Nick Jonas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nick Jonas
Jonas at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival
Born	Nicholas Jerry Jonas (1992-09-16) September 16, 1992 (age 32) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter musician actor
Years active	1999–present
Spouse(s)	Priyanka Chopra ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	1
Musical career
Genres	Pop pop rock R&B
Instruments	Vocals guitar keyboards drums
Labels	Walt Disney Columbia Hollywood Island Safehouse
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Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He started acting on Broadway when he was seven years old. In 2002, he released his first song. This led to him forming a band called the Jonas Brothers with his older brothers, Kevin and Joe.

The Jonas Brothers released their first album, It's About Time, in 2006. They later signed with Hollywood Records and released their second album in 2007. This album made them very famous. The band became popular on the Disney Channel. They starred in the movies Camp Rock (2008) and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010). They also had their own TV shows, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream and Jonas.

Their third album, A Little Bit Longer (2008), was also very successful. The song "Burnin' Up" reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. After their fourth album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times (2009), the Jonas Brothers took a break. Nick then formed a new band called Nick Jonas & the Administration. They released the album Who I Am in 2010. After this, Nick focused more on acting.

The Jonas Brothers officially broke up in 2013. Nick then started working on his second solo album. He signed with Island Records and released Nick Jonas in 2014. The song "Jealous" from this album became a big hit. Nick later helped start Safehouse Records, his own record label. His third solo album, Last Year Was Complicated (2016), reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2017, Nick appeared in the adventure movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The Jonas Brothers got back together in 2019 and released the album Happiness Begins. Nick's fourth solo album, Spaceman, was released in March 2021.

Nick Jonas's Journey

Early Life and Career Beginnings (1992–2006)

Nick Jonas was born in Dallas, Texas. He is the third son of Denise and Paul Kevin Jonas. His father is a songwriter and musician. His mother was a sign language teacher and singer. Nick has a younger brother, Frankie, and two older brothers, Joe and Kevin. He grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey. His mother taught him at home.

Nick's career began when he was six years old. He was discovered in a barber shop and connected with a manager. He started performing on Broadway at age seven. He played roles like Tiny Tim and Gavroche. In 2002, he wrote a song called "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" with his father. This song was released to Christian Radio in 2003.

The song caught the attention of Columbia Records. Nick signed with them to release his first solo album. He wrote songs for the album with his brothers, who also sang background vocals. His album, Nicholas Jonas (2004), had a limited release. The president of Columbia Records liked Nick's voice. He decided to sign Nick and his brothers as a group. They thought about naming their group Sons of Jonas. They finally chose Jonas Brothers. In 2005, when Nick was 13, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

The band toured in 2005 with artists like Kelly Clarkson. Their first single as a band, "Mandy", came out in December 2005. They also appeared on Disney Channel soundtracks. Their first album, It's About Time (2006), was released in August 2006. The record label did not promote the album much. The band later left Columbia Records in 2007.

Rising to Fame with Jonas Brothers (2007–2011)

After leaving Columbia Records, the Jonas Brothers signed with Hollywood Records. They became more popular through soundtracks and appearances. Their second album, Jonas Brothers, was released in August 2007. It reached the top five on the Billboard 200 chart. The song "S.O.S" became their first top twenty hit.

Nick Jonas performing in July 2009.

Nick and his brothers acted for the first time on the Disney show Hannah Montana in August 2007. They performed "We Got the Party" with Miley Cyrus. In May 2008, they started their own Disney series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream. Nick also made his movie debut with his brothers in the Disney Channel film Camp Rock (2008). He starred alongside Demi Lovato. The movie was a big hit.

The band's third album, A Little Bit Longer (2008), was their first to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The song "Burnin' Up" was their first top five hit. The band also starred in a 3D movie, Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, in 2009. Nick and his brothers starred in their second Disney Channel series, Jonas, which started in May 2009. Their fourth album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, was released in June 2009. It also debuted at number one.

After this album, the Jonas Brothers decided to take a break. Nick formed a new band, Nick Jonas & the Administration. They released the album Who I Am. Nick also performed on Broadway again. He played Marius Pontmercy in Les Misérables in London. He also appeared in the 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misérables. He starred in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway. Nick also appeared in the movie sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010).

Jonas Brothers Disband and Solo Success (2012–2018)

Nick guest-starred on the TV show Smash in 2012. He played Lyle West, a young musician. The Jonas Brothers started working on their fifth album in March 2012. They left Hollywood Records in May 2012. Nick also became a mentor on The X Factor with Demi Lovato. He appeared on the TV series Married to Jonas, which showed his brother Kevin's life and the band's return to music.

The Jonas Brothers released a new song, "Pom Poms" (2013), in April. Nick co-hosted the Miss USA 2013 competition. The band released "First Time" as another single. In October 2013, the band canceled their tour. They announced that they were breaking up due to "creative differences." This led to their new album being canceled. However, Nick said some of the songs would still be released. The band released a live album with five songs from the unreleased album. Nick also guest-starred on Hawaii Five-0.

Nick Jonas performing in Denver, Colorado (2016)

After the Jonas Brothers split, Nick started working on his second solo album. In 2014, he was the musical director for Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour. He also appeared in more episodes of Hawaii Five-O. He was cast as Nate Kulina in the TV series Kingdom. Nick returned to music with "Chains". "Jealous" was released next. It became Nick's first top ten hit as a solo artist.

Nick released his second solo album, Nick Jonas, in November 2014. It debuted at number six on the Billboard 200. "Chains" was re-released and became another successful song. Nick was a guest mentor on The Voice. He also starred in the film Careful What You Wish For. In 2015, Nick released "Levels". He also had a role in the TV series Scream Queens.

