Nick Cave
Known for
Nick Cave is, by now, a veteran Australian actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' is where the largest audience met him. There is 'Wings of Desire' as well. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. 30 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it.
Nick Cave
30 Movies
Nick Cave is, by now, a veteran Australian actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' is where the largest audience met him. There is 'Wings of Desire' as well. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. 30 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it.
Movies
Plays Bill Clarke (voice)
Memoir of a Snail
2024
Plays Bowery Saloon Singer
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
2007
Plays H.G. Wells
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
2021
Plays Freak Storm
Johnny Suede
1991
Writer
Plays Maynard
Ghosts... of the Civil Dead
1988
Plays Entry
IDn2
1990
Plays Mr. Invisible
The Private Death of Lizzy Siddal
2020
Plays Jerry
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
1997
Plays Nick Cave
The Making of Wild God
2024
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Broken English
Full Filmography
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Wild God Tour
Self
2025
Film
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Accor Arena, Paris - ARTE Concert
Self
2025
Film
Memoir of a Snail
Bill Clarke (voice)
2024
Film
But We Had Music
(Voice)
2024
Film
Kingdom in the Sky: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Live at Hanging Rock
Self
2023
Film
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
H.G. Wells
2021
Film
Idiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace
Self
2020
Film
The Private Death of Lizzy Siddal
Mr. Invisible
2020
Film
Fuse
Truck Driver (voice)
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nick Cave and where are they from?
Nick Cave is 69 years old, born on September 22, 1957 in Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Nick Cave?
Nick Cave is best known for roles in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Wings of Desire, Memoir of a Snail.
How many movies has Nick Cave been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Nick Cave has appeared in 12 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Nick Cave's first movie?
The career of Nick Cave began with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: From Her to Eternity (1984).
What is Nick Cave's most recent movie or series?
Nick Cave's most recent release is Kylie, which premiered on May 20, 2026.
Nick Cave
1957-09-22 · Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia
Nicholas Edward Cave is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, author, screenwriter, composer and film actor, best known as the frontman of the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. He has appeared in some 15 feature films and video shorts, plus a heap of documentaries. Nick Cave has also composed a large number of scores, some of them with his musical partner Warren Ellis.