Hank Nuwer speaks at writing conferences on freelance writing, memoir writing and literary journalism/creative nonfiction. Puts on his one-man play for Greeks & athletes & parents on hazing deaths. Occasionally presents pro bono talks on the history of hazing, but requires transportation from Fairbanks, Alaska. Due to the remoteness of his residence in Alaska, teaching and writing commitments, Nuwer only occasionally speaks in 2025-2026.
Hank Nuwer accepts acting roles for movie and stage roles: Nuwer between 2024 and 2025 has played roles between age 45 (Ed in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) to age 50 (the Professor in UAF’s Something in the Living Room and Dial M for Murder), to age 80 (The Old Man in Shakespeare’s King Lear).
He is available for modeling and or commercial voiceover work in Alaska.
Nuwer Specifics: 5’09” and 195 pounds.
Accents: Can do most, particularly Eastern street accent.
Primary residence: Alaska. Secondary: Indiana, and Warsaw, Poland
Recent roles:
2025: The Chief Inspector (photo below, at right wearing bow tie) in “Dial ‘M’ for Murder.”
2024: Santa, Mulch, Wendell in T’was the Night before Christmas (Fairbanks)
Midwest Writers interview and writing tips with Hank Nuwer
Roy Walters (Drunk Santa) and Hank Nuwer (Kris Kringle), 2023
- From Eric Pope of Rochester Institute of Technology: “RIT’s Fraternity & Sorority Life was honored to have the internationally renowned hazing prevention expert, Hank Nuwer, as our Hazing Prevention Week Keynote speaker. Professor Nuwer was able to share powerful stories on how hazing has impacted the lives of not only the victims but the families, friends, and others which really hit home to our community. . . .Hearing the stories about how others have suffered has only strengthened my resolve to continue fighting against this evil. “
Hank Nuwer (Actor: Harry Fatt)
Hank Nuwer brings a wealth of experience to STRIKE!, stepping into the role of Harry Fatt, a brash and self-serving company man. “I wanted the part of Harry Fatt and tried out just for that role,” Nuwer shares. “Symbolically, he’s a Fatt Cat, a plush bum with a supervisor’s title and men in his care whose lives and well-being he abuses.” With a background in both Shakespearean theatre and investigative journalism, Nuwer embraces the show’s themes of power, struggle, and resilience. His portrayal of Fatt offers a striking contrast to the hardworking characters fighting for justice, making STRIKE! a thought-provoking and unforgettable experience. —University of Alaska College of Liberal Arts (Fairbanks campus)
