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| Thomas Ian Nicholas | |
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| Born | July 10, 1980 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Years active | 1987 - |
Thomas Ian Nicholas (born July 10, 1980) is an American film actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and writer. Nicholas is best known for playing Henry Rowengartner in Rookie of the Year, Rip in Cutaway, Calvin Fuller in A Kid in King Aurthur's Court, and Kevin Myers in American Pie, American Pie 2, and American Wedding.
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Biography
Nicholas was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, the son of Marla Nicholas, an acting school administrator and professional dancer.12 Nicholas has six siblings, including his older brother, Tim Scarne, who is a D.J.
Nicholas is known for his roles in Rookie of the Year (1993), A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995), American Pie (1999) and Cutaway (2000). He appeared in the three theatrical films of the American Pie franchise as the character Kevin Myers and played Frank Sinatra, Jr. in the Showtime movie Stealing Sinatra and reprized the role in Halloween: Resurrection. He also appeared on an episode of ABC'S Grey's Anatomy as Jeremiah. "I started acting when I was 6 years old. I have always enjoyed making people laugh or smile or think" he says. Nicholas released his debut album, Without Warning January 15, 2008.3
"I started playing guitar when I was 14. I couldn't stop playing... I am very blessed and thankful for all that has happened." he says.
Nicholas can be seen playing a rookie cop in the upcoming drama Life Is Hot in Cracktown.4
Filmography
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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 | Nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Supporting Actor - Feature Film |
| 1996 | Judge and Jury | Alex Silvano | |
| 1998 | A Kid in Aladdin's Palace | Calvin Fuller | |
| 1999 | American Pie | Kevin Myers | |
| 2000 | Cutaway | Rip | |
| 2000 | American Pie 2 | Kevin Myers | |
| 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 and writer |
| 2005 | Guy in Row Five | Bradley | |
| 2006 | Cut Off | Pauly | |
| National Lampoon Presents Cattle Call | Richie Rey | ||
| 2008 | Sherman's Way | Tom | |
| The Hitman | Mr. Jones | ||
| 2009 | Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Chad Wesley | |
| The Bridge to Nowhere | Eddie Stanton | ||
| 2010 | Please Give | Euguene | |
| Fading of the Cries | Michael | Also producer | |
| The Chicago 8 | Abbie Hoffman | ||
| Let the Game Begin | Tripp | ||
| 2011 | The Stone Pony | Nick Issac | |
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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 | Episodes: "It's a Bundyful Life: Part 1" and "It's a Bundyful Life: Part 2" | |
| 1991 | Harry and the Hendersons | Scootch | Episode: "The Bodyguard" |
| Sisters | Jason | Episode: "The Kindness of Stranglers" | |
| 1993-1995 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Richard | Episodes: "Best Friends" and "The End of the World" |
| 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 | Appeared in nine 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" | |