| Nick Cannon |
 Nick Cannon, January 2007 |
| Background information |
| Birth name | Nicholas Scott Cannon |
| Born | October 8, 1980 (1980-10-08) (age 29) San Diego, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper, comedian, record producer, actor, television host |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Jive, Can I Ball, Columbia |
| Website | www.nickcannon.com |
Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon (born October 8, 1980)[1] is an American actor, rapper, and television personality. On television, Cannon began as a teenage sketch comedian on All That before going on to host shows The Nick Cannon Show and Wild 'N Out and the fourth season of America's Got Talent. He acted in the films Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing, and Roll Bounce. As a rapper, he released a self-titled debut album in 2003 with the hit single "Gigolo", a collaboration with singer R. Kelly. In 2006, Cannon recorded singles "Dime Piece" and "My Wife" for a planned album Stages, which was never released. Cannon married singer Mariah Carey in 2008. Nick Cannon is now the chairman of Teen Nick.
[edit] Early life
Cannon was born in San Diego[1] to Beth Gardner and James Cannon, a televangelist who hosted a public access TV ministry in Charlotte, North Carolina.[2] As a child, Cannon divided his time between living with his mother and grandmother in San Diego, and with his father in Charlotte. He began performing at the age of eight,[3] and at the age of eleven, he landed a spot on his father's cable access program performing stand-up comedy.[4] 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] Nick attended Quail Hollow Middle School. He graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1998. When he was cast for the movie Drum Line, he was residing in Southside Terrace off of Nellieville Road in Augusta, Georgia.
[edit] Career
[edit] Acting
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]. In 2006, Cannon lent his voice for the animated feature Monster House,[3] followed by a role in the drama Bobby.[7]
The following year, Cannon created Short Circuitz, a sketch comedy series that also airs on MTV.[8] Most recently, he has appeared in the Direct-to-DVD remake of Day of the Dead[9] and the independent drama American Son.[10]
[edit] Hosting
In 2005, Cannon produced and hosted the MTV improv comedy series Wild 'N Out.[11] In 2009, He hosted the fourth season of America's Got Talent.[12] He also hosted the first and only season of Nickelodeon's Friday Night Slimetime. He also was the DJ on Ellen DeGeneres's Bigger, Longer, And Wider show.
[edit] Rapping
As a teenager, Cannon formed the rap duo "Da Bomb Squad" with his best friend Steve Groves; they opened for the likes of Will Smith, LFO, 98 Degrees, and Montell Jordan.
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".[13] His debut self titled album was released in 2003 and included the single "Your Pops Don't Like Me".[14]
In 2005, Cannon formed his own record label, Can I Ball Records, with plans to release his second album, Stages, later that year.[15] The album's first single, "Can I Live?" was released in July 2005[16] followed by the second single "Dime Piece" in March 2006.[17] His second album has been shelved and has not seen release as of 2009. He is currently the Chairman of TeenNick.
[edit] Personal life
Cannon dated Grammy-nominated singer and actress Christina Milian [18] and socialite Kim Kardashian.[19] Cannon began dating Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks in February 2007[20] and just six weeks later on May 7, 2007, Cannon proposed to Ebanks via the Times Square jumbotron.[21] The couple called off their engagement five months later in October 2007.[22]
On April 30, 2008 Cannon married singer Mariah Carey at Carey's estate on the Bahamian island of Windermere.[23][24][25] The two share a short haired Jack Russell Terrier named Cha Cha.[26]
Cannon's aunt is prominent womanist theologian Katie Geneva Cannon, who is currently serving as Annie Scales Rogers Professor for Christian Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions[27] | Certifications and sales |
| US | US R&B |
| 2003 | Nick Cannon - 1st studio album
- Released on December 9, 2003
| 83 | 15 | |
| 2010 | Stages - 2nd studio album
- Unreleased
| — | — | |
[edit] Singles
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Film or series |
| 2003 | Nominated | Black Reel Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance — Viewer's Choice | Drumline |
| 2006 | Nominated | Best Ensemble | Roll Bounce (Shared with cast) |
| 2007 | Won | Cannes Film Festival | Male Revelation | - |
| 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 | Favorite Television Actor | The Nick Cannon Show |
| 2003 | Nominated | Favorite Television Actor | The Nick Cannon Show |
| Nominated | MTV Movie Awards | Breakthrough Male Performance | Drumline |
| Nominated | 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 | Choice Movie Breakout Star — Male | Drumline |
| 2004 | Nominated | Choice Movie Liplock | Love Don't Cost a Thing (Shared with Christina Milian) |
| Nominated | Choice Movie Liar | Love Don't Cost a Thing |
| Nominated | Choice Movie Chemistry | Love Don't Cost a Thing (Shared with Christina Milian) |
| 2006 | Nominated | TV — Choice Personality | Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'n Out |
| 2007 | Nominated | TV — Choice Personality | Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'n Out |
[edit] References
- ^ a b LeVasseur, Andrea. "Nick Cannon — Biography". Allmovie. http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=2:346033~T1. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ^ Griffin, Gil (2002-12-12). "Marching to his own beat". signonsandiego.com. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20021212-9999_1c12drum.html.
