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Early life
Jonas was born in Dallas, Texas.[1] His mother, Denise (née Miller), is a former sign language teacher and singer, and his father, Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr., is a songwriter, musician, and former ordained minister at an Assemblies of God church.[2][3][4][5] He was raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey and homeschooled by his mother. Nick is of Italian (from a great-grandfather), German, Irish, English, Cherokee, and French-Canadian descent.[6][7][8]Career
Career beginnings: 2000-2005
Jonas's career started when he was discovered at the age of six in a barber shop, while his mother was getting her hair cut and was referred to a professional show business manager.[9][10] At the age of 7, he began performing on Broadway.[11][12] He had acted in several plays, including A Christmas Carol (in 2000 as Tiny Tim and Scrooge at eight), Annie Get Your Gun (in 2001 as Little Jake), Beauty and the Beast (in 2002 as Chip), and Les Misérables (in 2003 as Gavroche).[12][13][14][15] After Les Misérables closed, he performed in The Sound of Music (as Kurt) at the Paper Mill Playhouse.[16]In 2002, while performing in Beauty and the Beast, Jonas wrote a song with his father called "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)." With background vocals from the Beauty and the Beast cast, Nick recorded the song on the 2002 annual Broadway "Equity Fights AIDS" album, Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Vol. 4.[17][18] In November 2003, INO Records received a demo copy of "Joy To The World (A Christmas Prayer)".[19] The label released the song to Christian radio, where it quickly became popular on Record & Radio's Christian Adult Contemporary Chart.[18]
By September 2004, an executive at Columbia Records discovered Jonas' song.[17][18] He was soon jointly signed to INO Records and Columbia Records and released the single "Dear God".[20][21] A second single, "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" (a re-recorded version), was released on November 16.[22] It was supposed to be followed by a December release of a self-titled solo album Nicholas Jonas, but the album was pushed back.[23] It did, however, get a limited release.[24] Nick, along with his brothers, Kevin and Joe, co-wrote songs for the album.[17] In early 2005, Columbia Records' new president, Steve Greenberg, heard Jonas' record. While Greenberg did not like the album, he did like Nick's voice.[25]
Jonas Brothers: 2005-2010
Main article: Jonas Brothers
After meeting with Jonas and hearing the song, "Please Be Mine", written and performed by the brothers, Daylight/Columbia Records decided to sign the three as a group act.[17][26][27] After being signed to Columbia, the brothers considered naming their group "Sons of Jonas" before settling on the name "Jonas Brothers."[28] It's About Time, the brothers' first album was released on August 8, 2006.[29] According to the band's manager, it was only a "limited release" of a little over 50,000 copies. Because Sony was not interested in further promoting the band, the Jonas Brothers considered switching labels. The band was ultimately dropped by Columbia Records in early 2007. After shortly being without a label, the Jonas Brothers signed with Hollywood Records in February 2007.[30][31] Around the same time, brothers began appearing in commercials for Baby Bottle Pops, singing the jingle.[31] Their self-titled second album, Jonas Brothers, was released on August 7, 2007.[32] It reached number five on the Billboard 200 chart in its first week. It has since sold over three million copies worldwide. On August 17, 2007, Jonas, along with his brothers, guest starred in an episode of Hannah Montana, which aired after the premiere of High School Musical 2 and the Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb.[33] The episode broke basic cable records with a record 10.7 million viewers and became basic cable's most watched series telecast ever.[34]
The Jonas Brothers' third studio album, A Little Bit Longer, was released in the United States on August 12, 2008. It sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The Jonas Brothers were listed number 9 on the richest pop acts of 2008. Jonas and his brothers starred in the Disney Channel Original Series JONAS about a pop band trying to live a normal life, which premiered May 2, 2009 and concluded on March 14, 2010. Filming for the second season began in February 2010. The second season was renamed Jonas L.A., and premiered on June 20, 2010. On November 8, 2010, it was announced that the series had been cancelled.[36] The Jonas Brothers' fourth studio album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, was released in the United States in June, 2009.
