Nick Jonas is an American singer, actor and songwriter. Jonas began acting in theater at the age of seven and released his debut single in 2002 which caught the attention of Columbia Records where Jonas formed a band with his older brothers, Joe and Kevin, known as the Jonas Brothers. The group released their debut studio album It’s About Time through the Columbia label in 2006. After leaving Columbia Records and signing with Hollywood Records, the group released their self-titled second studio album in 2007, which became their breakthrough record.
Birth Name
Nicholas Jerry Jonas
Nickname
Nick, Nick J., Mr. President, Nj
Genre
Teen Pop, Pop Rock
Instruments
Vocals, Banjo, Bass, Cello, Drums, Glockenspiel, Guitar (acoustic, semi-acoustic, electric), Keyboards, Percussion, Piano
Labels
Columbia, Hollywood, Jonas
Profession
Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Actor
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Nick Jonas was born on September 16, 1992 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Age
He is currently 26 years old.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
Nick has Italian ancestry (from great-grandfather’s side) and is of English, German, Irish, Cherokee, French-Canadian and Scottish descent.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Nick was home schooled by his mother like the older brothers Nick and Joe.
Family Details
- Father – Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr. (Musician and former ordained minister at an Assemblies of God church)
- Mother – Denise Jonas (Former sign language teacher and singer)
- Siblings – Joe Jonas (Older Brother), Frankie Jonas (Younger Brother; b. 2000), Kevin Jonas (Older Brother)
- Others – Danielle Jonas (Sister-in-law)
Manager
Kevin Jonas Sr. (father of Jonas brothers) is the manager of Nick Jonas.
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Nick Jonas dated –
- Miley Cyrus (2006-2007) – For more than a year, singers Nick and Miley dated from June 2006 until December 2007. They first met at a pediatric AIDS event.
- Malese Jow (2008) – Nick and singer and actress, Malese Jow were romantically linked with each other in early 2008.
- Selena Gomez (2008-2010) – Nick met singer Selena Gomez during the Burnin’ Up music video shooting in May 2008. They soon started dating together. This also sparked some RUMORs of a dispute between Selena and Miley. Gomez called it quits with Nick in March 2010, after dating for almost 2 years. The couple was often called as Nelena by their fans.
- Jordan Pruitt (2009) – Singers Jordan and Nick dated together in the first quarter of 2009. They first met when Jordan was opening for the Jonas Brothers and The Cheetah Girls.
- Courtney Galiano (2009) – Dancer Courtney Galiano met Nick during the filming of the Disney Channel’s Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam in 2009. They dated effectively for three months from September 4 until December 9, 2009.
- Samantha Barks (2010-2011) – English actress Samantha and Nick dated for a limited time from October 2010 to January 2011. They first met on the set of 2010 concert movie Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert.
- Delta Goodrem (2011-2012) – This time Nick found a different lady. Australian singer Delta Goodrem was spotted with Nick coming out of the Arclight Cinema in Los Angeles. They dated for a pretty long time from May 2011 until February 2012.
- Gigi Hadid (2012-2013) – American model Gigi and Jonas were introduced from their mutual friend. And, so they dated for about a month from December 2012 until January 2013.
- Olivia Culpo (2013-2015) – After meeting an American model on a pageant event, Nick started dating Olivia Culpo in July 2013. Nick’s hit song “Jealous” was actually about Olivia. The couple split in June 2015.
- Kendall Jenner (2015) – In August 2015, Nick dated model Kendall Jenner. It was confirmed by Us Magazine. Model Gigi Hadid served as a matchmaker and reintroduced the two. At that time, Gigi was dating Joe Jonas.
- Kate Hudson (2015) – In September 2015, actress Kate Hudson and Nick were RUMORed to have had a fling with each other when they went Disney World together and had breakfast, the next morning.
