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Thomas Ian Nicholas, actor
Actor

Thomas Ian Nicholas: Movies & Box Office

films
23
on screen
1992–2023
box office
$352M
average score
53
Born
July 10, 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, musician, producer
Years active
1988-present
Spouses
Colette Marino
Children
2
Known for

The Best Thomas Ian Nicholas Movies

The highest-rated films Thomas Ian Nicholas is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Adverse (2021) scores highest, at 66. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Thomas Ian Nicholas's Career in Numbers

Thomas Ian Nicholas's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Thomas Ian Nicholas works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Fear Inside (1992) to Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Thomas Ian Nicholas Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 6
  2. 2000s 6
  3. 2010s 9
  4. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Thomas Ian Nicholas's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Thomas Ian Nicholas Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Action 4
  • Horror 2
  • Crime 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Adventure 2
  • Thriller 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Romance 1

Drama is the genre Thomas Ian Nicholas has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of action (4).

Thomas Ian Nicholas Career Milestones

First film
The Fear Inside 1992
Biggest box office hit
American Pie $235M worldwide
Best-rated film
Adverse Movie Echo Score 66
23 credits

Thomas Ian Nicholas Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Thomas Ian Nicholas is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 53. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Thomas Ian Nicholas?

Thomas Ian Nicholas was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. in 1980 and is 46 years old. Credited on films since 1992, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Thomas Ian Nicholas, born on July 10, 1980, is an acclaimed American actor, filmmaker, and musician, best known for his roles in popular films and TV shows. Nicholas has garnered attention for his performances, earning an Independent Spirit Award and a Young Artist Award nomination. In film, he is celebrated for his lead roles as Kevin Meyers in the American Pie theatrical film series from 1999 to 2012, and as Henry Rowengartner in the sports comedy film Rookie of the Year (1993). He has portrayed historic figures like Frank Sinatra Jr. in Stealing Sinatra (2003) and Walt Disney in Walt Before Mickey (2015). He has also had lead roles in the films A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995) and Adverse (2020), and supported 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).

Beyond his work in film, Nicholas has made his mark in television, with recurring roles in Fox shows like Party of Five (2000) and Red Band Society (2014-2015). He was part of the main cast of the Tubi mockumentary sitcom Underdeveloped (2023), and a lead voice dubbing role on the American version of the Cartoon Network animated series Gormiti Nature Unleashed (2013-2014). Nicholas also has a flourishing music career. He self-released several albums and EPs, and his work even found a place in the American Reunion soundtrack album. His songwriting skills were further highlighted when he co-wrote a song for Blues Traveler's album Blow Up the Moon in 2015.

Works with

Who Thomas Ian Nicholas Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Thomas Ian Nicholas shares the most films with. Adam Baldwin comes first, with 2 films together, followed by James Russo (2).

FAQ

Thomas Ian Nicholas: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Thomas Ian Nicholas been in?

Thomas Ian Nicholas is credited on 23 films, from 1992 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Thomas Ian Nicholas's highest-grossing movie?

American Pie (1999) is Thomas Ian Nicholas's biggest box office hit, with $235M worldwide, ahead of Rookie of the Year (1993) ($56.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Thomas Ian Nicholas's movies have made $352M.

Thomas Ian Nicholas's biggest hits

What is the best Thomas Ian Nicholas movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Thomas Ian Nicholas's best-rated film is Adverse (2021) with a score of 66, followed by Living Among Us (2018) (59).

Best Thomas Ian Nicholas movies, ranked

How old is Thomas Ian Nicholas?

Thomas Ian Nicholas is 46 years old, born on July 10, 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S..

What is Thomas Ian Nicholas's newest movie?

The most recent film on Thomas Ian Nicholas's filmography is Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (2023), in the role of Blind Man.

Who does Thomas Ian Nicholas work with most often?

Thomas Ian Nicholas shares the most films with Adam Baldwin (2 films), James Russo (2 films) and John Heard (2 films).

The Best Thomas Ian Nicholas Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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