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

Thomas Ian Nicholas (born July 10, 1980)[1] is an American actor, filmmaker and musician. Films featuring Nicholas in a lead role have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office as of 2024.[2]

In film, Nicholas is best known for his lead role as Kevin Meyers in the American Pie theatrical film series (1999–2012), and as 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).

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

Early life[edit]

Nicholas was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. His mother, Marla, was a professional dancer and an acting school administrator.[3][4]

Acting career[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.[5] 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.[6] 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.[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[edit]

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.

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

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[edit]

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[edit]

Film[edit]

Film
Year Film Role Notes
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
2021 Adverse Ethan Credited as Thomas Nicholas
Also producer

Television[edit]

Television
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"
2021 Music Box Himself Episode: "Woodstock 99: Peace Love and Rage"
Archive footage; uncredited
2023 Underdeveloped Joe Main role; 6 episodes
Also executive producer

Music videos[edit]

Music videos
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"[19] 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
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[20] The Lost Tree Won
Davey Awards Film/Video – Entertainment Won
2017 Riverside International Film Festival Best Thriller Won
Independent Filmmakers Showcase Best Picture[21] Nominated
Audience Award – Best Feature Nominated
North Hollywood Cinefest Best Picture[22] Nominated
Communicator Awards Film/Video/Television[23] Won
2020 WorldFest Houston Best Actor Adverse Nominated
Videographer Awards Entertainment[24] Won
Accolade Competition Award of Excellence Special Mention – Feature Film[25] Won
Davey Awards Film/Video – Entertainment Won
W3 Awards Entertainment[26] Won
Cinefantasy International Fantastic Cinema Festival Best Film Nominated
2021 Telly Awards Non-Broadcast – Entertainment Won
Communicator Awards Film/Video/Television[23] Won

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Title Details
Without Warning
  • Released: January 15, 2008[27]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
Heroes are Human
  • Released: June 1, 2010[28]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
Security
  • Released: April 20, 2015[29]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
We're Gonna Be Okay
  • Released: May 17, 2024[30]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download

Compilation albums[edit]

Title Details
Frat Party
  • Released: February 3, 2017[31]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download

Extended plays[edit]

Title Details
Tnb
  • Released: March 20, 2012[32]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Security
  • Released: April 8, 2014[33]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas - Box Office". The Numbers. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas". TVGuide.com.
  4. ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas Biography (1980-)". www.filmreference.com.
  5. ^ Honeycutt, Kirk (June 25, 2009). "Life Is Hot in Cracktown -- Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Thomas ian nicholas". Thomas Ian Nicholas Speaker Profile. All American Speakers. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  8. ^ Ramos, Dino (September 15, 2020). "Grindstone Entertainment Group Acquires Neo-Noir Thriller 'Adverse'". Deadline.
  9. ^ McNary, Dave (September 9, 2020). "Mickey Rourke's 'Adverse' Bought by Grindstone". Variety.
  10. ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas - Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.
  11. ^ "THOMAS NICHOLAS BAND — The official Thomas Ian Nicholas website". www.tinband.com.
  12. ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas". cinescape.media. June 25, 2017.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "Who is Colette Marino? All about Thomas Ian Nicholas' wife as she files for divorce after 14 years of marriage". May 14, 2022.
  16. ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas welcomes son Nolan River".
  17. ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas Welcomes Daughter Zoë Dylan".
  18. ^ Schonfield, Alexandra (May 13, 2022). "American Pie Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas' Wife Colette Marino Files for Divorce". People.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ "Winners". Telly Awards. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  21. ^ "Awards - IFS 2017". IFS. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  22. ^ [Best Picture "North Hollywood CineFest announces 2017 Awards Winners"]. Screen Anarchy. Retrieved July 11, 2024. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  23. ^ a b "Winners - Communicator Awards". Communicator Awards. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  24. ^ "Winners - Viddy Awards". Videographer Awards. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  25. ^ "Winners August 2020". Accolade Competition. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  26. ^ "Winners List". w3 Awards. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  27. ^ "‎Without Warning - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band". Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  28. ^ "‎Heroes Are Human - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band". Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  29. ^ "‎Security - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band". Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  30. ^ "‎We're Gonna Be Okay - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band". Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  31. ^ "‎Frat Party - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band". Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  32. ^ "‎Tnb - EP - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band". Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  33. ^ "‎Security - EP - Album by Thomas Nicholas Band". Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.

External links[edit]

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