[citation needed] While working on his PhD dissertation at UCLA in 1997, Nolfi sold his first spec script, Pathfinder, in a three-studio bidding war.
In 2003, Nolfi received his first screenwriting credit for the sci-fi film Timeline, a Michael Crichton bestselling book adaptation starring Paul Walker.
His spec screenplay, Honor Among Thieves, was adapted into Ocean’s Twelve (2004), with an all-star ensemble cast led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
[9] Nolfi created, executive produced, and served as the principal director for the 2015 espionage television series Allegiance, which ran for one season on NBC.
[11] The passion project, based on a true story, brought public awareness to two African American businessmen, heroes of their time, and to their endeavors to overcome racism and redlining.