Although he initially pursued acting, Carter shot to fame as the youngest member of the Backstreet Boys during the boy-band boom of the 1990s. With his pretty-boy looks and strong lead vocals, he became an instant teen idol and was frequently cited on magazine hot lists. The breakout star of the group, he decided to go solo in 2002 with the album
Now or Never, and he returned to acting with sitcom guest spots and a horror flick called
The Hollow in 2004. After participating in a Backstreet Boys reunion in 2005, Carter became a reality-TV star the following year in the series
House of Carters, which also focused on his younger brother Aaron and their three sisters. In addition to singing, he also plays the guitar and drums, and counts Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen among his music idols.
Nick Carter Fast Facts:
- Appeared as an uncredited extra in 1990's Edward Scissorhands.
- Was only 12 when he became the youngest member of the Backstreet Boys.
- In addition to singing, he also plays drums and guitar.
- Nick Carter Relationships:
- Jane Carter - Mother
- Paris Hilton - Ex-significant Other
- Kanden Carter - Half Brother
- Leslie Carter - Sister
- Robert Gene Carter - Father
- Aaron Carter - Brother
- BJ Carter - Sister
- Angel Carter - Sister
- Ginger Carter - Half Sister
- Ginger Elrod - Stepmother