Nicholas Maximillian Sitilides (born 10/07/2002), known professionally as Cole Sitilides, is an American actor known for his work in television, film, and theatre. He first gained notoriety for his roles on My Big Fat Greek Wedding 4, [], and [] before rising to prominence for his starring role as Alexander the Great on the HBO Max Original Son of Greece, for which he won both a Critics' Choice Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Cole Sitilides
Born
Nicholas Maximillian Sitilides

(2002-10-07) October 7, 2002 (age 22)
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles (BA)
OccupationActor
Years active2025–present
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Partner(s)Kit Connor (2029–present; engaged)

Early life and career

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Sitilides grew up in McLean, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C., one of four brothers born to Angela and John Sitilides. His mother was the owner of a cosmetic boutique for twenty years, working full time while raising Sitilides and his three brothers. Just before he left for college, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she sold the boutique and began working full time as an interior decorator and home furnishings seller. His father is a geopolitical strategist and government affairs specialist.

He graduated from Langley High School in 2021 with an advanced diploma, after which he attended the School of Theater, Film, & Television at UCLA. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in 2025 with a major in theater and a minor entrepreneurship.

Personal life

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Theatre credits

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Year Title Role Venue Notes
2015 A Christmas Carol Peter Cratchit Ford's Theatre Washington, D.C.
2017 Brighton Beach Memoirs Eugene Morris Jerome Theater J Washington, D.C.
2019 Richard III U/S Prince Edward and Duke of York Shakespeare Theatre Company Washington, D.C.
2025 The Inheritance Young Man 3 / Young Henry

(U/S Young Man 1 / Adam / Leo)

Round House Theatre Bethesda, Maryland
2026 Calabassas Rob Kardashian Soho Repertory Theatre Off-Broadway (World Premiere)
2027 Broadway Bound Eugene Morris Jerome Booth Theatre Broadway Revival
2032 Red Ken Arena Stage Washington, D.C.
Hudson Theatre Broadway Revival
2033 Fairview Jimbo The Pleasance Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Director(s) Notes
2027 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 4 Stefanos Doukas Nia Vardalos
2028 Echoes of the Hollow Judd Maslow Kaity Cairo
2029 Kinky Boots Angel Michael Gracey
2032 The Song of Achilles Paris Luca Guadagnino Based on Madeline Miller's novel of the same name
2035 The Lottery Davy Hutchinson Mike Flanagan Based on Shirley Jackson's short story of the same name
2036 Amalfi Nelson Thoms Darren Aronofsky
Denial Willie Robb Sean Baker

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2026 General Hospital Sebastian Moretti Guest star, episode: "Collision Course"
Law & Order Tommy Gould Co-star, episode: "Fail or High Water"
The Pitt Billy Acker Recurring role, 4 episodes
Virgin River Caleb Guest star, episode: "Right Where You Left Me"
2027 Severance Hal B. Guest star, episode: "Hunter/Gatherer"
The Gilded Age Theo Co-star, episode: "Perilously Close"
2028 1620 John Alden Recurring role, 6 episodes
2029 Buffy: Bloodlines Ambrose Bisset Recurring role, 4 episodes
Wednesday Simon Moriarty Guest star, episode: "One Down, Two to Woe"
2030 Son of Greece Alexander II of Macedon Main role
2032 American Horror Story: Voyage Peter Lowe Recurring role, 3 episodes
Bridgerton Edward Pitt, Earl of Chatham Recurring role, 5 episodes
2034 The White Lotus Jordan Kramer Main role
Ibuprofen Jeremy Dohn Recurring role, 2 episodes
2037 Mary I Lord Carey Guest star, episode: "Rank"

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Nominated work Result
2017 BroadwayWorld – DC Awards Best Actor in a Play – Large Professional Theatre Brighton Beach Memoirs Won
2026 Helen Hayes Award Outstanding Ensemble in a Play – Hayes The Inheritance Nominated
2027 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Broadway Bound Nominated
Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play Nominated
Tony Awards Best Leading Actor in a Play Nominated
2031 Critics' Choice Awards Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries Son of Greece Won
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Nominated
Golden Globe Awards Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Won
2032 Helen Hayes Award Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play – Hayes Red Won
2033 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Bridgerton Nominated
2034 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The White Lotus Nominated