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."
On July 9, 2022, Nicholas released "1999", a single that parodied the SR-71 (band) 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 Year Title RoleNotes1992 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 Meyers2002 Romantic Comedy 101 Igor Sullivan Television film Halloween: Resurrection Bill Woodlake The Rules of Attraction Mitchell2003 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 Bradley2006 National Lampoon Presents Cattle Call Richie Rey Cut Off Pauly2008 Sherman's Way Tom Fading of the Cries Michael Also producer The Hitman Mr. Jones2009 Life Is Hot in Cracktown Chad Wesley The Bridge to Nowhere Eddie Stanton2010 Let the Game Begin Tripp Please Give Eugene2011 The Chicago 8 Abbie Hoffman InSight Stephen Geiger2012 American Reunion Kevin Meyers Thomas Nicholas Band song "My Generation" is featured on soundtrack Delivering the Goods Steve 2014 10 Cent Pistol H-Wood2015 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 dub2017 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 NicholasAlso producer 2021 Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage Himself DocumentaryArchive footage; uncredited 2023 Nosferatu Blind Man
Television Year Title RoleNotes 1988 Who's the Boss? Little Tony Episode: "Yankee-Doodle Micelli" Credited as Thomas Nicholas1989 Baywatch Ricky Blount Episode: "Heat Wave" Married... with Children Bobby 2 episodes 1990 Santa Barbara Young Steven Slade1991 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 episodes2005 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 episodesAlso executive producer
Music videos Year Band/Song Role Notes 2012 Mallory Knox – "Wake Up" Lead male Man with the acoustic guitarUncredited2015 MC Yankoo – "Drunk in Bangkok" Guest star Plain White T's – "Pause" Guest star 2023 Bring Me the Horizon – "Lost" Guest star Doctor who gets stabbed in the eye 2024 Ice Nine Kills – "A Work of Art" Felchman
Awards and nominations +YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult1995YoungStar AwardsBest Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy FilmA Kid in King Arthur's Court1996Young Artist AwardsBest Young Supporting Actor – Feature Film2000Young Hollywood AwardsBest Ensemble CastAmerican Pie2010Gotham AwardsBest Ensemble PerformancePlease Give2011Independent Spirit AwardsRobert Altman Award2016Telly AwardsFilm/Video – Non-Broadcast Productions – DirectingThe Lost TreeDavey AwardsFilm/Video – Entertainment2017Riverside International Film FestivalBest ThrillerIndependent Filmmakers ShowcaseBest PictureAudience Award – Best FeatureNorth Hollywood CinefestBest PictureCommunicator AwardsFilm/Video/Television2020WorldFest HoustonBest ActorAdverseVideographer AwardsEntertainmentAccolade CompetitionAward of Excellence Special Mention – Feature FilmDavey AwardsFilm/Video – EntertainmentW3 AwardsEntertainmentCinefantasy International Fantastic Cinema FestivalBest Film2021Telly AwardsNon-Broadcast – EntertainmentCommunicator AwardsFilm/Video/Television
Discography Studio albums +TitleDetails Without Warning Released: January 15, 2008 Label: Self-released Format: LP, CD, digital download Heroes are Human Released: June 1, 2010 Label: Self-released Format: LP, CD, digital download Security Released: April 20, 2015 Label: Self-released Format: LP, CD, digital download We're Gonna Be Okay Released: May 17, 2024 Label: Self-released Format: LP, CD, digital download
Compilation albums +TitleDetails Frat Party Released: February 3, 2017 Label: Self-released Format: LP, CD, digital download
Extended plays +TitleDetails Tnb Released: March 20, 2012 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Security Released: April 8, 2014 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming
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