Niko was born in Giessen, Germany to Italian parents, Fernando, a Sculptor and Painter, and Alexandra, a voluntary worker, who frequently travelled and grew up between Europe and the United Kingdom.
Growing up, Niko developed an interest in Theatre, encouraged by his older sisters, Dharma and Leila, who persuaded him to try out for a School play. He never looked back, and at 18 years old, he moved to London to study Classical Theatre.
While at School, Niko was selected to represent his institution for the BBC Carlton Hobbs Bursary Award and performed at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre for the Annual National Classical Theatre Festival. He found representation while still at School and went on to work in various British TV and Film productions, as well as extensively throughout Europe and Abroad.
In 2007, Niko relocated to Los Angeles, where three weeks later he met his future Wife, Lesly, who had also just relocated from London. They spend their time between Los Angeles and Glasgow, Scotland.
Niko was last seen in the feature FATHER STU, starring Mark Wahlberg, Jacki Weaver, and Mel Gibson. Prior to that, he appeared in Clint Eastwood's RICHARD JEWELL, playing the role of Dave Dutchess, Richard Jewel's best friend, opposite Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, and Jon Hamm.
He also played Roddy in Universal's 2014 supernatural feature THE PURGE: ANARCHY. On the TV side, Niko played Gene in the critically acclaimed series GOOD GIRLS for NBC. Before that, he starred as Ratboy on SONS OF ANARCHY (FX) for four seasons, becoming a Series Regular, which he followed with a guest lead in GOTHAM (FOX),HALT AND CATCH FIRE (AMC),and a multi-episode arc on YOU'RE THE WORST (FX).
Niko's other TV roles include THE ORVILLE (Fox),THE ROOKIE (CBS),MACGYVER (CBS),CRIMINAL MINDS (CBS),and THE PLAYER (Fox).
