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Nick Cannon

Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon (born October 8, 1980)[1] is an American actor, rapper and television personality.

Early life

Nick Cannon (aka "Mr. Mariah Carey) was born to Beth Gardner and James Cannon, a televangelist who hosted a public access TV ministry in Charlotte, North Carolina.[2] 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,[3] and at the age of eleven, he landed a spot on his father's cable access program performing stand-up comedy.[4] 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.[3]Nick attended Quail Hollow Middle School. He graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1998.

Career

Acting

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.[5] That same year, Cannon starred in and executive produced the comedy Underclassman[6]. In 2006, Cannon lent his voice for the animated feature Monster House,[3] 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 Dead[9] and the independent drama American Son.[10]

Hosting

In 2005, Cannon produced and hosted the MTV improv comedy series Wild 'N Out.[11] He will host the fourth season of America's Got Talent in Summer 2009.[12] He also hosted the first and only season of Nickelodeon's Friday Night Slimetime.

Rapping

As a teenager, Cannon formed the rap duo "Da Bomb Squad" with his best friend Steve Groves; they opened for the likes of Will Smith, LFO, 98 Degrees, and Montell Jordan.

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".[13] His debut self titled album was released in 2003 and included the single "Your Pops Don't Like Me".[14]

In 2005, Cannon formed his own record label, Can I Ball Records, with plans to release his second album, Stages, later that year.[15] The album's first single, "Can I Live?" was released in July of 2005[16] followed by the second single "Dime Piece" in March of 2006.[17] His second album has been shelved and has not seen release as of 2009.

Personal life

Cannon dated Grammy-nominated singer and actress Christina Milian [18] and socialite Kim Kardashian.[19] Cannon began dating Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks in February 2007[20] and just six weeks later on May 7, 2007, Cannon proposed to Ebanks via the Times Square jumbotron.[21] The couple called off their engagement five months later in October 2007.[22]

On April 30, 2008 Cannon married singer Mariah Carey at Carey's estate on the Bahamian island of Windermere.[23][24][25]. The two share a short haired Jack Russell terrier named Cha Cha.[26]

Discography

Albums

Year Title Chart positions[27] Certifications and sales
US US R&B
2003 Nick Cannon
  • 1st studio album
  • Released on December 9, 2003
 83 15
— Stages
  • 2nd studio album
  • Unreleased
 — —
  • RIAA certification: —

Singles

Year Single Chart Positions Album
US Hot 100 US
R&B 		US
Rap
2003 "Your Pops Don't Like"  —  —  — Nick Cannon
"Feelin' 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)  —  —  —

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2000 Whatever It Takes Chess Club Kid
2002 Men in Black II MIB Autopsy Agent Alternative titles: MIB 2
MIIB
Drumline Devon Miles
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
2006 The Adventures of Brer Rabbit Brer Rabbit Voice
Even Money Godfrey Snow
Monster House Officer Lester Voice
Bobby Dwayne
2007 Weapons Reggie
Goal! 2: Living the Dream... TJ Harper
2008 American Son Mike
Day of the Dead Salazar Direct-to-DVD release
Ball Don't Lie Mico
2009 The Killing Room Paul Brodie
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1998-2000 All That Various 5 episodes
2000 The Parkers Garland 1 episode
2001 Taina Alex
LaTanya 		2 episodes
2002-2003 The Nick Cannon Show Himself 22 episodes
Writer
Executive producer
2005-Present Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Himself Writer
Director
Executive producer
2007 Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz Himself 8 episodes
Director
Executive producer

Awards and nominations

Year Award Result 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
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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

  1. ^ LeVasseur, Andrea. "Nick Cannon — Biography". Allmovie. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
  2. ^ Griffin, Gil (2002-12-12). "Marching to his own beat". signonsandiego.com.
  3. ^ a b c Williams, Kam (2006-07-19). "Nick Cannon: The Monster House Interview". dallasblack.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  4. ^ Kappes, Serena (2005-09-02). "Celeb Spotlight: Nick Cannon". people.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Multi-talented performer Nick Cannon is a hit on TV, in movies and on CD — in the spotlight". Jet. 2004-01-04. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  6. ^ Morales, Wilson (2005-08). "Underclassmen: An Interview with Nick Cannon". blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Morales, William (2006-11-13). "An Interview with Nick Cannon". blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  8. ^ "Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  9. ^ "Family Room Recruits Mena Suvari, Ving Rhames and Nick Cannon Top Remake of Day of the Dead". Business Wire. 2006-07-24. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  10. ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-01-22). "Nick Cannon Cuts Back On Sundance Parties To Promote 'American Son'". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  11. ^ Soriano, César G. (2005-07-27). "The buzz on Cannon". USAToday.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  12. ^ Nick Cannon to Host America's Got Talent 4 Realityblurred, February 10, 2009
  13. ^ "Nick Cannon Biography". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  14. ^ "Nick Cannon Drops `Your Pops Don't Like Me'; Self-Titled Debut Album to Drop on March 4". Business Wire. 2003-01-17. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  15. ^ Moss, Corey (2006-04-05). "Nick Cannon Keeps Cookin' With Five Movies, New Label, LP". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  16. ^ "Nick Cannon Discography". billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  17. ^ "Nick Cannon Discography". billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  18. ^ Nick Cannon - Former Christian Cannon Refused To Get Serious With Milian
  19. ^ "Reports: Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Marry". foxnews.com. 2007-05-02. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  20. ^ Tan, Michelle (2007-02-22). "Nick Cannon & Selita Ebanks: So In Love". people.com. Retrieved 2008-05-03. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ McGee, Tiffany (2007-05-08). "Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks Engaged". people.com. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  22. ^ Triggs, Charlotte. "Nick Cannon, Selita Ebanks Split Up". people.com.
  23. ^ "Mariah Carey reportedly Married in Bahamas". msnbc.com. Retrieved 2008-05-08. {{cite web}}: Text "date 2008-05-02" ignored (help)
  24. ^ "Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon confirm secret nuptials". CNN.com. 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  25. ^ Dubin, Danielle (2008-05-02). "Nick Cannon Relative Confirms He Married Mariah". people.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  26. ^ "Nick Cannon Buys Mariah A Puppy To Placate Her Uterus". msnbc.com. Retrieved 2008-03-30. {{cite web}}: Text "date 2008-03-30" ignored (help)
  27. ^ "Artist Chart History - Nick Cannon - Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-03-05.
  28. ^ Hope, Clover (2006-11-02). "Kanye, Kweli Join Nick Cannon's 'Stages'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-03-05.
Preceded by Host of America's Got Talent
2009–present 		Succeeded by
Present
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