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Nick Palatas
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| Born |
Nicholas Edward Palatas
January 22, 1988 Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–2013, 2023–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Marissa Denig
(m. 2012; div. 2019)Mary Armstrong
(m. 2025) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Cameron Palatas (brother) |
Nicholas Edward Palatas (born on January 22, 1988), known as Nick Palatas, is an American actor. He is famous for playing Norville "Shaggy" Rogers in the live-action Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins movie from 2009. He played Shaggy again in the 2010 movie Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster. Nick Palatas took over the role of Shaggy from actor Matthew Lillard. He has also appeared in short films and commercials.
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About Nick Palatas
Early Life and Family
Nick Palatas was born in Bethesda, Maryland, in the United States. He has a brother named Cameron Palatas, who is also an actor. Nick's family background includes Slovakian, English, and German heritage.
Personal Life
Nick Palatas was married to Marissa Denig. Their marriage ended in 2019. In 2024, Nick started dating Mary Armstrong. They got married in January 2025 in Dublin, Ohio.
Nick's Acting Career
Becoming Shaggy
Nick Palatas became well-known for playing Shaggy Rogers, a beloved character from the Scooby-Doo cartoons. He played Shaggy in two live-action movies. These movies showed how the Scooby-Doo gang first met and started solving mysteries together.
Other Roles in Film and TV
Nick Palatas has acted in various projects. He appeared in short films like Love and Air We Breathe. He also had roles in TV shows such as True Jackson, VP and Destroy Build Destroy. In 2025, he appeared in an independent film called White Ladybug.
Stage Performances
Besides movies and TV, Nick Palatas has also performed in theater. In 2023, he was in a play called Ken Ludwig's Sherwood. In 2024, he performed in See No Evil by Cory Skurdal.
Film and Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | The ... Zone | Flip Fowler | Short Film |
| 2008 | Love | School Boy 1 | Short Film |
| 2009 | Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins | Norville "Shaggy" Rogers | TV movie |
| 2009 | The Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. Personality Quiz | Video Short | |
| 2009 | Scooby-Doo: The Coolsville High Video Yearbook | Video Short | |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster | TV movie | |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo: The Whole World Loves You! | Video Short | |
| 2010 | True Jackson, VP | Skeet | TV series |
| 2010 | Destroy Build Destroy | Himself | TV series |
| 2011 | Air We Breathe | Dylan Avery | Short Film |
| 2011 | Searching For Phantosaurs | Himself | Video Short |
| 2011 | Scooby-Doo: Rock, Rap and Rollerskates | Himself | Video Short |
| 2011 | Jeepers! Jinkies! Zoinks! A Tribute to the Classic Gags of Scooby-Doo! | Himself | Video Short |
| 2013 | School of Thrones | Robb Stark | Web Series |
| 2025 | White Ladybug | The Agent | Independent Film |
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