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Nicolas Wright Biography

Birth Name:Nicolas Wright

Birth Place:Canada

Profession Actor, Writer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Recipient of a Best Actor nomination at the 2007 ACTRA Awards for his role in "The Business․"
  • Nominated for Best Actor at the 2003 Montreal Critic's Circle for his role in "The Portait of Dorian Gray․"
  • Winner of a Special Mention at the 2004 Montreal Comedy Festival Just for Laughs as most promising newcomer for "Toutouffe․"
  • Nominated for a Gemini in 2007 as part of Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series for "The Business․"
  • Won Best First Canadian Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival for his role in "The Wild Hunt․"
  • Is a member of the Canadian comedy troupe Uncalled For
  • Known for his roles as Rufus Marquez in "The Festival" and "The Business," Davis in "Accidentally On Purpose" and Donnie the Guide in "White House Down․"
  • One of the founding members of the multi-award-winning theater company Gravy Bath Productions

Awards

  • 2007Gemini-Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2015ACTRA Montreal Award-Outstanding Male Performance: nominated
  • 2017Razzie Award-Worst Screenplay: nominated