Robert Diaz is an American professional mixed martial artist born on August 2, 1983, in Stockton, California. In addition to his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he competes in the middleweight division, Diaz has worked as an actor. His filmography includes appearances in the 2024 film Darkn...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013) as Self — aged about 29
- Ballers (2015) as Nick Diaz — aged about 31
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