Solo projects: 2010-2011
Main article: Nick Jonas & the Administration
On June 21, 2010, Jonas made his West End debut performing in Les Misérables for the second time, but this time as the role of Marius Pontmercy.[39] Jonas was originally supposed to play the role for only three weeks, but was able to extend his run until July 24, 2010, because of changes in the Jonas Brothers tour schedule.[40] He also appeared in the 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2 Arena on October 3, 2010, again playing the role of Marius Pontmercy.[41] From August 5–7, 2011, Jonas performed in the musical Hairspray as Link Larkin at the Hollywood Bowl.[42] Jonas appeared in the 2011 series Mr. Sunshine; he played Eli White, an up-and-coming singer who wants everything his way before he performs at the Sunshine Center.[43] He also plays the role of Ryan on the sitcom Last Man Standing.[44][45]
Jonas Brothers reunion: 2012
In February 2012, he appeared in episode of Smash in the role of Lyle West, a young musician and television star backing a promising Broadway musical;[46][47] Jonas will reprise the role of Lyle West in the show's season finale on May 14.[48] Nick had a cameo appearance in the last episode of the second season of the comedy web series Submissions Only.[49] Jonas was to perform in the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" as J. Pierrepont Finch[50] from January 24 till July 1, 2012.[51] However, the musical ended its run on May 20.[52][53] Jonas recorded 5 songs for the How To Succeed in Business soundtrack.[54][55]On March 6, 2012, the Jonas Brothers released a video on Twitter of them in their home studio, along with the hashtag "#JonasBrothers2012", suggesting that a reunion was occurring.[56] Starting on August 19, 2012, the eldest Jonas brother will appear in an E! reality series[57] alongside his wife Danielle and brothers Nick and Joe. "Married to Jonas" will document the young couple's domestic life as well as the brothers' recording efforts as they prepare to release their newest group album.[58]
On May 1, 2012, it was announced that after 6 years with Hollywood Records, the Jonas Brothers had parted ways with their label. The band has bought back the rights to their master recordings, merchandising, and publishing, and plans to release their upcoming fifth album with a new label.[59]
On July 4, 2012, Jonas joined his brother, Joe Jonas on stage and performed a collection of Jonas Brothers songs toghter on the Philly’s Fourth of July Jam.[60][61] On July 18, 2012, he joined Demi Lovato in Los Angeles on stage at the Greek Theatre during her Summer Tour 2012 and performed the songs Don't Forget and Catch Me with her.[62][63]
On July 30, 2012: Jonas is reportedly in final negotiations to join the judging panel in the twelfth season of Fox's American Idol.[64][65][66][67][68] On August 4, 2012, he released a statement that he's considered for the judging role.[69] However, on August 27, 2012, it was reported that he had signed a deal with Fox to be a guest mentor next to Demi Lovato on The X-Factor after she chooses the four people that will continue the contest.[70]
Personal life
Jonas was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at the age of thirteen and wears an OmniPod insulin pump to help him manage his condition.[71] He has developed the Change for the Children Foundation. Partnering with five different charities, their goal is to raise money and awareness for diabetes.[72] He also developed a public service announcement with the Washington Nationals to support diabetes care at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.[73]Since August 6, 2008, Bayer Diabetes Care has partnered with Jonas as a diabetes ambassador to promote the idea for young people to manage their diabetes.[74] Jonas testified in the U.S. Senate to promote more research funding for the condition.[75] In 2010, Nick further volunteered his efforts for Do Something by offering his time as a prize to teens who donated jeans to Do Something and Aeropostale's "Teens for Jeans" campaign.[76] Further, Nick filmed another PSA, this one in support of Do Something's "Battle of the Bands" campaign, for the advancement of music education in schools.[77] Nick is also is a member of the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration, along with Jordin Sparks, Genevieve Ryan, and Brodi Conover.[78][79][80]
Singer and actress Miley Cyrus has stated that she dated Jonas from June 2006 to December 2007. Cyrus claimed they were "in love" and began dating soon after they first met.[81][82] Jonas dated Australian actress and singer Delta Goodrem from May 2011 to February 2012.[83][84]
Discography
Main article: Nick Jonas discography
Further information: Jonas Brothers discography and Nick Jonas and the Administration#Discography
- Albums
- Nicholas Jonas (2004)
Tours
Further information: Jonas Brothers tours
In January 2010, Nick Jonas & The Administration began touring in support of their debut album, Who I Am.[37] Apart from guest appearances at specific events, it marks the first time Nick has toured without his brothers, Kevin and Joe. In September 2011 and October 2011, Nick Jonas & The Administration began touring through South America in support of their debut album, Who I Am.[38]
- Headlining
- Who I Am Tour (2010)
- Nick Jonas 2011 Tour (2011)
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Best of Both Worlds Concert | Himself | 3D Concert film |
| Camp Rock | Nate Gray | Made for television | |
| 2009 | Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | Himself | 3D Concert film |
| Band in a Bus | Himself | Reality DVD | |
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian | Cherub | Film | |
