There appears to be some confusion. Richard Nixon was not a film actor; he was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. Prior to his presidency, he served as Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower. Nixon is best known for his foreign policy achievements, such as opening diplomatic relations with China, and for his role in the Watergate scandal, which led to his resignation. He was a lawyer and Navy veteran before entering politics.