Thomas Ian Nicholas

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Thomas Ian Nicholas
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Nicholas at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2021
Born (1980-07-10) July 10, 1980 (age 44)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
  • producer
Years active1988–present
Spouse
(m. 2007;sep. 2022)
Children2

Thomas Ian Nicholas (born July 10, 1980) [1] 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.

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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 [2] (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. [3] [4]

Acting career

Nicholas is known for his roles in Rookie of the Year (1993) and American Pie (1999). He appeared in the four theatrical films of the American Pie franchise, as Kevin Myers. 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 . [5] 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. [6] 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. [7] 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 was also a series regular on Steven Spielberg's TV drama series Red Band Society .[ citation needed ]

Nicholas is the lead actor in the Lionsgate film Adverse , opposite Mickey Rourke, Sean Astin, Lou Diamond Phillips and Penelope Ann Miller. [8] [9] The film was released in February 2021.

Music career

Nicholas 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 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. [11] His fifth release is the EP Security released on April 8, 2014.[ citation needed ]

In March 2015, Nicholas appeared on Blues Traveler's album Blow Up the Moon , co-writing the song "All the Way." [12]

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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". [13] [14]

Personal life

Nicholas married Colette Marino, known as DJ 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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992 Radio Flyer Ferdie
The Fear Inside Sean ColeTelevision film
When No One Would ListenBoy #1Television film
1993 Rookie of the Year Henry Rowengartner
1995 A Kid in King Arthur's Court Calvin Fuller
1996Judge and JuryAlex Silvano
1997 A Kid in Aladdin's Palace Calvin Fuller
1999 American Pie Kevin Meyers
2000 Cutaway RipTelevision film
2001 American Pie 2 Kevin Meyers
2002 Romantic Comedy 101 Igor SullivanTelevision film
Halloween: Resurrection Bill Woodlake
The Rules of Attraction Mitchell
2003 American Wedding Kevin Meyers
Stealing Sinatra Frank Sinatra Jr.
2004LA DJ: The MovieThomAlso director, writer, and producer
2005Guy in Row FiveBradley
2006 National Lampoon Presents Cattle Call Richie Rey
Cut OffPauly
2008 Sherman's Way Tom
Fading of the Cries MichaelAlso producer
The HitmanMr. 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 MeyersThomas Nicholas Band song "My Generation" is featured on soundtrack
Delivering the GoodsSteve
2014 10 Cent Pistol H-Wood
2015 Walt Before Mickey Walt Disney
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero Saad (voice)
2016The Lost TreeNoah EricsonAlso producer
Sheep and Wolves Toshchiy (voice)English dub
2017Bros.Himself
Trailer Park SharkRobTelevision film
2018 Living Among Us MikeAlso producer
2019 Zeroville Martin Scorsese Credited as Thomas Nicholas
2020 Adverse EthanCredited as Thomas Nicholas
Also producer
2021 Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage HimselfDocumentary
Archive footage; uncredited
2023Nosferatu: A Symphony of HorrorBlind Man

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1988 Who's the Boss? Little TonyEpisode: "Yankee-Doodle Micelli"
Credited as Thomas Nicholas
1989 Baywatch Ricky BlountEpisode: "Heat Wave"
Married... with Children Bobby2 episodes
1990 Santa Barbara Young Steven Slade
1991 Harry and the Hendersons ScootchEpisode: "The Bodyguard"
Sisters JasonEpisode: "The Kindness of Stranglers"
1992 Julie Boy #1Episode: "A Delicate Balance"
1993, 1995 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Richard2 episodes
1997 The Tony Danza Show BrandonEpisode: "With Your Guest Host Tony DiMeo"
Uncredited
1998 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show DamonEpisode: "Honey, I'm in the Mood for Love"
1999Chicken Soup for the SoulSteveEpisode: "Crying's Okay"
2000 Twice in a Lifetime Sam Ryder/Jordan Curtis/Kirk IversEpisode: "Fathers and Sons"
Party of Five Todd MarshRecurring role (season 6); 8 episodes
2005 Medium Greg WattEpisode: "Jump Start"
Grey's Anatomy Jeremiah TateEpisode: "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 HutchisonRecurring role; 6 episodes
2016 Hell's Kitchen HimselfEpisode: "12 Chefs Compete"
2023 Underdeveloped JoeMain role; 6 episodes
Also executive producer

Music videos

YearBand/SongRoleNotes
2012 Mallory Knox – "Wake Up"Lead maleMan 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 starDoctor who gets stabbed in the eye
2024 Ice Nine Kills – "A Work of Art"Felchman [20]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
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 FilmNominated
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
2016Telly AwardsFilm/Video – Non-Broadcast Productions – Directing [21] The Lost TreeWon
Davey AwardsFilm/Video – EntertainmentWon
2017 Riverside International Film Festival Best ThrillerWon
Independent Filmmakers ShowcaseBest Picture [22] Nominated
Audience Award – Best FeatureNominated
North Hollywood CinefestBest Picture [23] Nominated
Communicator AwardsFilm/Video/Television [24] Won
2020 WorldFest Houston Best Actor Adverse Nominated
Videographer AwardsEntertainment [25] Won
Accolade CompetitionAward of Excellence Special Mention – Feature Film [26] Won
Davey AwardsFilm/Video – EntertainmentWon
W3 AwardsEntertainment [27] Won
Cinefantasy International Fantastic Cinema FestivalBest FilmNominated
2021Telly AwardsNon-Broadcast – EntertainmentWon
Communicator AwardsFilm/Video/Television [24] Won

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Without Warning
  • Released: January 15, 2008 [28]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
Heroes are Human
  • Released: June 1, 2010 [29]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
Security
  • Released: April 20, 2015 [30]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
We're Gonna Be Okay
  • Released: May 17, 2024 [31]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download

Compilation albums

TitleDetails
Frat Party
  • Released: February 3, 2017 [32]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Tnb
  • Released: March 20, 2012 [33]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Security
  • Released: April 8, 2014 [34]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

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