Trade unionist
Is a graduate from Sydneys National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
Attended Narrabundah College in Canberra, where he studied drama.
Was flown to Los Angeles in 2007 to audition personally for Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg for the role of Leckie in the HBO/ Playtone/ Dreamworks Co production of "The Pacific". The role eventually went to James Badge Dale and Nixon ended up portraying 2nd LT Hugh Corrigan.