Nick Cannon

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Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon, January 2007
Nick Cannon, January 2007
Background information
Birth name Nicholas Scott Cannon
Born October 8, 1980 (1980-10-08) (age 27)
Origin San Diego, California, U.S.
Genre(s) Rap, hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, comedian, record producer, actor
Label(s) Jive Records
Can I Ball Records
Website Official Website

Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon (born October 8, 1980) is an American actor and rapper.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Cannon was born in San Diego, California, the son of Beth Gardner (née Hackett), an accountant, and James Cannon, a televangelist who hosted a public access TV ministry in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1][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] 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.[3]

[edit] Career

After graduating from high school in 1998, 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] and produced the MTV improv comedy series Wild 'N Out, which he also hosts.[7]In 2006, Cannon lent his voice for the animated feature Monster House,[3] followed by a role in the drama Bobby.[8]

The following year, Cannon created Short Circuitz, a sketch comedy series that also airs on MTV.[9] Most recently, he has appeared in the Direct-to-DVD remake of Day of the Dead[10] and the independent drama American Son.[11]

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".[12] His debut self titled album was released in 2003 and included the single "Your Pops Don't Like Me".[13] In 2005, Cannon formed his own record label, Can I Ball Records, with plans to release his second album, Stages, later that year.[14] The album's first single, "Can I Live?" was released in July of 2005,[15] followed by the second single "Dime Piece" in March of 2006.[16]

[edit] Personal life

Cannon dated Grammy-nominated singer and actress Christina Milian, and briefly dated socialite Kim Kardashian.[17] Cannon began dating Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks in February 2007.[18] Six weeks later, on May 7, 2007, Cannon proposed to Ebanks via the Times Square jumbotron.[19] The couple called off their engagement later that year.[20]

On April 30, 2008, Cannon married singer Mariah Carey at Carey's estate on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera.[21][22]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Nick Cannon
Stages
  • Released: Unreleased
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  • Singles: "Can I Live?", "Dime Piece"

[edit] 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) - - - -

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
1998-2000 All That Himself TV, 5 episodes
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 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

[edit] Awards and nominations

Year Result Award Category Film or series
2003 Nominated Black Reel Awards Best Breakthrough Performance - Viewer's Choice Drumline
2006 Nominated Black Reel Awards 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 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Television Actor The Nick Cannon Show
2003 Nominated Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Television Actor The Nick Cannon Show
Nominated MTV Movie Awards Breakthrough Male Performance Drumline
Nominated MTV Movie Awards 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 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Breakout Star - Male Drumline
2004 Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Liplock Love Don't Cost a Thing (Shared with Christina Milian)
Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Liar Love Don't Cost a Thing
Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Chemistry Love Don't Cost a Thing (Shared with Christina Milian)
2006 Nominated Teen Choice Awards TV - Choice Personality Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'n Out
2007 Nominated Teen Choice Awards TV - Choice Personality Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'n Out

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-31643402_ITM
  2. ^ http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20021212-9999_1c12drum.html
  3. ^ a b c Williams, Kam (2006-07-19). Nick Cannon: The Monster House Interview. dallasblack.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  4. ^ Kappes, Serena; Hay, Carla (2005-09-02). Celeb Spotlight: Nick Cannon. people.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  5. ^ "Multi-talented performer Nick Cannon is a hit on TV, in movies and on CD - in the spotlight", Jet, 2004-01-04. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. 
  6. ^ Morales, Wilson (2005-08). Underclassmen: An Interview with Nick Cannon. blackfilm.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  7. ^ Soriano, César G. (2005-07-27). The buzz on Cannon. USAToday.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  8. ^ Morales, William (2006-11-13). An Interview with Nick Cannon. blackfilm.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  9. ^ Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz. mtv.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  10. ^ "Family Room Recruits Mena Suvari, Ving Rhames and Nick Cannon Top Remake of Day of the Dead", Business Wire, 2006-07-24. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. 
  11. ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-01-22). Nick Cannon Cuts Back On Sundance Parties To Promote 'American Son'. mtv.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  12. ^ Nick Cannon Biography. mtv.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  13. ^ "Nick Cannon Drops `Your Pops Don't Like Me'; Self-Titled Debut Album to Drop on March 4", Business Wire, 2003-01-17. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. 
  14. ^ Moss, Corey (2006-04-05). Nick Cannon Keeps Cookin' With Five Movies, New Label, LP. mtv.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  15. ^ Nick Cannon Discography. billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  16. ^ Nick Cannon Discography. billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  17. ^ Reports: Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Marry. foxnews.com (2007-05-02). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  18. ^ Tan, Michelle; Triggs, Charlotte (2007-02-22). Nick Cannon & Selita Ebanks: So In Love. people.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  19. ^ McGee, Tiffany (2007-05-08). Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks Engaged. people.com. Retrieved on 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 on 2008-05-30.
  22. ^ Dubin, Danielle (2008-05-02). Nick Cannon Relative Confirms He Married Mariah. people.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.

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