Born in New Jersey, Nick moved to California in the 1950s to pursue a career in photography. Married Jinny Myles in 1963 in California. They had two kids, David and Gina. He owned CPS Lab in Hollywood circa 1960s-70s, and freelanced as a photographer with Cinardo Photography, specializing in Headshots, commercial shoots, and weddings. He pursued a career in acting starting in the 80s and landed his first job as a very surprised butcher in the Incredible Hulk, 1980.