Thomas Ian Nicholas had two break out roles as a young actor, both with Walt Disney Studios. Those were Rookie of the Year and A Kid in King Arthur’s Court. Since then Mr. Nicholas has done the American Pie series and became involved and besides behind-the-scenes aspects of the film industry production writing and other parts of the film industry. His acting roles seem to come full circle since childhood with getting the opportunity to portray Walt Disney in the film, Walt Before Mickey. He is also an accomplished and traveling musician and has several albums done with his band. Involved with film production and creation, as well as touring and performing with and without his band, Mr. Nicholas is also in making an appearance is at Wizard World conventions projects he’s working on and to engage with his fans.
I had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Nicholas at Wizard World Austin November 2017, extremely engaging, fun-filled, and insightful conversation with a very fascinating and a kind individual.
Mr. Nicholas is currently working on producing a movie based on a handbook for Mortals by Lani Sarem as a major motion picture, also has upcoming pilot where he plays a villain went back to his roots as a dramatic actor. Thomas Ian Nicholas has also been known to pop up at different venues with his band, such as the Alamo Drafthouse in various cities or other small concert venues to perform live for his fans. A very clear connection between his acting and musical sides is in his album Frat Party, which contains several covers of songs that appeared and the various American Pie films in which Mr. Nicholas was part of the cast. Mr. Nicholas is currently scheduled to appear Wizard World New Orleans 2018 as well as future dates with the comic convention chain during that coming year.