- Priyanka Chopra (2017-Present) – Nick was first spotted with Indian actress, Priyanka Chopra during MET Gala 2017. After that, they made several public appearances and were seen during a concert and on a yacht. Nick and Priyanka were rumored to have got engaged in July 2018. But, the couple actually got engaged on August 18, 2018, in Mumbai, India. They got married in India at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur on December 1, 2018.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 9 inches
- In centimeters – 175 cm
- In meters – 1.75 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 68 kg
- In Pounds – 150 lbs
Body Build
Athletic
Body Measurements
Nick Jonas’s body specifications may be –
- Chest – 40 in or 102 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 14 in or 35.5 cm
- Waist – 32 in or 81 cm
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Best Known For
Being a member of the pop rock band Jonas Brothers, which he formed with his older brothers, Joe and Kevin. The band was active from 2005 to 2013. He is also known for his debut single “Who I Am“, which he released in January 2010 with the band Nick Jonas & The Administration.
Film Debut
Nick appeared in 2008 in a 3D concert film Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert as himself with Demi Lovato and the older brothers.
Album Debut
Before the formation of Jonas Brothers band in 2005, he already released his debut album titled Nicholas Jonas in September 2005. His older brothers are also featured on some of the songs.
Television Debut
Nick guest appeared in American television series, Hannah Montana as himself in 2007 in the second season of episode 16 titled “Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas”.
Brand Endorsements
He endorsed the brands Baby Bottle Pop, Burger King, Breakfast Breaks, Gi Joe, Legos (before They Were Famous), Upcoming with his brothers Nick and Joe Jonas.
Distinctive Features
- Diabetic dog tag
- Dark curly hair
Awards & Nominations
Year | Title | Award | Nominated work | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica | Best Fashionista (Most Fashionable) | Himself | Won |
2010 | Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actor | Himself | Nominated |
Nickelodeon Mexico Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite International Character Male | Himself | Nominated | |
Teen Choice Awards | Choice Music: Love Song | “Stay” | Nominated | |
Choice Breakout Artist: Male | Nick Jonas & The Administration | Nominated | ||
Young Hollywood Awards | Young Hollywood Artist of the Year[ | Himself | Won | |
2011 | Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actor | Himself | Nominated |
DRLC | DREAM Award | Himself | Won | |
2012 | Broadway Beacon Awards 2012 | “Contributions to the theater community” | Himself | Won |
2013 | Teen Choice Awards | Acuvue Inspire Award | Himself | Won |
2014 | Young Hollywood Awards | Coolest Crossover Artist | Himself | Won |
MTV European Music Awards | Artist on the Rise | Himself | Nominated | |
2015 | Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Male Singer | Himself | Won |
Radio Disney Music Awards | He’s The One – Best Male Artist | Himself | Nominated | |
XOXO – Best Crush Song | “Jealous” | Nominated | ||
Much Music Video Awards | Favorite International Artist | Himself | Nominated | |
Teen Choice Awards | Choice Male Artist | Himself | Nominated | |
Choice Song: Male Artist | “Jealous” | Nominated | ||
MTV Video Music Awards | Best Male Video | “Chains” | Nominated | |
MTV Europe Music Award | Best US Act | Himself | Nominated | |
American Music Awards | Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock | Himself | Nominated | |
2016 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Premium Cable TV Actor | Kingdom | Nominated |
Favorite Male Artist | Himself | Nominated | ||
Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Male Singer | Himself | Nominated | |
Radio Disney Music Awards | He’s The One – Best Male Artist | Himself | Nominated | |
iHeartRadio Music Awards | Triple Threat Artist | Himself | Nominated | |
BMI Awards | Pop Songwriter | “Jealous” | Won | |
iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards | iHeartRadio International Artist of the Year | Himself – “Close” | Won | |
Most Buzzworthy International Artist or Group | Nominated | |||
Teen Choice Awards | Choice Music: Male Artist | Himself | Nominated | |
