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Nick Robinson Biography

Birth Name:Nicholas John Robinson

Birth Place:Seattle, Washington, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Made his stage debut at the age of 11 in a production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol․"
  • Was signed by The Savage Agency in Los Angeles in 2008 following a recommendation from talent scout Matt Cassella
  • Placed in the Broadway Bound theater group at the age of 9
  • Quote: "[on acting] "I never felt a passion for something before so it was very cool to experience that for the first time․""
  • Received his first lead role in a film in Jordan Vogt-Roberts' film "The Kings of Summer․"
  • Recognized for his role as Ryder Scanlon on the show "Melissa & Joey․"
  • Appeared in a series of commercials for Cox Communications
  • Landed his role of Ryder Scanlon in "Melissa & Joey" following only his second audition for the part

Awards

  • 2013PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male: nominated
  • 2016Young Entertainer Award-Best Leading Young Actor - Feature Film: nominated
  • 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
  • 2018HCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018IFJA Award-Breakout of the Year: nominated
  • 2018Halfway Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Kiss: winner
  • 2018People's Choice Award-Favorite Male Movie Star: nominated
  • 2018People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy Star: nominated
  • 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Breakout Star: winner
  • 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Ship: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Male: nominated
  • 2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2022Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Supporting Actor: nominated