nicholas eduardo alberto cordero (september 17, 1978 – july 5, 2020) was a canadian actor. he appeared on broadway in 2014 in the musical "bullets over broadway" in the role of cheech, for which he was nominated for the tony award and the drama desk award. he also starred in the off-broadway production of "the toxic avenger" and as dennis in "rock of ages" on broadway in 2012 and on tour. in march 2016, he joined the broadway production of "waitress", playing the role of earl. on television, he played victor lugo in "blue bloods".