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who plays nikki’s father on orange is the new black
Nicky Nichols' father, Les Nichols, on Orange is the New Black, is portrayed by Bruce Altman.
who plays the mother of nikki on orange is the new black
Marka Nichols is the mother of Nicky Nichols. She is portrayed by Patricia Kalember.
why did nichols go to max on orange is the new black
Nichols was sent back to Max in Season 6 because of the riot that took place in Season 5.
why is nichols in prison in orange is the new black
Nicky was arrested for stealing a taxi with her friends so that she can get to her dealer in time to get drugs for the weekend.

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