Thomas Ian Nicholas(born July 10, 1980)[1]is an American actor, filmmaker and musician. The accolades he has received include anIndependent Spirit Award,as well as aYoung Artist Awardnomination.
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| Born | July 10, 1980 Las Vegas, Nevada,U.S. |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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| Children | 2 |
In film, Nicholas is best known for his lead roles as Kevin Meyers in theAmerican Pietheatrical film series(1999–2012) and Henry Rowengartner in the sports comedy filmRookie of the Year(1993). He portrayed historic figuresFrank Sinatra Jr.inStealing Sinatra(2003) andWalt DisneyinWalt Before Mickey(2015). Nicholas has also had lead roles in the filmsA Kid in King Arthur's Court(1995) andAdverse(2020), and supporting roles inHalloween: Resurrection(2002),The Rules of Attraction(2002),Please Give(2010),Bilal: A New Breed of Hero(2015), andSheep and Wolves(2016).
In television, Nicholas had recurring roles on Fox shows as Todd Marsh onParty of Five(2000) and Nick Hutchison onRed Band Society(2014–2015). He had a main role as Joe on the TubimockumentarysitcomUnderdeveloped[2](2023), and provided a lead voice dubbing role on the American version of theCartoon Networkanimated seriesGormiti Nature Unleashed(2013–2014).
Early life
editNicholas was born inLas Vegas,Nevada.His mother, Marla, was a professional dancer and an acting school administrator.[3][4]
Acting career
editNicholas is known for his roles inRookie of the Year(1993) andAmerican Pie(1999). He appeared in the four theatrical films of theAmerican Piefranchise, as Kevin Myers. He also co-starred inHalloween: Resurrection(2002), played Mitchel in theRoger Avary-directedThe Rules of Attraction(2002), and playedFrank Sinatra, Jr.in the Showtime movieStealing Sinatra(2003). In 2009, he played the role of a rookie cop in the dramaLife Is Hot in Cracktown.[5]withLara Flynn Boyle.
Nicholas played Eugene in the supporting cast ofNicole Holofcener's filmPlease Give(2010), which won the 2010Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award,given to theensemble cast.[6]He had the role ofAbbie Hoffmanin the filmThe Chicago 8(2011). He also appeared on an episode of ABC'sGrey's Anatomyas Jeremiah.[7]In 2015, Nicholas appeared inWalt Before Mickey,where he portrays a youngWalt Disneyduring the struggles of his early life and career. He was also a series regular onSteven Spielberg's TV drama seriesRed Band Society.[citation needed]
Nicholas is the lead actor in theLionsgatefilmAdverse,oppositeMickey Rourke,Sean Astin,Lou Diamond PhillipsandPenelope Ann Miller.[8][9]The film was released in February 2021.
Music career
editNicholas self-released his debut album,Without Warning,on January 15, 2008,[10]and his follow-up album, "Without Warning Acoustic" on February 28, 2009. His third release wasHeroes 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 theAmerican Reunionsoundtrack album.[11]His fifth release is the EPSecurityreleased on April 8, 2014.[citation needed]
In March 2015, Nicholas appeared onBlues Traveler's albumBlow Up the Moon,co-writing the song "All the Way."[12]
On July 9, 2022, Nicholas released "1999", a single that parodied theBowling for Soupsong "1985".[13][14]
Personal life
editNicholas married Colette Marino, known asDJ Colette,in 2007.[15]The couple had their first child, a son, in 2011.[16]Their second child, a daughter, was born in April 2016.[17]In May 2022, Colette filed for divorce from Nicholas.[18]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Radio Flyer | Ferdie | |
| The Fear Inside | Sean Cole | Television film | |
| When No One Would Listen | Boy #1 | Television film | |
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | Henry Rowengartner | |
| 1995 | A Kid in King Arthur's Court | Calvin Fuller | |
| 1996 | Judge and Jury | Alex Silvano | |
| 1997 | A Kid in Aladdin's Palace | Calvin Fuller | |
| 1999 | American Pie | Kevin Meyers | |
| 2000 | Cutaway | Rip | Television film |
| 2001 | American Pie 2 | Kevin Meyers | |
| 2002 | Romantic Comedy 101 | Igor Sullivan | Television film |
| Halloween: Resurrection | Bill Woodlake | ||
| The Rules of Attraction | Mitchell | ||
| 2003 | American Wedding | Kevin Meyers | |
| Stealing Sinatra | Frank Sinatra Jr. | ||
| 2004 | LA DJ: The Movie | Thom | Also director, writer, and producer |
| 2005 | Guy in Row Five | Bradley | |
| 2006 | National Lampoon Presents Cattle Call | Richie Rey | |
| Cut Off | Pauly | ||
| 2008 | Sherman's Way | Tom | |
| Fading of the Cries | Michael | Also producer | |
| The Hitman | Mr. Jones | ||
| 2009 | Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Chad Wesley | |
| The Bridge to Nowhere | Eddie Stanton | ||
| 2010 | Let the Game Begin | Tripp | |
| Please Give | Eugene | ||
| 2011 | The Chicago 8 | Abbie Hoffman | |
| InSight | Stephen Geiger | ||
| 2012 | American Reunion | Kevin Meyers | Thomas Nicholas Band song "My Generation" is featured on soundtrack |
| Delivering the Goods | Steve | ||
| 2014 | 10 Cent Pistol | H-Wood | |
