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Nick Hawk
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Nick Hawk
Born
Nicholas Haas

Madison, Wisconsin
Other namesNick Haas
Occupation(s)Actor, reality television star, musician, rapper, songwriter, author and entrepreneur.

Nick Hawk (born Nicholas Haas; September 3, 1981) is an American actor, reality television star, musician, rapper, songwriter, author and entrepreneur. A former Air Force crew chief and marksman, an accomplished martial artist and 2014 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion;[1] Hawk is best known as the star of "Gigolos"—a hit reality show featured on Showtime (TV network) which focuses on the lives of five male escorts in Las Vegas, NV.

Personal life

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Nick Hawk grew up working on farms, racing dirt bikes, snowboarding, camping, wrestling, playing football and was very active in athletics. In high school, he earned varsity letters and was the wrestling captain his senior year. He wrestled in college for a year and has practiced Brazilian jiu-jitsu for over twenty years. Hawk won the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championship in 2014 and NAGA Championship in 2016.[2] After high school, he joined the Air Force for a four-year tour to earn money for schooling. He graduated and earned an English degree in 2007.[3]

Career

In 2006, Nick started his company "Explicit Strippers" which he operated through 2014. The Los Angeles based stripper booking agency for private parties has since expanded and opened franchises in Orange County, Las Vegas, San Diego and Hawaii.[4] Nick has also created his own "Nick Hawk Gigolo" branded product line of sex toys featuring[5] a molded dildo, the "Nick Hawk Gigolo at Your Service" sex doll, a Penis pump, a Whip, Handcuffs and other sexual arousal devices.[6]

Reality television

Main article: Gigolos

In 2011, Hawk first starred in the American reality television series "Gigolos". The show focuses around the lives of five male escorts living in Las Vegas. Each episode follows the men; all employees of the same escort agency Cowboys4Angels, through their daily lives and focuses on their daily interactions with clients and each other. Cameras follow the escorts on their appointments with women and include an uncensored look at intimate situations and their sexual activities. The series debuted on the premium cable channel Showtime on April 7, 2011.

Writing

In 2014, Hawk wrote a semi-autobiographical novel, "Sexoirs of a Gigolo: Complete Collection",[7] which was released by Vigliano Books on July 4, 2014. The book presents the "real life sexual experiences" of the men of Showtime's Gigolo's series. Other books written by Hawk include "Nick Hawk Gigolo Sexual Positions",[8] which is advertised as a "Comprehensive sex guide with over 60 sexual positions demonstrated". In 2016, Hawk announced plans for an upcoming book titled "Nick Hawk's 100 Kicks in the Ass: A Guide To Reach Your Full Potential & Gain Confidence".[9]

Music

Hawk made his musical debut in 2012 with his 1st single & 1st music video for the track "Gigolow" from his Album "Nick Hawk Vol. 1". In early 2016, he released a Music video for the Rap metal song "We Fight"[10] and "We Like to Show Off"[11] At least twelve Nick Hawk singles have been released, including titles "No Competition", "Leave With Me," “Tippin N Sippin", "Everybody's Got A Little Country In 'Em.[12]

In 2016, Nick's music was featured on Eminem's Shade 45 "The All Out Show" and 50 Cent's "This Is 50" show.[13]

On January 21, 2016 Hawk performed a set of his metal rap songs in Vegas at The Palms Casino Resort January 21 at the 33rd AVN Awards and also presented two awards: "All Girl Performer Of The Year" & "Best Parody" with Skin Diamond & Jacky St. James.[14]

Hawk was chosen as one of Music Connection magazine's Top 100 Unsigned Artists for 2016.[15]

Other ventures

Nick Hawk was featured on the cover of the Summer 2013 edition of Playgirl Magazine.[16]

In 2016, Nick received much attention in tabloids after insuring his penis for one million dollars. Multiple media outlets reported on it including, TMZ,[17] Cosmopolitan[18] and Stylecaster.[19]

Hawk spoke at The World Pick-up Artist Summit 2014 and The Global Seduction, Lifestyle and Relationship Conference 2015.[20]

He co-hosted the "Vegas Rocks! Magazine Hair Metal Awards Show" May 15, 2016 with Sally Steele, The Scorpions and Twisted Sister.[21]

Hawk's film credits include "Gingerdeadman II," “Fortune 500 Man," “GI Joe," “Crawlers"[22] and "American Justice which where he co-stars with John Schneider and Tommy "Tiny" Lister. The episode features his music video to his song, "Born To Be Bad" at the end of the movie during the credits.[23]

References

  1. ^ "Reality TV Star Nick Hawk Talks Strippers, His New Book, and Being More Than Just a Gigolo". marketwired.com/. September 17, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  2. ^ ""Gigolos" Star Nick Hawk Brings His Passions for Wrestling and Music to Upcoming Episodes of the Showtime Hit, Which Recently Launched Its Sixth Season". marketwired.com/. April 8, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  3. ^ "NICK". Showtime/. 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  4. ^ "Sexoirs of a Gigolo: Complete Collection". inkedmag.com. August 26, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  5. ^ "More than "just a gigolo": Wisconsin's Nick Hawk". onmilwaukee.com/. October 30, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  6. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Inside the world of the 'pick-up artists'". socialunderground.com/. 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  7. ^ "Sexoirs of a Gigolo: Complete Collection". Amazon/. 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  8. ^ "Nick Hawk Gigolo Sexual Positions". Amazon/. 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  9. ^ "Nick Hawk's 100 Kicks in the Ass: A Guide To Reach Your Full Potential & Gain Confidence". wisconsingazette.com/. September 18, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  10. ^ "Nick Hawk – We Fight". artistrack.com/. March 7, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  11. ^ "'Gigolos' star Nick Hawk: Is it time to move on from the Showtime series?". reviewjournal.com/. March 7, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  12. ^ "An Interview with a True Renaissance Man, NICK HAWK on His Hit Showtime Show, His Blossoming Music Career and More!". allaccess.com/. November 24, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  13. ^ "Gigolos Stars Nick Hawk & Garren James Speak on Life as a Male Escort – TI50". thisis50.com/. May 13, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  14. ^ "gearing-sixth-season-showtimes-gigolos". finance.yahoo.com/. January 20, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  15. ^ "2015'S HOT 100 LIVE UNSIGNED ARTISTS & BANDS". Music Conncection. November 30, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  16. ^ "Playgirl Magazine Summer 2013". September 2, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  17. ^ "'Gigolos' Star: Million Dollar Junk! With Papers to Prove It". TMZ. April 28, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  18. ^ "Why 1 Man Insured His Penis for $1 Million". Cosmopolitan. May 2, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  19. ^ "10 Burning Questions for Nick Hawk, the Man with the Million-Dollar Penis". April 1, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  20. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Inside the world of the 'pick-up artists'". dailymail. October 13, 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  21. ^ "TWISTED SISTER ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINER FOR VEGAS ROCKS! HAIR METAL AWARDS". Brave Words. January 28, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  22. ^ "Ginger Coyote Goes One on One With Gigolo's Star NICK HAWK". Punkglobe. March 1, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  23. ^ ""Gigolos" Star and Multi-Talented Musical Performer Nick Hawk Is Ready to Fight". marketwired. September 29, 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
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