Nancy Ticotin biography, parents, siblings, married, ex-husband, mitchell maxwell, net worth

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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
Nancy Ticotin was born on September 4, 1957, in New York City, New York, to Iris Torres and Abe Ticotin. She was raised in a middle-class family in the Bronx, a borough known for its rich Puerto Rican community. Her mother, Iris Torres, was a Puerto Rican educator, and her father, Abe Ticotin, was a Russian-<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews">Jewish</a> used car salesman.
Nancy is one of five siblings. Her younger <a href="/biography/rachel-ticotin">sister</a>, <a href="/biography/rachel-ticotin">Rachel Ticotin</a>, also pursued a career in acting. Her brother Daniel, known professionally as Sahaj, is a musician, record producer, and lead vocalist for the rock band “Ra.” Another brother, Marcus Ticotin, works as a producer and writer in theater, while David A. Ticotin is a First Assistant Director based in California, where he lives with his wife Alexis and their children.
Nancy received her primary and secondary education in the Bronx. She was previously married to director and producer Mitchell Maxwell, though the marriage ended in divorce. Maxwell is also the author of books such as Little Did I Know and On Second Thought. Details about Nancy Ticotin’s net worth are not publicly available.

<h2>Early Acting Career</h2>
Nancy Ticotin began her professional acting career in the early 1980s. Her first on-camera appearance was in the television series Knots Landing, where she played a minor role as an airline clerk. Soon after, her distinctive presence—a combination of mixed ethnicity and expressive performance—led to more substantial roles in television.
She appeared in several television series throughout the early to mid-1990s, including Law & Order, where she portrayed Detective Reina Perez in the episode "Deep Vote," and New York Undercover, as Teresa Torres. Her growing recognition in the industry led to opportunities in both TV and film.

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<h2>Rise in Film and Television</h2>
The year 1995 marked a significant phase in Ticotin’s career. She appeared in the comedy thriller Hackers and portrayed a journalist in the television series New York News. That same year, she also played a supporting role in the independent film Jeffrey.
In 1996, she had screen appearances in multiple notable productions. She appeared as a dancer in the movie The First Wives Club, which starred <a href="/biography/goldie-hawn">Goldie Hawn</a>, and took on the role of Agent Kimba Welch in the action thriller Ransom. She also had a role as a dancer in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Allen">Woody Allen</a>’s ensemble musical comedy Everyone Says I Love You.
Towards the end of the 1990s, Ticotin continued to work in both television and film, including credits in the independent film The Tavern and appearances in the television drama Third Watch.

<h2>Continued Work in Television</h2>
In the 2000s, Nancy Ticotin remained active in television. She appeared in a variety of series including The Jury, Miracle’s Boys, Conviction, Flight of the Conchords, Fringe, The Good Wife, and White Collar. Her performances were often marked by strong, nuanced portrayals of complex, supporting characters.
One of her more recent and notable roles came in the hit Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, in which she played the character Lola Diaz. In 2011, she appeared in the short film Encuéntrate directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonia_Fritz">Sonia Fritz</a>.

<h2>Recent Projects and Recognition</h2>
In 2016, Nancy Ticotin appeared in the independent film Ordinary World, where she played the role of Denise. The film, starring <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Joe_Armstrong">Billie Joe Armstrong</a>, marked one of her first significant film appearances in several years and added to her lasting presence in the entertainment industry.

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