| 2015 | Walt Before Mickey | Walt Disney | |
| Bilal: A New Breed of Hero | Saad(voice) | ||
| 2016 | The Lost Tree | Noah Ericson | Also producer |
| Sheep and Wolves | Toshchiy (voice) | English dub | |
| 2017 | Bros. | Himself | |
| Trailer Park Shark | Rob | Television film | |
| 2018 | Living Among Us | Mike | Also producer |
| 2019 | Zeroville | Martin Scorsese | Credited as Thomas Nicholas |
| 2020 | Adverse | Ethan | Credited as Thomas Nicholas Also producer |
| 2021 | Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage | Himself | Documentary Archive footage; uncredited |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Who's the Boss? | Little Tony | Episode: "Yankee-Doodle Micelli" Credited as Thomas Nicholas |
| 1989 | Baywatch | Ricky Blount | Episode: "Heat Wave" |
| Married... with Children | Bobby | 2 episodes | |
| 1990 | Santa Barbara | Young Steven Slade | |
| 1991 | Harry and the Hendersons | Scootch | Episode: "The Bodyguard" |
| Sisters | Jason | Episode: "The Kindness of Stranglers" | |
| 1992 | Julie | Boy #1 | Episode: "A Delicate Balance" |
| 1993, 1995 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Richard | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | The Tony Danza Show | Brandon | Episode: "With Your Guest Host Tony DiMeo" Uncredited |
| 1998 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show | Damon | Episode: "Honey, I'm in the Mood for Love" |
| 1999 | Chicken Soup for the Soul | Steve | Episode: "Crying's Okay" |
| 2000 | Twice in a Lifetime | Sam Ryder/Jordan Curtis/Kirk Ivers | Episode: "Fathers and Sons" |
| Party of Five | Todd Marsh | Recurring role (season 6); 8 episodes | |
| 2005 | Medium | Greg Watt | Episode: "Jump Start" |
| Grey's Anatomy | Jeremiah Tate | Episode: "Deny, Deny, Deny" | |
| 2013–2014 | Gormiti Nature Unleashed | Kondo /Deron/ Nimbyth (voice role; English dub) | Main cast; 26 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Red Band Society | Nick Hutchison | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2016 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | Episode: "12 Chefs Compete" |
| 2023 | Underdeveloped | Joe | Main role; 6 episodes Also executive producer |
Music videos
edit| Year | Band/Song | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Mallory Knox– "Wake Up" | Lead male | Man with the acoustic guitar Uncredited |
| 2015 | MC Yankoo– "Drunk in Bangkok" | Guest star | |
| Plain White T's– "Pause" | Guest star | [19] | |
| 2023 | Bring Me the Horizon– "Lost" | Guest star | Doctor who gets stabbed in the eye |
| 2024 | Ice Nine Kills– "A Work of Art" | Felchman | [20] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 1995 | YoungStar Awards | Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy Film | A Kid in King Arthur's Court | Nominated |
| 1996 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Supporting Actor – Feature Film | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Young Hollywood Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | American Pie | Won |
| 2010 | Gotham Awards | Best Ensemble Performance | Please Give | Nominated |
| 2011 | Independent Spirit Awards | Robert Altman Award | Won | |
| 2016 | Telly Awards | Film/Video – Non-Broadcast Productions – Directing[21] | The Lost Tree | Won |
| Davey Awards | Film/Video – Entertainment | Won | ||
| 2017 | Riverside International Film Festival | Best Thriller | Won | |
| Independent Filmmakers Showcase | Best Picture[22] | Nominated | ||
| Audience Award – Best Feature | Nominated | |||
| North Hollywood Cinefest | Best Picture[23] | Nominated | ||
| Communicator Awards | Film/Video/Television[24] | Won | ||
| 2020 | WorldFest Houston | Best Actor | Adverse | Nominated |
| Videographer Awards | Entertainment[25] | Won | ||
| Accolade Competition | Award of Excellence Special Mention – Feature Film[26] | Won | ||
| Davey Awards | Film/Video – Entertainment | Won | ||
| W3 Awards | Entertainment[27] | Won | ||
| Cinefantasy International Fantastic Cinema Festival | Best Film | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Telly Awards | Non-Broadcast – Entertainment | Won | |
| Communicator Awards | Film/Video/Television[24] | Won |
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details |
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| Without Warning |
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| Heroes are Human |
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| Security |
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| We're Gonna Be Okay |
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Compilation albums
edit| Title | Details |
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| Frat Party |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| Tnb |
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| Security |
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References
edit- ^https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/nicholas-thomas-ian-1980[bare URL]
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- ^"Thomas Ian Nicholas".TVGuide.com.
