The actor who was once deemed the “beautiful man alive” is now all but unrecognizable.

Former beauty icon and tenacious actor Nick Nolte is best known today for his portrayals of flamboyant characters.

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The great actor, who is turning 82, no longer resembles the heartthrob he was in the 1970s.

I have the utmost regard for Nolte, who is without a doubt one of the greatest actors in the annals of American cinema.

He has a commanding, almost primordial appearance that is evocative of a figure from a Shakespearean play thanks to his unusual facial features, which include a strong jawline, prominent orbital bones, and untamable hair.

Nolte still has a lovely personality, expressive eyes, and a mischievous smile at the age of 82. Nolte still performs, which he loves most, and he approaches becoming older with an amazingly upbeat attitude.

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