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Thomas Ian Nicholas

American actor (born 1980)

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Summary

American actor (born 1980)

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Thomas Ian Nicholas (born July 10, 1980) is an American actor, filmmaker and musician. The accolades he has received include an Independent Spirit Award, as well as a Young Artist Award nomination.

In film, Nicholas is best known for his lead roles as Kevin Meyers in the American Pie theatrical film series (1999–2012) and Henry Rowengartner in the sports comedy film Rookie of the Year (1993). He portrayed historic figures Frank Sinatra Jr. in Stealing Sinatra (2003) and Walt Disney in Walt Before Mickey (2015). Nicholas has also had lead roles in the films A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995) and Adverse (2020), and supporting roles in Halloween: Resurrection (2002), The Rules of Attraction (2002), Please Give (2010), Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2015), and Sheep and Wolves (2016).

In television, Nicholas had recurring roles on Fox shows as Todd Marsh on Party of Five (2000) and Nick Hutchison on Red Band Society (2014–2015). He had a main role as Joe on the Tubi mockumentary sitcom Underdeveloped (2023), and provided a lead voice dubbing role on the American version of the Cartoon Network animated series Gormiti Nature Unleashed (2013–2014).

Early life

Nicholas was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. His mother, Marla, was a professional dancer and an acting school administrator.

Acting career

Nicholas's early roles included appearances in the TV shows Who's the Boss?, Married... with Children and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. He became known for his roles in the films Rookie of the Year (1993), A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995) and American Pie (1999). He appeared in the four theatrical films of the American Pie franchise, as Kevin Myers. Nicholas had a recurring role as Todd Marsh on Party of Five (2000). He also co-starred in Halloween: Resurrection (2002), played Mitchel in the Roger Avary-directed The Rules of Attraction (2002), and played Frank Sinatra, Jr. in the Showtime movie Stealing Sinatra (2003). In 2009, he played the role of a rookie cop in the drama Life Is Hot in Cracktown. with Lara Flynn Boyle.

Nicholas played Eugene in the supporting cast of Nicole Holofcener's film Please Give (2010), which won the 2010 Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award, given to the ensemble cast. He had the role of Abbie Hoffman in the film The Chicago 8 (2011). He also appeared on an episode of ABC's Grey's Anatomy as Jeremiah. In 2015, Nicholas appeared in Walt Before Mickey, where he portrays a young Walt Disney during the struggles of his early life and career. He also played Nick Hutchison in Steven Spielberg's TV drama series Red Band Society (2014–2015), and had roles in Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2015), and Sheep and Wolves (2016).

Nicholas is the lead actor in the Lionsgate film Adverse, opposite Mickey Rourke, Sean Astin, Lou Diamond Phillips and Penelope Ann Miller. The film was released in February 2021.

Music career

Nicholas self-released his debut album, Without Warning, on January 15, 2008, and his follow-up album, "Without Warning Acoustic" on February 28, 2009. His third release was Heroes Are Human, put out on June 1, 2010. His fourth release is a self-titled EP, released March 20, 2012; the first single "My Generation" also appears as part of the American Reunion soundtrack album. His fifth release is the EP Security released on April 8, 2014.

In March 2015, Nicholas appeared on Blues Traveler's album Blow Up the Moon, co-writing the song "All the Way."

Nicholas (second from right) performing "1999" with [[Bowling for Soup]] on its release day

On July 9, 2022, Nicholas released "1999", a single that parodied the Bowling for Soup song "1985".

