Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon (born October 8, 1980) is an American actor and rapper.
Biography
Early life
Cannon was born in San Diego, California, to 17 year old accountant Beth Gardner (née Hackett), and James Cannon, a televangelist who hosted a public access TV ministry in Charlotte, North Carolina.1 As a child, Cannon divided his time between living with mother and grandmother in San Diego and with his father in Charlotte. He began performing at age eight,2 and at the age of eleven, he landed a spot on his father's cable access program performing stand-up comedy.3 Cannon then formed "Da Bomb Squad", a rap duo with his best friend Steve Groves. Together, they opened for the likes of Will Smith, LFO, 98 Degrees, and Montell Jordan. When Cannon was in his mid-teens, he moved to Hollywood, where he performed stand up at The Improv, The Laugh Factory, and the Comedy Store.2
Career
After graduating from Monte Vista high school in 1998, Cannon scored his television debut on Nickelodeon's All That. In 2002, he was featured in his own series The Nick Cannon Show. Later that year, he had his first starring role in Drumline, followed by the 2003 comedy Love Don't Cost a Thing. In 2005, he appeared in Roll Bounce with fellow actor and rapper Bow Wow.4 That same year, Cannon starred in and executive produced the comedy Underclassman5 and produced the MTV improv comedy series Wild 'N Out, which he also hosts.6In 2006, Cannon lent his voice for the animated feature Monster House,2 followed by a role in the drama Bobby.7
The following year, Cannon created Short Circuitz, a sketch comedy series that also airs on MTV.8 Most recently, he has appeared in the Direct-to-DVD remake of Day of the Dead9 and the independent drama American Son.10
In addition to television and film work, Cannon is also a rapper. After signing with Jive Records in 2001, he was featured alongside Lil' Romeo and 3LW on the Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius soundtrack with a cover of the 1988 hit song "Parents Just Don't Understand".11 His debut self titled album was released in 2003 and included the single "Your Pops Don't Like Me".12 In 2005, Cannon formed his own record label, Can I Ball Records, with plans to release his second album, Stages, later that year.13 The album's first single, "Can I Live?" was released in July of 200514 followed by the second single "Dime Piece" in March of 2006.15
Cannon can be heard rapping and beatboxing the children's song "Old McDonald" at children's website Speakaboos.com
Personal life
Cannon has dated Grammy-nominated singer and actress Christina Milian 16 and socialite Kim Kardashian.17
Cannon began dating Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks in February 200718 and just six weeks later on May 7, 2007, Cannon proposed to Ebanks via the Times Square jumbotron.19 The couple called off their engagement five months later in October 2007.20
On April 30, 2008, Cannon married singer Mariah Carey at Carey's estate on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera.2122
Discography
Albums
Singles
| Year |
Single |
Chart Positions |
Album |
| US Hot 100 |
US
R&B |
US
Rap |
| 2003 |
"Your Pops Don't Like" |
— |
— |
— |
Nick Cannon |
| "Feelon' Freaky" (with B2K) |
92 |
46 |
— |
| "Gigolo" (with R. Kelly) |
24 |
21 |
9 |
| 2005 |
"Can I Live?" (with Anthony Hamilton) |
— |
— |
— |
Stages |
| 2006 |
"Dime Piece" (with Izzy) |
— |
— |
— |
| "—" denotes the single failed to chart, or wasn't released |
Filmography
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Other notes |
| 1998-2000 |
All That |
Various |
TV, 5 episodes |
| 2000 |
The Parkers |
Garland |
TV, 1 episode |
| Whatever It Takes |
Chess Club Kid |
|
| 2001-2001 |
Taina |
Alex |
TV, 2 episodes |
| 2002 |
Men in Black II |
MIB Autopsy Agent |
Alternative titles: MIB 2, MIIB |
| Drumline |
Devon Miles |
|
| 2002-2003 |
The Nick Cannon Show |
Himself |
TV, Unknown episodes, writer, executive producer |
| 2003 |
Love Don't Cost a Thing |
Alvin Johnson |
Alternative title: Love Don't Co$t a Thing |
| 2004 |
Garfield: The Movie |
Louis |
Voice |
| Shall We Dance? |
Scott |
|
| 2005 |
The Beltway |
|
Executive producer |
| Underclassman |
Tracy "Tre" Stokes |
Writer, Executive producer |
| Roll Bounce |
Bernard |
|
| 2005-Present |
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out |
Himself |
TV, Writer, Director, Executive producer |
| 2006 |
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit |
Brer Rabbit |
Voice |
| Even Money |
Godfrey Snow |
|
| Monster House |
Officer Lister |
Voice |
| Bobby |
Dwayne |
|
| 2007 |
Weapons |
Reggie |
|
