Nick Sakai
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 2001–2024 (24 Years)
- Total Credits
- 8 credits in database
Biography
Nick Sakai is a Japanese-born American actor, producer, and director based in New York and Los Angeles. His career spans television, film, theatre, and new media. His television credits include appearances on High Maintenance, The Affair, Orange Is the New Black, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Third Watch, Guiding Light, As The World Turns, and Saturday Night Live. In film, he has worked on The Accountant, The Nevernight Connection, The Professor, and Heather. He has also produced, directed, and starred in short films including Ms. Kiss, Three Minute Love Affair, and Telling Tales. His 2010 film 12, a parody of the series 24, became a YouTube sensation. He began his professional acting career while a student at CUNY Hunter.
Career overview
Nick Sakai is an American actor, producer, and director based in New York and Los Angeles. His professional background spans television, film, theatre, and new media. While a student at CUNY Hunter, he secured a role in an off-Broadway production directed by Tina Landau and produced by En Garde Arts. Sakai is recognized for his versatility across stage and screen, with television credits including appearances on High Maintenance, The Affair, Orange Is the New Black, Law and Order, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Third Watch, Guiding Light, As The World Turns, and Saturday Night Live.
In the realm of film, Sakai has worked as an actor and associate producer. His filmography includes roles in The Accountant, The Nevernight Connection, The Professor, and Heather. As a filmmaker, he has produced, directed, and starred in his own short films, including Ms. Kiss, Three Minute Love Affair, and Telling Tales. In 2010, he released a parody of the television series 24 titled 12, which became a YouTube sensation and premiered at a film festival. Sakai is also identified as a Japanese-born American actor. His work continues to encompass a variety of independent projects and mainstream television productions.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
8 titles- Heather (2024) as Dan
- The Nevernight Connection (2020) as Cab Driver #2
- The Affair (2014) as Anesthesiologist
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Happy Clappy Waiter #3
- The Professor (2013) as Viewer 3
- The Professor (2013) Associate Producer
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Detective Tanaka
- The Accountant (2001) as Vanessa's Driver (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nick Sakai best known for?
Nick Sakai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Affair (2014), Orange Is the New Black (2013), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001), The Accountant (2001).
How many credits does Nick Sakai have?
Nick Sakai has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2024.
What is Nick Sakai's background in cinema and television?
Nick Sakai is a Japanese-born American actor, producer, and director based in New York and Los Angeles. His career spans television, film, theatre, and new media. His television credits include appearances on High Maintenance, The Affair, Orange Is the New Black, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Third Watch, ...
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