Personal life

Nicholas married Colette Marino, known as DJ Colette, in 2007. The couple had their first child, a son, in 2011. Their second child, a daughter, was born in April 2016. In May 2022, Colette filed for divorce from Nicholas.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992Radio FlyerFerdie
The Fear InsideSean ColeTelevision film
When No One Would ListenBoy #1Television film
1993Rookie of the YearHenry Rowengartner
1995A Kid in King Arthur's CourtCalvin Fuller
1996Judge and JuryAlex Silvano
1997A Kid in Aladdin's PalaceCalvin Fuller
1999American PieKevin Meyers
2000CutawayRipTelevision film
2001American Pie 2Kevin Meyers
2002Romantic Comedy 101Igor SullivanTelevision film
Halloween: ResurrectionBill Woodlake
The Rules of AttractionMitchell
2003American WeddingKevin Meyers
Stealing SinatraFrank Sinatra Jr.
2004LA DJ: The MovieThomAlso director, writer, and producer
2005Guy in Row FiveBradley
2006National Lampoon Presents Cattle CallRichie Rey
Cut OffPauly
2008Sherman's WayTom
Fading of the CriesMichaelAlso producer
The HitmanMr. Jones
2009Life Is Hot in CracktownChad Wesley
The Bridge to NowhereEddie Stanton
2010Let the Game BeginTripp
Please GiveEugene
2011The Chicago 8Abbie Hoffman
InSightStephen Geiger
2012American ReunionKevin MeyersThomas Nicholas Band song "My Generation" is featured on soundtrack
Delivering the GoodsSteve
201410 Cent PistolH-Wood
2015Walt Before MickeyWalt Disney
Bilal: A New Breed of HeroSaad (voice)
2016The Lost TreeNoah EricsonAlso producer
Sheep and WolvesToshchiy (voice)English dub
2017Bros.Himself
Trailer Park SharkRobTelevision film
2018Living Among UsMikeAlso producer
2019ZerovilleMartin ScorseseCredited as Thomas Nicholas
2020AdverseEthanCredited as Thomas Nicholas
Also producer
2021Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and RageHimselfDocumentary
Archive footage; uncredited
2023NosferatuBlind Man

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1988Who's the Boss?Little TonyEpisode: "Yankee-Doodle Micelli"
Credited as Thomas Nicholas
1989BaywatchRicky BlountEpisode: "Heat Wave"
Married... with ChildrenBobby2 episodes
1990Santa BarbaraYoung Steven Slade
1991Harry and the HendersonsScootchEpisode: "The Bodyguard"
SistersJasonEpisode: "The Kindness of Stranglers"
1992JulieBoy #1Episode: "A Delicate Balance"
1993, 1995Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanRichard2 episodes
1997The Tony Danza ShowBrandonEpisode: "With Your Guest Host Tony DiMeo"
Uncredited
1998Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowDamonEpisode: "Honey, I'm in the Mood for Love"
1999Chicken Soup for the SoulSteveEpisode: "Crying's Okay"
2000Twice in a LifetimeSam Ryder/Jordan Curtis/Kirk IversEpisode: "Fathers and Sons"
Party of FiveTodd MarshRecurring role (season 6); 8 episodes
2005MediumGreg WattEpisode: "Jump Start"
Grey's AnatomyJeremiah TateEpisode: "Deny, Deny, Deny"
2013–2014Gormiti Nature UnleashedKondo /Deron/ Nimbyth (voice role; English dub)Main cast; 26 episodes
2014–2015Red Band SocietyNick HutchisonRecurring role; 6 episodes
2016Hell's KitchenHimselfEpisode: "12 Chefs Compete"
2023UnderdevelopedJoeMain role; 6 episodes
Also executive producer

Music videos

YearBand/SongRoleNotes
2012Mallory Knox – "Wake Up"Lead maleMan with the acoustic guitar
Uncredited
2015MC Yankoo – "Drunk in Bangkok"Guest star
Plain White T's – "Pause"Guest star
2023Bring Me the Horizon – "Lost"Guest starDoctor who gets stabbed in the eye
2024Ice Nine Kills – "A Work of Art"Felchman

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
1995YoungStar AwardsBest Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy FilmA Kid in King Arthur's Court
1996Young Artist AwardsBest Young Supporting Actor – Feature Film
2000Young Hollywood AwardsBest Ensemble CastAmerican Pie
2010Gotham AwardsBest Ensemble PerformancePlease Give
2011Independent Spirit AwardsRobert Altman Award
2016Telly AwardsFilm/Video – Non-Broadcast Productions – DirectingThe Lost Tree
Davey AwardsFilm/Video – Entertainment
2017Riverside International Film FestivalBest Thriller
Independent Filmmakers ShowcaseBest Picture
Audience Award – Best Feature
North Hollywood CinefestBest Picture
Communicator Awardstitle=Winners - Communicator Awardsurl=https://www.communicatorawards.com/winners/access-date=July 11, 2024website=Communicator Awards}}
2020WorldFest HoustonBest ActorAdverse
Videographer AwardsEntertainment
Accolade CompetitionAward of Excellence Special Mention – Feature Film
Davey AwardsFilm/Video – Entertainment
W3 AwardsEntertainment
Cinefantasy International Fantastic Cinema FestivalBest Film
2021Telly AwardsNon-Broadcast – Entertainment
Communicator AwardsFilm/Video/Television

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsWithout WarningHeroes are HumanSecurityWe're Gonna Be Okay

Compilation albums

TitleDetailsFrat Party

Extended plays

TitleDetailsTnbSecurity

References

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