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Nick Robinson

Early Life and Background

Nick Robinson, whose full name is Nicholas John Robinson, is an American actor known for his breakout roles in film and television. He was born in Seattle, Washington, and is the eldest of five children. He also has older half-siblings from his father's previous marriage.

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Start of Acting Career

Robinson began acting at the age of 11 when he was cast in a stage production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. In 2008, a family friend in the theater industry recommended that Robinson's parents introduce him to Matt Casella, a well-known Hollywood talent scout. After their meeting, Casella directed them to several agencies. Robinson eventually signed with the Savage Agency in Los Angeles. However, due to the Writers Guild of America strike at the time, he and his family returned to Seattle, where he continued working in local theater.

Breakthrough in Television: 'Melissa & Joey'

In 2009, after his second television audition, Robinson landed the role of Ryder Scanlon on the ABC Family sitcom Melissa & Joey. He played the nephew of Melissa Joan Hart's character, a role that showcased his talent to a nationwide audience and marked his official entry into television acting.

Film Beginnings and Disney's 'Frenemies'

During a hiatus from Melissa & Joey in 2011, Robinson began filming for the Disney Channel original movie Frenemies, which premiered in 2012. He played Jake Logan alongside fellow Disney stars Zendaya and Bella Thorne, who were then starring in Shake It Up.

Feature Film Roles: 'The Kings of Summer' and 'Boardwalk Empire'

Robinson received critical acclaim for his role as Joe Toy in the 2013 independent coming-of-age film The Kings of Summer. Around the same time, he also appeared in an episode of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, portraying Rowland Smith, a young thief who steals a liquor shipment from the show’s central character, Nucky Thompson. He also featured in a television commercial series for Cox Communications titled Buffer Time is Bonding Time, which began airing in 2012.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 22 Mar, 1995
Age: 25 yrs
Occupations: Stage actor
Film actor
Television actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Seattle
Education: Campbell Hall School
New York University
Gender: Male
Description: American actor
Twitter Id: Notnickrob
Net Worth 2021: 3 million
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Last Modified: Nov 19 2024
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