Nick Baldasare's cinematic journey began with a role in the 1980 film Brubaker, starring Robert Redford, where he portrayed a prisoner. This opportunity led to his introduction to The Ohio State University's film department through friend and fellow actor Rick Kesler, resulting in appearances in student films, including those directed by Jay Woelfel.
Baldasare's first lead role in a feature film was in Road Meat (1988),a comedic precursor to Natural Born Killers (1994),which unfortunately never received wide distribution. He then reunited with Kesler and Woelfel for Beyond Dream's Door (1989),a feature-length remake of their 1983 short film, which has since become a cult classic.
In 2022, Baldasare starred alongside Linnea Quigley in Heartland of Darkness, playing a sinister reverend who leads a Satanic cult. The film, which was unfinished for decades, was eventually completed and received acclaim from the horror community.
Baldasare's next notable role was in Brett Piper's low-budget homage to 1950s sci-fi, They Bite (1992),filmed in the Florida panhandle and co-starring porn legend Ron Jeremy. Despite garnering a dedicated cult following, "They Bite" has never officially been reissued since its original VHS release.
In addition to his film work, Nick played a significant role in Ohio's Actors' Theatre Company, where he first appeared as Lysander in the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1986). This experience ignited his passion for Shakespeare, leading him to participate in over 10 Shakespearean productions and earn multiple acting awards.
In response to the death of friend Wesley Coleman, Baldasare wrote and began performing his Shakespearean monologue Horatio's Hamlet (2007),which was later adapted as a short film by Woelfel.
More recently, Baldasare reunited with Woelfel to headline the 35mm feature film Asylum of Darkness (2013),sharing the screen with genre legends Richard Hatch and Tim Thomerson. Beyond his film pursuits, Nick's diverse career includes appearances in commercials, industrial films, print advertisements, and the web series Aidan 5 (2009).
