Nicholas Cascone Biography: Wife, Age, Movies, Net Worth, Height, Career Change

Nicholas Cascone is an American actor and physician assistant, recognized for his roles in films like Titanic (1997), Baby Boom (1987), and The Cell (2000).

After a successful acting career in the 1980s and 1990s, he transitioned to the medical field, earning a degree as a physician assistant and working in Los Angeles since 2009.

Profile

• Full Name: Nicholas Cascone
• Stage Name: Nicholas Cascone
• Born: April 20, 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Birthplace: Queens, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Actor (retired), and Physician Assistant
• Height: 5 feet 10
• Parents: Mr and Mrs. Cascone
• Siblings: unknown
• Spouse: Monica Lundry (married 1997–2004, divorced)
• Children: 1 (name not disclosed)
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Nicholas Cascone was born on April 20, 1963, in Queens, New York. His parents Mr and Mrs. Cascone, little about his siblings, and his early childhood are not publicly available, as he maintains a private personal life.

Growing up in Queens, he likely developed an interest in performing arts, leading him to pursue acting. Cascone attended the State University of New York at Purchase, graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting, providing him with formal training for his early career in film and television.

Later, in the mid-2000s, he shifted careers, earning a Bachelor of Science degree as a Physician Assistant from Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science (2005–2007), scoring in the 99th percentile on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

Career

Nicholas Cascone’s acting career began in 1986 with his television debut as Wesley Wallace in the Matlock episode “The Professor” and as Joseph in the Highway to Heaven episode “Basinger’s New York.” His first film role was a minor part as a delivery boy in the comedy Baby Boom (1987), directed by Charles Shyer.

Over the next two decades, he appeared in approximately 75 film and television projects, including Vietnam War Story (1987), CBS Summer Playhouse (1988), 84C MoPic (1989), L.A. Law (1994), Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989, as Ensign Davies in “Pen Pals”), and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1994, as Timor in “Equilibrium”).

His notable film roles include Up Close & Personal (1996), Titanic (1997) as Bobby Buell, The Cell (2000), and Dragonfly (2002).

Television credits include The West Wing, Without a Trace, and The Division. Cascone’s role in Titanic as a third-class passenger remains one of his most recognized, as noted in fan discussions on X in 2024.

After 2002, his acting roles tapered off as he pursued a medical career. Since October 2009, he has worked as a physician assistant at Edwin Haronian, MD, in Los Angeles, leveraging his medical degree. He also appeared as a one-day champion on Jeopardy! on March 19, 2021, returning briefly on November 14, 2023.

Social Media

• Nicholas Cascone’s social media account is unknown to the media

Personal Life

Nicholas Cascone was married to Monica Lundry from August 21, 1997, to January 12, 2004, and they have one child, whose name is not disclosed. He is currently divorced, with no confirmed subsequent relationships.

His ethnicity is Italian-American, as noted in some sources, though this is unverified beyond. He is presumed Christian, but his faith is private. As an Aries, his driven nature is reflected in his dual careers in acting and medicine.

No hobbies are documented, though his Jeopardy! Appearance suggests an interest in trivia. No controversies are associated with him, maintaining a professional and private public image.

Filmography

• Baby Boom (1987, Film) – Delivery Boy
• 84C MoPic (1989, Film) – Supporting Role
• Up Close & Personal (1996, Film) – Supporting Role
• Titanic (1997, Film) – Bobby Buell
• The Cell (2000, Film) – Supporting Role
• Dragonfly (2002, Film) – Supporting Role
• Matlock (1986, Series) – Wesley Wallace (“The Professor”)
• Highway to Heaven (1986, Series) – Joseph (“Basinger’s New York”)
• Vietnam War Story (1987, Series) – Supporting Role
• CBS Summer Playhouse (1988, Series) – Supporting Role
• Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989, Series) – Ensign Davies (“Pen Pals”)
• L.A. Law (1994, Series) – Supporting Role
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1994, Series) – Timor (“Equilibrium”)
• The West Wing (1999–2006, Series) – Supporting Role
• Without a Trace (2002–2009, Series) – Supporting Role
• The Division (2001–2004, Series) – Supporting Role

Net Worth

Nicholas Cascone’s estimated net worth is $1 million to $5 million. This range is speculative, based on his acting career in approximately 75 projects, including high-profile films like Titanic and The Cell, and his ongoing role as a physician assistant since 2009. His Jeopardy! Winnings add a minor contribution.