Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1973-11-02
- Born Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As:
ماریسول نیکولز
Marisol Nichols
Marisol Nichols is a prolific American actress born on November 2, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. With a diverse heritage including Mexican, Russian-Jewish, and Hungarian-Jewish roots, Nichols began her acting career in the mid-1990s. She quickly gained recognition with early television appearances in shows like "Due South" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" in 1996, followed by her film debut in "Vegas Vacation" (1997) as Audrey Griswold. Her filmography expanded to include roles in popular movies such as "Scream 2" (1997), "Can't Hardly Wait" (1998), "Big Momma's House 2" (2006), and "Felon" (2008).On television, Nichols has built a strong career with significant roles. She starred as Special Agent Nadia Yassir in the fifth season of the acclaimed series "24" (2007) and had a recurring role as "The Desert Wolf" on "Teen Wolf." However, she is perhaps most widely recognized for her portrayal of Hermione Lodge, Veronica's enigmatic mother, on The CW's hit drama "Riverdale" (2017-2022). More recently, she appeared in the "Saw" franchise film "Spiral" (2021) alongside Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, and in the romantic drama "Winter Spring Summer or Fall" (2024).Beyond her acting, Nichols is also known for her remarkable activism against human trafficking. She has worked as a volunteer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, going undercover in operations to combat child exploitation. She founded the non-profit organization "Foundation for a Slavery Free World" to raise awareness and fight modern-day slavery, and her efforts have led to her being dubbed "The Hollywood Vigilante." Her unique blend of acting career and humanitarian work makes her a truly multifaceted public figure.
