Nicholas Lea's real is Nicholas Christopher Schroeder. He likes to go by Nick but his agent spells it as Nic. He was born on June 22, 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Nick Attended Prince of Wales Secondary School in Vancouver and graduated in 1980.

He is best known for his three seasons as officer Nicky Caruso on The Commish.

Nick has two daughters and was the lead singer in an alternative rock band called Beau Monde for five years.

He started acting when he was 25. His first movie was Star 80 in 1983 but his scenes were delted. He also tried out for the part of Cal for the movie Titanic.

His hobbies include drawing, running, and playing the guitar.

Nick has dated Melinda McGraw (Melissa Scully in XF), Lucy Liu, and Laurie Holden (Matita in XF).
Melinda McGraw Lucy Liu Laurie Holden Lea and Holden in X-Files


Nick Lea now has a very big role in the movie Vertical Limit with Chris O'Donnell, Bill Paxton, Robin Tunney, and Scott Glenn. He plays Tom McLaren, the leader of Vaughn's (Paxton) expedition.



Filmography (* indicates I've seen it)

Ignition (2001) .... Peter Scanlon
Lunch with Charles (2000) .... Matthew
*Vertical Limit, The (2000) .... Tom McLaren
*Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1999) (TV) .... Dustin Yarma
"Show of Hearts" (1967) TV Series .... Himself (1999)
"Once a Thief" (1997) TV Series .... Victor "Vic" Mansfield
Their Second Chance (1997) (TV) .... Roy
Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother (1996) (TV) .... Victor Mansfield
Bad Company (1995) .... Jake
Raffle, The (1994) .... David Lake
*"X Files, The" (1993) TV Series .... Alex Krycek
*"Commish, The" (1991) TV Series .... Officer Enrico "Ricky"
Caruso (1991-1994)
Xtro II: The Second Encounter (1990) .... Baines
American Boyfriends (1989) .... Ron

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