Work on Nick's third album began in 2014. The album was titled Last Year Was Complicated. "Close", with Tove Lo, was the first single. The album was very successful. It reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart. This is his highest-charting solo album. Nick received the Hal David Starlight Award for his songwriting. He went on the Future Now Tour with Demi Lovato in 2016. In 2015, Nick helped start Safehouse Records. He also starred in the drama film Goat.

In May 2017, Nick released the song "Remember I Told You". He released "Find You" in September 2017. Nick also contributed to the Ferdinand movie soundtrack. The song "Home" was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. In May 2018, Nick released "Anywhere" with DJ/Producer Mustard. He also announced a song with Robin Schulz called "Right Now". In August 2018, it was announced Nick joined the cast of the animated film UglyDolls.

Jonas Brothers Reunion and Recent Projects (2019–Present)

In early 2019, rumors started that the Jonas Brothers would reunite. On February 28, 2019, they officially announced their return. They released a new song, "Sucker", the next day. Their fifth album, Happiness Begins, was released in June 2019. In October 2019, Nick became a coach on The Voice for its eighteenth and twentieth seasons. Nick also had a role in the World War II movie Midway, released in November 2019.

On February 20, 2021, it was announced that Nick would host Saturday Night Live for the first time. He was also the musical guest, performing his song "Spaceman". This song is from his fourth solo album, also called Spaceman. The second song from the album, "This Is Heaven", was released in March 2021.

In March 2021, Nick and his wife, Priyanka Chopra, announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards. In April 2021, it was announced that Nick would host the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Nick Jonas is also set to play Frankie Valli in a filmed version of the musical Jersey Boys. In March 2023, Nick and King released a song in Hindi and English called "Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)."

Other Activities

Fashion and Tequila

Nick has also explored other interests. In 2017, he launched his shoe collection called 1410. In 2018, he released a clothing line and fragrances with John Varvatos. In September 2019, Nick announced he had created an ultra-premium tequila called Villa One.

Producing and Business Ventures

In September 2021, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined the producing team for the Broadway play Chicken & Biscuits. Nick was also an executive producer for the show Dash & Lily, which was released on Netflix in November 2020. He was involved in casting, filming, and music for the series. He also made a small appearance in the show. In 2020, Amazon Studios approved a series about Indian pre-wedding traditions. Nick was announced as an executive producer for this show. In July 2022, Nick and Priyanka invested in Perfect Moment, a fashion company.

Personal Life

Health and Advocacy

Nick was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was thirteen. He uses an insulin pump to help manage his condition. He started the Change for the Children Foundation. This foundation works with charities to raise money and awareness for diabetes. He has also spoken in the U.S. Senate to support more research funding for diabetes.

In May 2021, Nick had a biking accident and cracked a rib. He was taken to the hospital but was released a day later. He returned to The Voice shortly after. He said the accident would not stop him from hosting the Billboard Music Awards.

Relationships and Family

Nick Jonas dated fellow Disney star Miley Cyrus from 2006 to 2007. He briefly dated Selena Gomez in 2008. In May 2011, he dated Australian singer Delta Goodrem. They broke up in February 2012. Nick then dated model Olivia Culpo from 2013 to 2015.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at a Holi celebration party in Mumbai in 2020

In May 2018, Nick started dating Indian actress Priyanka Chopra. He proposed to her in July 2018. They got engaged in August 2018 in a traditional Indian ceremony in Mumbai. In December 2018, they got married at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. They had both Hindu and Christian ceremonies. In January 2022, Nick and Priyanka welcomed their first child, a daughter, through surrogacy.

Helping Others

In 2009, Nick was part of "Disney's Friends for Change". This group promoted being "environmentally-friendly." The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez recorded the song "Send It On" for charity. All the money went to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.

In January 2010, Nick donated $25,000 to the North Texas Food Bank. He also volunteered for Do Something to help their "Teens for Jeans" campaign. He supported music education in schools. Nick is also part of the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration.

In 2017, Nick, Demi Lovato, and DNCE started a campaign to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief. In March 2020, Nick and Priyanka Chopra donated to several organizations. These included UNICEF and Feeding America. They helped fight the COVID-19 outbreak. They also donated to the Equal Justice Initiative and American Civil Liberties Union in June 2020. In April 2021, they urged fans to donate to the GiveIndia NGO. Their fundraiser "Together for India" raised over $1 million for COVID-19 relief in India.

Music Albums

Solo Albums

• Nicholas Jonas (2005)
• Nick Jonas (2014)
• Last Year Was Complicated (2016)
• Spaceman (2021)

With The Administration

• Who I Am (2010)

With the Jonas Brothers

• It's About Time (2006)
• Jonas Brothers (2007)
• A Little Bit Longer (2008)
• Lines, Vines and Trying Times (2009)
• Happiness Begins (2019)
• The Album (2023)

Film and TV Appearances

Theatre Roles

Film Roles

Television Roles

Web Series

Music Video Appearances

Commercials

Tours

With The Administration

• Who I Am Tour (2010)
• Nick Jonas 2011 Tour (2011)

Headlining

• Nick Jonas Live (2014)
• Nick Jonas: Live in Concert (2015)

Co-headlining

• Future Now Tour (with Demi Lovato) (2016)

Opening act

• Maroon V Tour (Maroon 5) (2015)
• 24K Magic World Tour (Bruno Mars) (2018)

Awards and Recognitions

See also

In Spanish: Nick Jonas para niños