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==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life===
===Early life===
Cannon was born in [[San Diego, California]], to 17 year old accountant Beth Gardner ([[married and maiden names|née]] Hackett), and James Cannon, a [[Televangelism|televangelist]] who hosted a public access TV ministry in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20021212-9999_1c12drum.html|title=Marching to his own beat |last=Griffin |first=Gil |date=2002-12-12|publisher=signonsandiego.com}}</ref> 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,<ref name=dallas>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasblack.com/site.aspx/entertainment/nickcannonmonsterhouse|title=Nick Cannon: The Monster House Interview|last=Williams |first=Kam |date=2006-07-19|publisher=dallasblack.com|accessdate=2008-05-30}}</ref> and at the age of eleven, he landed a spot on his father's cable access program performing [[stand-up comedy]].<ref name=people>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1099874,00.html|title=Celeb Spotlight: Nick Cannon|last=Kappes|first=Serena |coauthors=Hay, Carla|date=2005-09-02|publisher=people.com|accessdate=2008-05-30}}</ref> Cannon then formed "Da Bomb Squad", a rap duo with his best friend Steve Groves. Together, they opened for the likes of [[Will Smith]], [[Lyte Funky Ones|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]].<ref name=dallas />
Cannon was born in [[San Diego, California]], to 17 year old accountant and prostitute Beth Gardner ([[married and maiden names|née]] Hackett), and James Cannon, a [[Televangelism|televangelist]] who hosted a public access TV ministry for naked nuns in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20021212-9999_1c12drum.html|title=Marching to his own beat |last=Griffin |first=Gil |date=2002-12-12|publisher=signonsandiego.com}}</ref> As a child, Cannon divided his time between living with pig and grandmother in San Diego and with his dog in Charlotte. He began performing at age 8,<ref name=dallas>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasblack.com/site.aspx/entertainment/nickcannonmonsterhouse|title=Nick Cannon: The Monster House Interview|last=Williams |first=Kam |date=2006-07-19|publisher=dallasblack.com|accessdate=2008-05-30}}</ref> and at the age of eleven, he landed a crap on his father's Shoe [[stand-up comedy]].<ref name=people>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1099874,00.html|title=Celeb Spotlight: Nick Cannon|last=Kappes|first=Serena |coauthors=Hay, Carla|date=2005-09-02|publisher=people.com|accessdate=2008-05-30}}</ref> Cannon then formed "Da Bomb Squad", a rap duo with his best friend Steve Groves. Together, they opened for the likes of [[Will Smith]], [[Lyte Funky Ones|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]].<ref name=dallas />


===Career===
===Career===

Revision as of 10:02, 29 September 2008

Nick Cannon

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 and prostitute Beth Gardner (née Hackett), and James Cannon, a televangelist who hosted a public access TV ministry for naked nuns in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1] As a child, Cannon divided his time between living with pig and grandmother in San Diego and with his dog in Charlotte. He began performing at age 8,[2] and at the age of eleven, he landed a crap on his father's Shoe 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. Nick briefly attended a local community college in 1999, where he pledged Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Inc. 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 Underclassman[5] and produced the MTV improv comedy series Wild 'N Out, which he also hosts.[6]In 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 Dead[9] 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 2005[14] followed by the second single "Dime Piece" in March of 2006.[15]

Personal life

Cannon dated Grammy-nominated singer and actress Christina Milian, but cheated on her because they weren't having enough sex.[16] He briefly dated socialite Kim Kardashian.[17]

Cannon began dating Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks in February 2007[18] 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.[21][22]

Discography

Albums

Nick Cannon
  • Released: December 9, 2003
  • Chart positions: #70 U.S. Billboard 200, #15 U.S. R&B
  • U.S. Sales: 600,000
  • Last RIAA certification: Gold
  • Singles: "Your Pops Don't Like Me'", "Feelin' Freaky", "Gigolo"
Stages
  • Released: Unreleased
  • Chart positions: N/A
  • U.S. Sales: N/A
  • Worldwide Sales: N/A
  • Last RIAA certification:
  • Singles: "Can I Live?", "Dime Piece"

Singles

Year Song U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap UK singles Album
2003 "Your Pops Don't Like Me" - - - - Nick Cannon
"Feelin' Freaky" (feat. B2K) 92 46 - -
"Gigolo" (feat. R. Kelly) 24 21 9 -
2005 "Can I Live?" (feat. Anthony Hamilton) - - - - Stages
2006 "Dime Piece" (feat. Izzy) - - - -

Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
1997 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Jax
1998-2000 All That Himself
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 (film) 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 Post-production

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
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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. ^ Griffin, Gil (2002-12-12). "Marching to his own beat". signonsandiego.com.
  2. ^ a b c Williams, Kam (2006-07-19). "Nick Cannon: The Monster House Interview". dallasblack.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  3. ^ Kappes, Serena (2005-09-02). "Celeb Spotlight: Nick Cannon". people.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "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. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Morales, Wilson (2005-08). "Underclassmen: An Interview with Nick Cannon". blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Soriano, César G. (2005-07-27). "The buzz on Cannon". USAToday.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  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. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-01-22). "Nick Cannon Cuts Back On Sundance Parties To Promote 'American Son'". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  11. ^ "Nick Cannon Biography". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  12. ^ "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. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ Moss, Corey (2006-04-05). "Nick Cannon Keeps Cookin' With Five Movies, New Label, LP". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  14. ^ "Nick Cannon Discography". billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  15. ^ "Nick Cannon Discography". billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  16. ^ http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/former%20christian%20cannon%20refused%20to%20get%20serious%20with%20milian_24_05_2006
  17. ^ "Reports: Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Marry". foxnews.com. 2007-05-02. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  18. ^ 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)
  19. ^ McGee, Tiffany (2007-05-08). "Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks Engaged". people.com. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  20. ^ Triggs, Charlotte. "Nick Cannon, Selita Ebanks Split Up". people.com.
  21. ^ "Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon confirm secret nuptials". CNN.com. 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  22. ^ Dubin, Danielle (2008-05-02). "Nick Cannon Relative Confirms He Married Mariah". people.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.

External links

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