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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–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Marissa Denig
(m. 2012; div. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Cameron Palatas (brother) |
Nicholas Edward Palatas (born January 22, 1988) is an American actor. He is most famous for playing Norville "Shaggy" Rogers in the live-action Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins and Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster movies. Nick took over the role of Shaggy from Matthew Lillard for these films. He has also appeared in short films and commercials. Nick's family background includes Slovakian, English, and German roots.
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Nick Palatas's Acting Career
Nick Palatas started his acting journey in 2007. He appeared in short films like Love and Air We Breathe. He also acted in various advertisements.
Becoming Shaggy
In 2009, Nick got a big role. He was chosen to play Shaggy Rogers in the movie Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins. This was a live-action film based on the popular cartoon. He played the role again in Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster, which came out in 2010. These movies helped many people recognize him.
Other Roles and Appearances
Besides playing Shaggy, Nick has been in other TV shows. He appeared in an episode of True Jackson, VP in 2010. He was also on the TV series Destroy Build Destroy. In 2013, he acted in a web series called School of Thrones.
Nick's Personal Life
Nick Palatas was married to Marissa Denig. They got married in 2012. The couple later separated, and their marriage ended in 2019. He has one child. Nick also has a brother, Cameron Palatas, who is also an actor.
Theater Work
In 2023, Nick Palatas performed in a play. He was part of "Ken Ludwig's Sherwood."
