Thomas Ian Nicholas

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

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 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