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Ray Nicholson

b. 1992

American actor (born 1992)

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About Ray Nicholson

Born 1992. Ray Nicholson is an American film actor, actor, television actor and director.

Raymond Nicholson (born February 20, 1992) is an American actor. The son of actor Jack Nicholson and actress Rebecca Broussard, he gained wide recognition for starring in the horror film Smile 2.

Early life Nicholson is the son of Jack Nicholson and Rebecca Broussard. He attended the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.

Career His first role was in the 2006 film The Benchwarmers. He then had minor roles in the multi-genre film Promising Young Woman (2020) and the romantic drama Licorice Pizza (2021). He then had starring roles in the Amazon Prime Video teen drama series Panic (2021) and Neil LaBute's thriller film Out of the Blue (2022). Nicholson had his breakthrough after being cast by Parker Finn in Smile 2 as an homage to Jack Torrance, the character his father Jack played in The Shining (1980). The film was released in 2024 to critical and commercial success.

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Important facts

Born
20 February 1992, Los Angeles
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film actor, actor, television actor, director
Nationality
United States

People in Ray Nicholson's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Jack Nicholson
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b. 1987
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ray Nicholson?

American actor (born 1992)

When was Ray Nicholson born?

Ray Nicholson was born on 20 February 1992 in Los Angeles.

What is Ray Nicholson's occupation?

Ray Nicholson is a film actor, actor, television actor and director.

What nationality is Ray Nicholson?

Ray Nicholson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ray Nicholson

· Wikidata: Q113644511

· DBpedia: Ray Nicholson

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