What Is Thomas Ian Nicholas’ Net Worth and Salary?
Thomas Ian Nicholas is a multi-talented American actor, musician, producer, writer, and director with a net worth of $3 million.
He began his acting career in the late ’80s and is best known for his roles in “Rookie of the Year” and the “American Pie” franchise.
With over 50 acting credits to his name, he has appeared in films such as “A Kid in King Arthur’s Court,” “Halloween: Resurrection,” and “The Lost Tree.”
Nicholas also directs, writes, and produces films such as “L.A. D.J.,” “The Lost Tree,” and “Adverse.”
As a musician, he has released several albums and EPs, with his single “My Generation” featured on the “American Reunion” soundtrack.
Thomas Ian Nicholas: Early Life and Career
Thomas Ian Nicholas, born on July 10, 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada, has a mother named Maria who was an administrator of an acting school and a professional dancer.
In 2004, Thomas and his brother, Tim, co-starred and wrote the film “L.A. D.J.”
Nicholas’ Acting Career
Nicholas made his TV debut in 1988 and went on to guest-star on several popular shows, including “Who’s the Boss?” and “Married… with Children.” He landed his first film role in 1992’s “Radio Flyer” and went on to star in several other films, including “Rookie of the Year,” “A Kid in King Arthur’s Court,” and “American Pie.”
Throughout his career, Nicholas appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including “Halloween: Resurrection,” “Medium,” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” and he produced and starred in films such as “Fading of the Cries” and “Adverse.” He also had a recurring role on the Fox series “Red Band Society” and lent his voice to the English dub of the Russian animated film “Sheep and Wolves.”
In addition to his acting work, Nicholas co-wrote a track for Blues Traveler’s album “Blow Up the Moon” and released a parody single in 2022 titled “1999.”
Marriage, Children, and Divorce
Thomas Ian Nicholas married Colette Marino, also known as DJ Colette, on January 3, 2007. The couple welcomed their first child, son Nolan, in October 2011, and their second child, daughter Zoë, in April 2016. However, the couple separated in September 2019, and Marino filed for divorce in May 2022 citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Nicholas and Marino worked together professionally when Nicholas directed Marino’s 2013 music video “Best of Days.”
Notable Awards and Nominations
Nicholas and his “American Pie” co-stars won a Young Hollywood Award for Best Ensemble Cast in 2000. He also received a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Young Supporting Actor – Feature Film for “A Kid in King Arthur’s Court” in 1996.
“Please Give” won the Robert Altman Award at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards, and the cast received a Gotham Award nomination for Best Ensemble Performance.
“The Lost Tree” and “Adverse” both won the Silver Award Of Distinction for Film / Video / Television at the Communicator Awards and the Silver Award for Film/Video-Entertainment at the Davey Awards. “The Lost Tree” also won a Riverside International Film Festival Jury Award for Best Thriller and received Independent Filmmakers Showcase IFS Film Festival nominations for Best Picture (IFS Award) and Best Feature (Audience Award) and a North Hollywood Cinefest nomination for Best Picture.
At the Telly Awards, “The Lost Tree” received the Bronze Telly for Film/Video – Non-Broadcast Productions – Directing and “Adverse” earned the Bronze Telly for Non-Broadcast: Entertainment.
In 2020, “Adverse” won an Award of Excellence Special Mention: Feature Film at the Accolade Competition, an Award of Excellence for Entertainment at the Videographer Awards, and a Gold Award for Entertainment at the W3 Awards. The film also received a Cinefantasy International Fantastic Cinema Festival nomination for Best Film, and Nicholas earned a WorldFest Houston nomination for Best Actor.