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Nick Cannon, actor
Actor

Nick Cannon: Movies & Box Office

films
28
on screen
2002–2024
box office
$272M
average score
69
Born
October 8, 1980 (age 45)
Birthplace
San Diego, California, U.S.
Full name
Nicholas Scott Cannon
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
comedian, television presenter, actor, rapper
Years active
1998-present
Spouses
Mariah Carey
Children
12
Career at a glance

Nick Cannon's Career in Numbers

Nick Cannon's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nick Cannon works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Drumline (2002) to All Up in the Biz (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Nick Cannon Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 8
  2. 2010s 5
  3. 2020s 4

The 2000s were Nick Cannon's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Nick Cannon Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Comedy 3
  • Music 2
  • Action 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Animation 1

Drama is the genre Nick Cannon has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (3).

Nick Cannon Career Milestones

First film
Drumline 2002
Biggest box office hit
Shall We Dance? $170M worldwide
Best-rated film
All Up in the Biz Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film
All Up in the Biz 2023
28 credits

Nick Cannon Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Nick Cannon is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Nick Cannon?

Nick Cannon was born in San Diego, California, U.S. in 1980 and is 45 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Nick Cannon, born Nicholas Scott Cannon on October 8, 1980 in San Diego, California, is a multi‑talented American entertainer known for his work as a comedian, television presenter, actor, and rapper. He first entered the public eye as a teenager on Nickelodeon's sketch series All That, where his energetic performances led to his own program, The Nick Cannon Show, launching a prolific TV career. Cannon later created and hosted the improvisational comedy series Wild ’n Out, a cultural staple that showcased emerging comic talent and earned record‑breaking ratings for MTV2. In addition to his television success, he served as the charismatic host of America’s Got Talent from 2009 to 2016 and later helmed The Masked Singer, demonstrating his versatility across genres. His film résumé includes starring roles in Drumline, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, Roll Bounce, and Goal II: Living the Dream, solidifying his status as a mainstream actor. As a recording artist, Cannon broke into the music charts with the 2003 single “Gigolo” featuring R. Kelly, and released the self‑titled album Nick Cannon under Jive Records, followed by the experimental project White People Party Music in 2014. Beyond entertainment, he pursued higher education, graduating from Howard University in 2020 with a B.S. in Criminology/Administration of Justice and a minor in Africana Studies. Cannon’s personal life has been highly public, marked by his marriage to Mariah Carey (2008‑2016) and fathering twelve children with multiple partners, reflecting both his expansive family commitments and his advocacy for parental involvement. Despite controversies, including a 2020 incident involving anti‑Semitic remarks that led to a temporary suspension, Cannon publicly apologized, engaged in community education, and continued to produce content, exemplifying resilience in a dynamic career that spans over two decades.

Works with

Who Nick Cannon Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Nick Cannon shares the most films with. D.C. Young Fly comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Kevin Hart (3).

FAQ

Nick Cannon: Questions & Answers

How many movies Nick Cannon has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Nick Cannon been in?

Nick Cannon is credited on 28 films, from 2002 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Nick Cannon's highest-grossing movie?

Shall We Dance? (2004) is Nick Cannon's biggest box office hit, with $170M worldwide, ahead of Drumline (2002) ($57.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Nick Cannon's movies have made $272M.

Nick Cannon's biggest hits

What is the best Nick Cannon movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nick Cannon's best-rated film is Fuhgeddabout Christmas (2022) with a score of 92, followed by All Up in the Biz (2023) (83).

Best Nick Cannon movies, ranked

How old is Nick Cannon?

Nick Cannon is 45 years old, born on October 8, 1980 in San Diego, California, U.S..

What is Nick Cannon's newest movie?

The most recent film on Nick Cannon's filmography is Kevin Hart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2024), in the role of Self.

Who does Nick Cannon work with most often?

Nick Cannon shares the most films with D.C. Young Fly (4 films), Kevin Hart (3 films) and Dave Chappelle (3 films).

The Best Nick Cannon Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.

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