Nick Barnicle is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on The Fighter, The Finest Hours, and Entourage. Barnicle was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1968. He attended Boston University for a degree in film production and quickly moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Barnicle began his career in the 1990s, working as an assistant director on films including The Godfather Part III, The Last Action Hero, and Heat. In 1997, he produced his first feature film, The Big Hit. He then went on to direct his first feature, The Corruptor, in 1999. The film, starring Chow Yun-fat, was a moderate success at the box office.
In 2000, Barnicle wrote and directed a comedy-drama television movie called Going Greek. The film follows a group of college students who join a fraternity and their adventures. The film was well-received and earned Barnicle a Directors Guild of America award nomination.
Barnicle's biggest success came in 2010 when he directed and produced The Fighter. The film, starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale, was a critical and commercial success. It won two Academy Awards and earned Barnicle a BAFTA nomination for Best Director.
In 2016, Barnicle directed and produced The Finest Hours, a drama-thriller based on a true story. The film was a box office success and earned Barnicle a Saturn Award nomination for Best Director. He also served as an executive producer on the HBO series Entourage, which ran from 2004-2011.
Barnicle remains active in the entertainment industry. He is currently producing and directing the upcoming drama-thriller film The Chameleon, which is set to release in 2021. He also serves as an executive producer on the CBS series God Friended Me, which stars Brandon Michael Hall.
Nick Barnicle has established himself as a successful and respected director and producer in the entertainment industry. He has directed and produced a variety of films and television shows, and has earned critical and commercial success for his work. He continues to direct and produce films and television shows and is sure to remain active in the industry for years to come.