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Nico Hiraga
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Nicholas Hiraga
December 19, 1997 San Francisco, California, U.S.
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Nicholas Hiraga (born December 19, 1997) is an American actor and talented skateboarder. He is well-known for his roles in popular movies like Moxie (where he played Seth) and Booksmart (as Tanner). Nico has also appeared in other films such as Skate Kitchen and North Hollywood. He has also been in TV shows like Ballers and the series The Power.
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About Nico Hiraga
Nico Hiraga was born on December 19, 1997, in San Francisco, California. His father, Jun Hiraga, is Japanese-American, and his mother, Alison Hiraga, is French-American. His father worked as a banker, and his mother was a French teacher.
Nico's Acting Journey
Nico Hiraga began his acting career in 2017. He has appeared in several films and television shows.
Early Roles
One of his early film roles was in Skate Kitchen (2018), a movie about a group of female skateboarders. In 2019, he gained more attention for his role as Tanner in the comedy film Booksmart.
Recent Films
In 2021, Nico starred in two comedy-drama films. He played Jay in North Hollywood, a movie about skateboarding culture. The same year, he played Seth Acosta, also known as "The Shrimp," in the popular Netflix film Moxie. This movie is about a girl who starts a feminist zine at her high school.
In 2022, Nico appeared in the romantic drama Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, playing the character Scotty. He also had a role as Steve the Courier in the film Rosaline.
Television Appearances
Nico has also worked in television. In 2018, he appeared in three episodes of the series Ballers. In 2023, he took on a main role as Ryan in the British science fiction drama series The Power. This show is based on a book by Naomi Alderman and premiered on March 31, 2023. In 2024, he was part of a television special called A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, where he played Ebby Scrooge.
Films and TV Shows
Here is a list of some of the films and TV shows Nico Hiraga has been in:
Films
- 2017: The Flare (Short film)
- 2017: Summer of 17 (Short film, played Nico)
- 2018: Skate Kitchen (Played Patrick)
- 2019: Booksmart (Played Tanner)
- 2021: Moxie (Played Seth Acosta / “The Shrimp”)
- 2021: North Hollywood (Played Jay)
- 2022: Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (Played Scotty)
- 2022: Rosaline (Played Steve the Courier)
- 2023: Love in Taipei (Played Xavier Yeh)
- 2024: Goodrich (Played Jonny)
- 2024: Sweethearts (Played Ben)
- 2025: For Worse (Played Sean)
Television
- 2018: Ballers (Played Nico Hiraga in 3 episodes)
- 2023: The Power (Played Ryan, a main character)
- 2024: A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter (Played Ebby Scrooge)