| Goal! 2: Living the Dream... |
TJ Harper |
|
| 2007-Present |
Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz |
Himself |
TV, Unknown episodes, director, executive producer |
| 2008 |
American Son |
Mike |
|
| Day of the Dead |
Salazar |
Direct-to-DVD |
| Ball Don't Lie |
Mico |
|
| The Killing Room |
Paul Brodie |
|
Awards and nominations
| Year |
Result |
Award |
Category |
Film or series |
| 2003 |
Nominated |
Black Reel Awards |
Best Breakthrough Performance - Viewer's Choice |
Drumline |
| 2006 |
Nominated |
Best Ensemble |
Roll Bounce (Shared with cast) |
| 2007 |
Won |
Cannes Film Festival |
Male Revelation |
-
|
| 2006 |
Won |
Hollywood Film Festival |
Ensemble of the Year |
Bobby (Shared with cast) |
| 2001 |
Nominated |
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards |
Favorite Television Actor |
All That |
| 2002 |
Won |
Favorite Television Actor |
The Nick Cannon Show |
| 2003 |
Nominated |
Favorite Television Actor |
The Nick Cannon Show |
| Nominated |
MTV Movie Awards |
Breakthrough Male Performance |
Drumline |
| Nominated |
Best Kiss |
Drumline (Shared with Zoe Saldana) |
| 2007 |
Nominated |
Screen Actors Guild Awards |
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
Bobby (Shared with cast) |
| 2003 |
Nominated |
Teen Choice Awards |
Choice Movie Actor - Drama/Action Adventure |
Drumline |
| Nominated |
Choice Movie Breakout Star - Male |
Drumline |
| 2004 |
Nominated |
Choice Movie Liplock |
Love Don't Cost a Thing (Shared with Christina Milian) |
| Nominated |
Choice Movie Liar |
Love Don't Cost a Thing |
| Nominated |
Choice Movie Chemistry |
Love Don't Cost a Thing (Shared with Christina Milian) |
| 2006 |
Nominated |
TV - Choice Personality |
Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'n Out |
| 2007 |
Nominated |
TV - Choice Personality |
Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'n Out |
References
- ^ Griffin, Gil (2002-12-12). "Marching to his own beat". signonsandiego.com.
- ^ a b c Williams, Kam (2006-07-19). "Nick Cannon: The Monster House Interview". dallasblack.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ Kappes, Serena; Hay, Carla (2005-09-02). "Celeb Spotlight: Nick Cannon". people.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Multi-talented performer Nick Cannon is a hit on TV, in movies and on CD - in the spotlight", Jet (2004-01-04). Retrieved on 30 May 2008.
- ^ Morales, Wilson (2005-08). "Underclassmen: An Interview with Nick Cannon". blackfilm.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ Soriano, César G. (2005-07-27). "The buzz on Cannon". USAToday.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ Morales, William (2006-11-13). "An Interview with Nick Cannon". blackfilm.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz". mtv.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Family Room Recruits Mena Suvari, Ving Rhames and Nick Cannon Top Remake of Day of the Dead", Business Wire (2006-07-24). Retrieved on 30 May 2008.
- ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-01-22). "Nick Cannon Cuts Back On Sundance Parties To Promote 'American Son'". mtv.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Biography". mtv.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Drops `Your Pops Don't Like Me'; Self-Titled Debut Album to Drop on March 4", Business Wire (2003-01-17). Retrieved on 30 May 2008.
- ^ Moss, Corey (2006-04-05). "Nick Cannon Keeps Cookin' With Five Movies, New Label, LP". mtv.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Discography". billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Discography". billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/former%20christian%20cannon%20refused%20to%20get%20serious%20with%20milian_24_05_2006
- ^ "Reports: Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Marry". foxnews.com (2007-05-02). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
- ^ Tan, Michelle; Triggs, Charlotte (2007-02-22). "Nick Cannon & Selita Ebanks: So In Love". people.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
- ^ McGee, Tiffany (2007-05-08). "Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks Engaged". people.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
- ^ Triggs, Charlotte. "Nick Cannon, Selita Ebanks Split Up". people.com.
- ^ "Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon confirm secret nuptials". CNN.com (2008-05-09). Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
- ^ Dubin, Danielle (2008-05-02). "Nick Cannon Relative Confirms He Married Mariah". people.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
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