Nick Robinson (American actor) facts for kids
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Nick Robinson
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Robinson promoting Love, Simon in 2018
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Nicholas John Robinson
March 22, 1995 Seattle, Washington, U.S.
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| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Nicholas John Robinson (born March 22, 1995) is an American actor. He started acting as a child. He was in a play called A Christmas Carol in 2008. He also appeared in the musical Mame.
Later, he got a main role in the TV show Melissa & Joey. This show ran from 2010 to 2015. Nick also played a role in the adventure movie Jurassic World in 2015. He then starred in several teen dramas. These include The Kings of Summer (2013) and The 5th Wave (2016). He also starred in Everything, Everything (2017) and Love, Simon (2018). More recently, he acted in the TV miniseries A Teacher (2020) and Maid (2021).
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Early Life and School
Nick Robinson was born in Seattle, Washington, on March 22, 1995. He has four younger brothers and sisters. He first went to Seattle Preparatory School. But he moved to Los Angeles during his first year. This was because he got a regular role on Melissa & Joey.
He finished high school at Campbell Hall School in 2013. He was accepted into New York University’s College of Arts and Sciences. He attended classes there during the summer. This allowed him to work on another season of Melissa & Joey.
Acting Career Highlights
Nick Robinson started acting professionally when he was eleven. His first role was in a play based on Charles Dickens' book A Christmas Carol. A talent scout named Matt Casella helped him find an agent. Nick then signed with the Savage Agency in Los Angeles.
Because of a writers' strike in 2007–2008, Nick's family moved back to Washington. He continued to perform in plays around Seattle.
Starting on TV
In 2010, Nick got the role of Ryder Scanlon. This was on the ABC Family sitcom Melissa & Joey. He played the character until the show ended in 2015.
While Melissa & Joey was on break, Nick filmed a Disney Channel movie. It was called Frenemies. He played Jake Logan in the movie. Frenemies first aired in January 2012.
In 2012, Nick was chosen for the main role of Joe Toy. This was in the movie The Kings of Summer. He also appeared in an episode of HBO's Boardwalk Empire. He was also in a series of TV commercials for Cox Communications.
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Big Screen Roles
In 2015, Nick played Zach Mitchell in the movie Jurassic World. This role made him very well known. He then played Ben Parish in The 5th Wave. This movie came out in January 2016. Because of these movies, he missed some episodes of Melissa & Joey's last season. But he came back for the final three episodes.
He also starred in the independent film Being Charlie. This movie was about director Rob Reiner's relationship with his son. It was shown at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. The movie was released in theaters in 2016.
In 2017, Nick starred in the comedy-drama film Krystal. He also played Olly in Everything, Everything. This movie was based on a popular book.
Love, Simon and Beyond
In 2018, Nick Robinson starred as Simon Spier in Love, Simon. This was a teen drama about a gay teenager. The movie was very important. It was the first major studio film to focus on a gay teenage romance. People praised Nick's acting as Simon.
Nick said he usually avoided playing high school students. But he felt this movie was too important to pass up. In 2018, Forbes magazine included him in their "30 Under 30" list. This list highlights young, successful people in Hollywood. In 2019, he was in the movie Native Son.
In 2020, Nick was in the FX miniseries A Teacher. He also narrated messages for the main character in Love, Victor. This was a TV show that was a spin-off of Love, Simon. He appeared in two episodes of Love, Victor. In 2021, he starred in the Netflix miniseries Maid. He acted alongside Margaret Qualley and Andie MacDowell.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Nick Robinson has been in:
Movies
- 2013: The Kings of Summer as Joe Toy
- 2015: Jurassic World as Zach Mitchell
- 2015: Being Charlie as Charlie Mills
- 2016: The 5th Wave as Ben Parish
- 2017: Everything, Everything as Olly Bright
- 2018: Love, Simon as Simon Spier
- 2019: Native Son as Jan Erlone
- 2021: Silk Road as Ross Ulbricht
- 2024: Damsel as Prince Henry
Television Shows
- 2010–2015: Melissa & Joey as Ryder Scanlon (Main role)
- 2012: Frenemies as Jake Logan (TV movie)
- 2020: A Teacher as Eric Walker (Main role; miniseries)
- 2020–2021: Love, Victor as Simon Spier (Guest star and producer)
- 2021: Maid as Sean Boyd (Main role; miniseries)
Video Games
- 2015: Lego Jurassic World as Zach Mitchell (Voice)
- 2015: Lego Dimensions as Zach Mitchell (Voice)
Theatre Performances
- 2007: To Kill a Mockingbird as Jem Finch
- 2007–2008: A Christmas Carol as Ensemble
- 2008: Mame as Patrick Dennis
- 2019: To Kill a Mockingbird as Jem Finch
Awards and Recognitions
Nick Robinson has received several awards and nominations for his acting:
- 2018: MTV Movie & TV Awards for Best Kiss (shared with Keiynan Lonsdale) for Love, Simon
- 2018: Human Rights Campaign Ally for Equality Award for Love, Simon
- 2018: Maui Film Festival Rising Star Award for Love, Simon
- 2018: Teen Choice Awards for Choice Breakout Movie Star for Love, Simon
See also
In Spanish: Nick Robinson para niños
