Nicholle Tom facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nicholle Tom
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Nicholle Tom at a music video screening in 2009
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| Born | March 23, 1978 Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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Nicholle Tom (born March 23, 1978) is an American actress. She is famous for playing Maggie Sheffield in the TV show The Nanny from 1993 to 1999. She also played Ryce Newton in the movies Beethoven (1992) and Beethoven's 2nd (1993). Nicholle also lent her voice to the character of Ryce in the Beethoven animated series. You might also know her voice as Supergirl in some animated shows!
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About Nicholle's Family
Nicholle has a twin brother named David Tom. He is known for playing Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless. Her older sister, Heather Tom, is also an actress. Heather played Katie Logan on The Bold and The Beautiful and Victoria Newman on The Young and the Restless. It seems acting runs in their family!
Nicholle's Acting Journey
Starting Out in Acting
Nicholle Tom began her acting career in the early 1990s. One of her first roles was in Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories. She also appeared in an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1991.
Her big break came when she played Ryce Newton in the funny movie Beethoven in 1992. This role earned her a nomination for a Young Artist Award.
Big Roles on TV and in Movies
In 1993, Nicholle played a serious role as Sue Scanlon on Beverly Hills, 90210. She also returned as Ryce Newton in the movie sequel Beethoven's 2nd. She even voiced Ryce for the Beethoven animated TV series.
Later in 1993, Nicholle got another major role. She was cast as Maggie Sheffield on the popular CBS TV show The Nanny. She played this role for six years, until the show ended in 1999. She received four Young Artist Award nominations for her work on The Nanny.
Voicing Supergirl
Nicholle Tom is also well-known for her voice acting. She voiced Supergirl in The New Batman Adventures (1998) and Superman: The Animated Series (1998-2000). She continued to voice Supergirl in Justice League Unlimited from 2004 to 2006.
Her voice work as Supergirl can also be heard in theme park rides! She voiced the character for the Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D ride in Australia. She also voiced Supergirl for the Justice League: Battle for Metropolis rides at Six Flags parks in the United States and Mexico.
Other Interesting Roles
Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Nicholle appeared in many different TV shows and movies. She played a figure skater who was a reincarnated hockey player in the movie Ice Angel (2000). She also had a role in The Princess Diaries (2001) as a teen reporter.
She guest-starred on popular TV shows like Criminal Minds, Cold Case, The Mentalist, and Castle. In 2015, she appeared on Gotham and Stalker.
More recently, in 2022, Nicholle competed on the TV show Worst Cooks in America. She also starred as Vicky White in the true crime film Prisoner of Love.
Awards and Nominations
Nicholle Tom has been recognized for her acting with several nominations:
- In 1991-1992, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her role in Beethoven.
- She received multiple Young Artist Award nominations for her work on The Nanny between 1992 and 1995.
- In 1993-1994, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Beethoven's 2nd.
- In 1999, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her guest role in the TV series Welcome to Paradox.
See also
In Spanish: Nicholle Tom para niños