| 2010 | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Nate Gray | Made for television; Completed |
| Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert | Marius Pontmercy | Limited theatrical release; Released on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK November 29, 2010 | |
| 2011 | Jonas Brothers: The Journey | Himself | (Unauthorized Documentary)[85] |
| TV Series | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Hannah Montana | Himself | "Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas" (Season 2, Episode 16) |
| 2008, 2010 | Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream | Himself | Reality series |
| 2009 – 2010 | JONAS L.A. | Nick Lucas | Disney Channel Original Series |
| 2011 | Mr. Sunshine | Eli White | "Employee Of The Year" (Season 1, Episode 2) |
| Last Man Standing | Ryan | "Last Christmas Standing" (Season 1, Episode 10) | |
| 2012 | Smash | Lyle West | "The Cost of Art" (Season 1, Episode 4) "Bombshell"[86] (Season 1, Episode 15)[48][87] |
| Submissions Only | Lonely Dancer [88] | "Another Interruption" (Season 2, Episode 8)[49] | |
| Married to Jonas | Himself | (Docu-soap) airs August 2012 [58][89][90] | |
| The X Factor USA | Himself | TBA episode (Judges House)[91] | |
| Guest appearances | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Studio DC: Almost Live | Himself | Second show |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Himself | "The Akers Family" (Season 6, Episode 2) | |
| 2009 | Saturday Night Live | Himself | February 14, 2009 episode |
| The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! | Himself | December 2, 2009 episode | |
| 2010 | Live with Regis and Kelly | Himself (Co-Host) | January 8, 2010 episode |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Himself | January 8, 2010 episode[92] | |
| Critics Choice Awards | Himself | January 15, 2010 episode[93][94] | |
| Late Show with David Letterman | Himself | January 18, 2010 episode[95][96] | |
| The Jay Leno Show | Himself | January 28, 2010 episode[97][98] | |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Himself | February 3, 2010 episode[99][100] | |
| Minute to Win It | Himself | May 12, 2010 episode | |
| Good Morning America | Himself | May 13, 2010 episode[101] | |
| I Get That a Lot | Himself | May 19, 2010 episode | |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Himself | "The Heathcock Family" (Season 7, Episode 17) | |
| The Biggest Loser | Himself | Season 10, Episode 13 [102][103][104] | |
| 2011 | Rachael Ray | Himself | February 15, 2011 episode |
| The View | Himself | June 8, 2011 episode | |
| Dancing With The Stars | Himself | Audience Member[105] | |
| The Chew | Himself | November 11, 2011 episode[106] | |
| 2012 | Live With Kelly | Himself | January 26, 2012 episode[107][108] |
| Good Morning America | Himself | January 26, 2012 episode,[109] May 17, 2012 episode[110] | |
| The View | Himself | February 17, 2012 episode[111] | |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Himself | February 20, 2012 episode[111] | |
| The Wendy Williams Show | Himself | March 20, 2012 episode [112] | |
| Empire Girls: Julissa & Adrienne | Himself | episode[113] | |
| Opening Act | Himself | Nick Jonas & Patrick Tanner[114] | |
| Music video | |||
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
| 2011 | My Time[115] | Gabrielle Giguere | Producer, cameo |
| Musicals | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | A Christmas Carol | Tiny Tim | |
| 2001 | Annie Get Your Gun | Little Jake | |
| 2002 | Beauty and the Beast | Chip | |
| 2003 | Les Misérables | Gavroche | |
| The Sound of Music | Kurt | ||
| 2010 | Les Misérables | Marius Pontmercy | June 21, 2010 - July 24, 2010 ; October 3, 2010 (25th Anniversary Concert) |
| 2011 | Hairspray | Link Larkin | August 5, 2011 - August 7, 2011 |
| 2012 | How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying | J. Pierrepont Finch[50] | January 24, 2012 - May 20, 2012[51][52] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica | "Best Fashionista (Most Fashionable)" | Himself | Won |
| 2010 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | "Favorite TV Actor" | Himself | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards 2010 | Choice Music: Love Song | "Stay" | Nominated | |
| Choice Breakout Artist: Male | Nick Jonas & The Administration | Nominated | ||
| J-14 Teen Icon Awards 2010 | Iconic TV Actor[116] | Himself, Jonas L.A[117] | Won | |
| Iconic Male Star[116] | Himself[117] | Nominated | ||
| Iconic Of The Year[116] | Himself[117] | Nominated | ||
| Young Hollywood Awards | "Young hollywood Artist of the year"[118] | Himself | Won | |
| 2011 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | "Favorite TV Actor"[119] | Himself | Nominated |
| J-14 Teen Icon Awards 2011 | Iconic Couple [Couples dating or have dated in 2011][120] | Nick Jonas & Delta Goodrem | Nominated | |
| Iconic Male Star[120] | Himself | Nominated | ||
| Iconic Triple Threat[Acting, singing, and dancing][120] | Himself | Nominated | ||
| DRLC | DREAM Award[121][122] | Himself | Won | |
| 2012 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | "Favorite Replacement "[123][124][125] | Himself | Nominated |
| Z100 Z Boy Band Awards 2012 | "The Justin Timberlake Biggest Breakout Star "[126][127] | Himself [128] | Won | |
| Broadway Beacon Awards 2012 | "his contributions to the theater community"[129][130] | Himself [131] | Won | |
| J-14 Teen Icon Awards 2012 | Iconic Triple Threat[Acting, singing, and dancing][132] | Himself | Pending | |
| Iconic Editor's Choice[132] | Himself | Pending |
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