Rick Nicolet graduated from the Amsterdam Drama School in the 1966/1967 season.

She gained widespread recognition among the general public for her role in the television series Vrouwenvleugel. Rick played the lead role in the television film Altijd Yours/Voor Never by Paula van der Oest. For this role, as well as her performance in the television film De Aanklacht, Rick was nominated for a Golden Calf for Best Actress.

For her role in the musical Route 66, Rick was nominated for a Johnny Kraaijkamp Musical Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Rick also had recurring roles in popular television series such as Dokter Deen and Het geheime Dagboek van Hendrik Groen. In addition, she appeared in series like Smeris, Het Gouden Uur, and Adem in, Adem uit.

On the big screen, Rick shone in films such as Daglicht, Kruimeltje, De Dominee, and Sonny Boy. In 2014, she appeared in the successful and internationally acclaimed feature film Spijt! by Dave Schram. She also played a role in the international film Spider in the Web by Israeli director Eran Riklis.

Currently, Rick can be seen in Medisch Centrum West.