Thomas Ian Nicholas
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Thomas Ian Nicholas (born July 10, 1980)[1] is an American actor, film producer and singer. He is best known for playing Henry Rowengartner in Rookie of the Year, Walt Disney in Walt Before Mickey and Kevin Myers in the American Pie film series. He starred in the 2021 film Adverse with Mickey Rourke.
Early life[edit]
Nicholas was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. His mother, Marla, was a professional dancer and an acting school administrator.[2][3]
Career[edit]
Acting[edit]
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 the character Kevin Myers, played Mitchel in the Roger Avary-directed The Rules of Attraction, played Frank Sinatra, Jr. in the Showtime movie Stealing Sinatra, and co-starred in Halloween: Resurrection. In 2009, he played the role of a rookie cop in the drama Life Is Hot in Cracktown.[4] with Lara Flynn Boyle.
Nicholas played Eugene in the supporting cast of Nicole Holofcener's film Please Give, which won the 2010 Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award, given to the ensemble cast.[5] He had the role of Abbie Hoffman in the film The Chicago 8. He also appeared on an episode of ABC's Grey's Anatomy as Jeremiah.[6] 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.[7][8] The film was released in February 2021.
Music[edit]
Nicholas self-released his debut album, Without Warning, on January 15, 2008,[9] 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.[10] 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."[11]
On July 9, 2022, Nicholas released "1999", a single that parodied the Bowling for Soup song "1985".[12][13]
Personal life[edit]
Nicholas married Colette Marino, known as DJ Colette, in 2007.[14] The couple had their first child, a son, in 2011.[15] Their second child, a daughter, was born in April 2016.[16] In May 2022, Colette filed for divorce from Nicholas.[17]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
Film | |||
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
1992 | Radio Flyer | Ferdie | |
1993 | Rookie of the Year | Henry Rowengartner | |
1995 | A Kid in King Arthur's Court | Calvin Fuller | |
1997 | A Kid in Aladdin's Palace | ||
1999 | American Pie | Kevin Myers | |
2001 | American Pie 2 | ||
2002 | Halloween: Resurrection | Bill Woodlake | |
The Rules of Attraction | Mitchell | ||
2003 | American Wedding | Kevin Myers | |
Stealing Sinatra | Frank Sinatra, Jr. | ||
2004 | L.A. D.J. | Thom | Also director, writer, and producer |
2006 | National Lampoon Presents Cattle Call | Richie Rey | |
2008 | Sherman's Way | Tom | |
2009 | Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Chad Wesley | |
2010 | Please Give | Eugene | |
Fading of the Cries | Michael | Also producer | |
The Chicago 8 | Abbie Hoffman | ||
2011 | Delivering the Goods | Steve | |
2012 | American Reunion | Kevin Myers | Thomas Nicholas Band song "My Generation" is on the soundtrack. |
2014 | 10 Cent Pistol | H-Wood | |
2015 | Walt Before Mickey | Walt Disney | |
2016 | Bilal | Saad | |
The Lost Tree | Noah Ericson | Also producer | |
Sheep and Wolves | Toshchiy | Voice role; English dub | |
2018 | Living Among Us | Mike | Also producer |
2019 | Zeroville | Martin Scorsese | Credited as Thomas Nicholas |
2021 | Adverse | Ethan | Credited as Thomas Nicholas Also producer |
Television[edit]
Television | |||
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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 No. 1 | Episode: "A Delicate Balance" |
The Fear Inside | Sean Cole | TV movie | |
When No One Would Listen | Boy No. 1 | TV movie | |
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 | Party of Five | Todd Marsh | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
Twice in a Lifetime | Sam Ryder/Jordan Curtis/Kirk Ivers | Episode: "Fathers and Sons" | |
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 | Red Band Society | Nick Hutchison | Recurring |
2016 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | Episode: "12 Chefs Compete" |
2023 | UnderDeveloped | Joe | Main role, 6 episodes |
Music videos[edit]
Music videos | |||
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Year | Band/Song | Role | Notes |
2012 | Mallory Knox – "Wake Up" | Lead male | He is the man with the acoustic guitar. Uncredited |
2015 | MC Yankoo – "Drunk in Bangkok" | Guest star | |
Plain White T's – "Pause"[18] | Guest star | ||
2023 | Bring Me the Horizon – "Lost" | Guest star | Doctor who gets stabbed in the eye. |
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 | Film Independent Spirit Awards | Robert Altman Award | Won | |
2016 | Telly Awards | Film/Video – Non-Broadcast Productions – Directing[19] | The Lost Tree | Won |
Davey Awards | Film/Video – Entertainment | Won | ||
2017 | Riverside International Film Festival | Best Thriller | Won | |
Independent Filmmakers Showcase | Best Picture[20] | Nominated | ||
Audience Award – Best Feature | Nominated | |||
North Hollywood Cinefest | Best Picture[21] | Nominated | ||
Communicator Awards | Film/Video/Television[22] | Won | ||
2020 | WorldFest Houston | Best Actor | Adverse | Nominated |
Videographer Awards | Entertainment[23] | Won | ||
Accolade Competition | Award of Excellence Special Mention – Feature Film[24] | Won | ||
Davey Awards | Film/Video – Entertainment | Won | ||
W3 Awards | Entertainment[25] | Won | ||
Cinefantasy International Fantastic Cinema Festival | Best Film | Nominated | ||
2021 | Telly Awards | Non-Broadcast – Entertainment | Won | |
Communicator Awards | Film/Video/Television[22] | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/nicholas-thomas-ian-1980
- ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas". TVGuide.com.
- ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas Biography (1980-)". www.filmreference.com.
- ^ 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 from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
- ^ "Thomas ian nicholas". Thomas Ian Nicholas Speaker Profile. All American Speakers. Retrieved February 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". www.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. Retrieved September 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). Retrieved September 27, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "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. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Weiner, Natalie (March 25, 2015). "Plain White T's Hit the Road in 'Breaking Bad' RV in 'Pause' Video". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 24, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ "Winners". Telly Awards. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Awards - IFS 2017". IFS. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ [Best Picture "North Hollywood CineFest announces 2017 Awards Winners"]. Screen Anarchy. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
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value (help) - ^ a b "Winners - Communicator Awards". Communicator Awards. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Winners - Viddy Awards". Videographer Awards. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Winners August 2020". Accolade Competition. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Winners List". w3 Awards. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Media related to Thomas Ian Nicholas at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Thomas Ian Nicholas at IMDb