Choice Music Single: Male | “Close” – Nick Jonas featuring Tove Lo | Nominated | ||
Choice Music: Love Song | “Close” – Nick Jonas featuring Tove Lo | Nominated | ||
Choice Summer Music Star: Male | Himself | Nominated | ||
Choice Summer Tour | “Future Now Tour” – Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas | Nominated | ||
Choice Style: Male | Himself | Won | ||
MTV Video Music Awards | Song of Summer | “Bacon” | Nominated | |
2017 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Premium Series Actor | Kingdom | Nominated |
Radio Disney Music Awards | He’s The one – Best Male Artist | Himself | Nominated | |
Stuck In Our Heads – Best Song To Lip Sync To | Bacon | Nominated | ||
I’m With The Band! – Radio Disney Favorite Tour | Himself & Demi Lovato – Future now tour | Nominated | ||
Hero Award | Himself | Won | ||
CMT Music Awards | CMT Performance of the Year | “Close” – with Thomas Rhett | Nominated | |
2018 | 75th Golden Globe Awards | Best Original Song – Motion Picture | Home | Nominated |
Guild of Music Supervisors’ GMS Awards | Best Song/Recording Created for a Film | Home | Nominated | |
2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best On-Screen Team | Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Nominated | |
2018 Teen Choice Awards | ChoiceSceneStealer | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough | Nominated | |
2018 MTV Europe Music Awards | Best World Stage | Himself | Nominated |
Nick Jonas Favorite
- Favorite Actors – Matt Long, Keri Lynn Pratt
- Favorite Boy Band – The Commodores
- Favorite Candy – Sour Gummy Worms
- Favorite Comedian –Kevin Hart
- Favorite Snack – Popcorn
- Favorite Car – Escalade
- Favorite NFL Team – Dallas Cowboys
- Favorite Color – Blue
- Favorite Sport – Baseball
- Favorite Ice Cream – Cotton Candy
- Favorite Movie – Finding Neverland
- Favorite Superhero – Spiderman
- Favorite Childhood Book – Magic Tree House
- Favorite Sandwich – Italian Hero
- Favorite Food – Sushi, steak
- Favorite Movie – Juno (2007)
- Favorite Song – Superstition (By Stevie Wonder)
- Favorite Musicians – Elvis Costello, Fall Out Boy, Johnny Cash, Switchfoot, Stevie Wonder
- Favorite Football Teams – Giants, the Cowboys
Nick Jonas Net Worth
Nick Jonas’s net worth has accumulated to approximately $25 million dollars.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Nick Jonas
- Instagram – nickjonas
- Twitter – Nick Jonas
- YouTube Channel – NickJonasVEVO
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nick Jonas
- Nick used to have a dog named Cocco. Now, he has a dog named Elvis.
- He starred in a commercial when he was just 7 years old.
- At a very young age, he started doing theatre and Broadway.
- He performed characters like Tiny Tim, Chip Potts, Little Jake, and Gavroche on Broadway.
- In December 2005, the band released their debut single, “Mandy”.
- On August 8, 2006, the band released their debut album “It’s About Time”.
- In 2007, they signed with Hollywood Records and released their self-titled second album on August 7.
- The album became a huge hit and entered Top 5 of Billboard 200 in the United States.
- In May 2008, he and his brothers starred in their own TV show “Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream“.
- Nick Jonas also formed a band named Nick Jonas & The Administration. The band released their first album in 2010.
- He appeared with Demi Lovato in the popular television show “The X Factor,” as a mentor.
- In 2013, Nick hosted the Miss USA 2013 Competition on NBC.
- On October 29, 2013, the band announced that they have decided to split due to creative differences.
- In 2014, he starred as Nate Kulina in the drama series Kingdom.
- He first enjoyed the famous bull run of Spain at the age of 15.
- As a teen, he suffered from diabetes and was diagnosed at the age of 13 with Type I Diabetes.
- He is the diabetes ambassador of Bayer Diabetes Care since August 2008. the idea is to create awareness among the young people.
- Jonas released his second studio album, Nick Jonas (2014), though Island Records on November 10.
- Jonas also starred in the drama film Goat (2016) alongside James Franco, released on September 23.
- In 2017, Jonas contributed to the song “Home”. The song was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
- In May 26, 2017, Jonas released the single “Remember I Told You” which features British singer-songwriter Anne-Marie and American singer and producer Mike Posner.
- Visit his official website @ nickjonas.com.