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- ^Honeycutt, Kirk (June 25, 2009)."Life Is Hot in Cracktown -- Film Review".The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^"Film Independent Spirit Awards – Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 10P E/P on IFC".Ifc.com. February 26, 2011. Archived fromthe originalon May 22, 2011.RetrievedDecember 10,2011.
- ^"Thomas ian nicholas".Thomas Ian Nicholas Speaker Profile.All American Speakers.RetrievedFebruary 4,2018.
- ^Ramos, Dino (September 15, 2020)."Grindstone Entertainment Group Acquires Neo-Noir Thriller 'Adverse'".Deadline.
- ^McNary, Dave (September 9, 2020)."Mickey Rourke's 'Adverse' Bought by Grindstone".Variety.
- ^"Thomas Ian Nicholas - Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos".Myspace.
- ^"Thomas Nicholas Band — The official Thomas Ian Nicholas website".tinband.com.
- ^"Thomas Ian Nicholas".cinescape.media.June 25, 2017.
- ^Evans, Emily; Zarian, Lawrence (July 15, 2022)."'American Pie' actor Thomas Ian Nicholas talks about the possibility of a 5th film and new music ".KTLA.RetrievedSeptember 27,2022.
- ^Nicholas, Thomas Ian [@TINBand] (July 9, 2022)."Today is the day. My song #1999 featuring #BowlingForSoup is out now! TINicholas.com/1999"(Tweet).RetrievedSeptember 27,2022– viaTwitter.
- ^"Who is Colette Marino? All about Thomas Ian Nicholas' wife as she files for divorce after 14 years of marriage".May 14, 2022.
- ^"Thomas Ian Nicholas welcomes son Nolan River".
- ^"Thomas Ian Nicholas Welcomes Daughter Zoë Dylan".
- ^Schonfield, Alexandra (May 13, 2022)."American Pie Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas' Wife Colette Marino Files for Divorce".People.com.RetrievedMay 13,2022.
- ^Weiner, Natalie (March 25, 2015)."Plain White T's Hit the Road in 'Breaking Bad' RV in 'Pause' Video".Billboard.Archivedfrom the original on December 24, 2023.RetrievedDecember 24,2023.
- ^Squires, John (September 16, 2024)."Official 'Terrifier 3' Music Video from Ice Nine Kills Slashing into Fantastic Fest & AMC Theatres!".Bloody Disgusting.Archivedfrom the original on September 17, 2024.RetrievedSeptember 17,2024.
- ^"Winners".Telly Awards.RetrievedJuly 11,2024.
- ^"Awards - IFS 2017".IFS.RetrievedJuly 11,2024.
- ^[Best Picture "North Hollywood CineFest announces 2017 Awards Winners" ].Screen Anarchy.RetrievedJuly 11,2024.
{{cite web}}:Check|url=value (help) - ^ab"Winners - Communicator Awards".Communicator Awards.RetrievedJuly 11,2024.
- ^"Winners - Viddy Awards".Videographer Awards.RetrievedJuly 11,2024.
- ^"Winners August 2020".Accolade Competition.RetrievedJuly 11,2024.
- ^"Winners List".w3 Awards.RetrievedJuly 11,2024.
- ^"Without Warning - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band".Apple Music.RetrievedJuly 17,2024.
- ^"Heroes Are Human - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band".Apple Music.RetrievedJuly 17,2024.
- ^"Security - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band".Apple Music.RetrievedJuly 17,2024.
- ^"We're Gonna Be Okay - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band".Apple Music.RetrievedJuly 17,2024.
- ^"Frat Party - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band".Apple Music.RetrievedJuly 17,2024.
- ^"Tnb - EP - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band".Apple Music.RetrievedJuly 17,2024.
- ^"Security - EP - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band".Apple Music.RetrievedJuly 17,2024.
External links
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Media related toThomas Ian Nicholasat Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Thomas Ian NicholasatIMDb
