Dick Nasty (born Richard Nasty on April 8, 1957) is an American actor, writer, and producer. He has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 1980s and is best known for his roles in films such as The Toxic Avenger (1984), The Last Dragon (1985), and The Lost Boys (1987).
Nasty was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in the Bronx. He attended Stuyvesant High School, where he excelled in acting, and was accepted into New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. After graduating, Nasty moved to Los Angeles, where he quickly landed roles in television and film.
Nasty's first major film role was the titular character in Troma Entertainment's 1984 cult classic The Toxic Avenger. His performance in the film earned him praise from critics, and he was recognized with the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. Nasty's other major film credits include The Last Dragon (1985), where he played martial arts master Sho'Nuff; The Lost Boys (1987), where he played vampire hunter Edgar Frog; and The Karate Kid Part III (1989), where he played Cobra Kais instructor John Kreese.
Nasty also had a successful career in television, appearing in such shows as Miami Vice, 21 Jump Street, Married…with Children, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and Baywatch. He also starred in the short-lived series Partners in Crime (1984).
In addition to acting, Nasty has also written and produced several films, including The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989) and The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989). He has also served as a producer on the television series Walker, Texas Ranger and Martial Law.
Nasty currently resides in Los Angeles and continues to work in film, television, and theater. His most recent projects include the short-lived television series Martial Law and the films Troma’s War (1988), The Toxic Avenger Part IV: Citizen Toxie (2000), and The Toxic Avenger Part V: The Toxic Twins (2008).
Throughout his career, Dick Nasty has established himself as a versatile actor, writer, and producer. With his unique blend of humor and action, he has entertained audiences for decades and continues to do so.