- ^ a b c Williams, Kam (2006-07-19). "Nick Cannon: The Monster House Interview". dallasblack.com. http://www.dallasblack.com/site.aspx/entertainment/nickcannonmonsterhouse. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Kappes, Serena; Hay, Carla (2005-09-02). "Celeb Spotlight: Nick Cannon". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1099874,00.html. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Multi-talented performer Nick Cannon is a hit on TV, in movies and on CD — in the spotlight". Jet. 2004-01-04. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_2_105/ai_112411518. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Morales, Wilson (2005-08). "Underclassmen: An Interview with Nick Cannon". blackfilm.com. http://www.blackfilm.com/20050826/features/nickcannon.shtml. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Morales, William (2006-11-13). "An Interview with Nick Cannon". blackfilm.com. http://www.blackfilm.com/20061110/features/nickcannon.shtml. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz". mtv.com. http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/short_circuitz/series.jhtml#bio. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Family Room Recruits Mena Suvari, Ving Rhames and Nick Cannon Top Remake of Day of the Dead". Business Wire. 2006-07-24. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2006_July_24/ai_n16546962. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-01-22). "Nick Cannon Cuts Back On Sundance Parties To Promote 'American Son'". mtv.com. http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1580008/20080122/story.jhtml. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Soriano, César G. (2005-07-27). "The buzz on Cannon". USAToday.com. http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2005-07-27-cannon_x.htm. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Nick Cannon to Host America's Got Talent 4 Realityblurred, February 10, 2009
- ^ "Nick Cannon Biography". mtv.com. http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/cannon_nick/artist.jhtml. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Drops `Your Pops Don't Like Me'; Self-Titled Debut Album to Drop on March 4". Business Wire. 2003-01-17. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2003_Jan_17/ai_96549667. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Moss, Corey (2006-04-05). "Nick Cannon Keeps Cookin' With Five Movies, New Label, LP". mtv.com. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1527826/20060404/cannon_nick.jhtml. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Discography". billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=510847&aid=723730. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Discography". billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=510847&aid=765916. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Nick Cannon - Former Christian Cannon Refused To Get Serious With Milian
- ^ "Reports: Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Marry". foxnews.com. 2007-05-02. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353954,00.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Tan, Michelle; Triggs, Charlotte (2007-02-22). "Nick Cannon & Selita Ebanks: So In Love". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20013070,00.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ McGee, Tiffany (2007-05-08). "Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks Engaged". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20038169,00.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Triggs, Charlotte. "Nick Cannon, Selita Ebanks Split Up". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20132577,00.html.
- ^ "Mariah Carey reportedly Married in Bahamas". msnbc.com. 2008-05-02. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24413267/. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
- ^ "Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon confirm secret nuptials". CNN.com. 2008-05-09. http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/09/carey.wedding.ap/. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Dubin, Danielle (2008-05-02). "Nick Cannon Relative Confirms He Married Mariah". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20197441,00.html. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ "Nick Cannon Buys Mariah A Puppy To Placate Her Uterus". msnbc.com. 2008-03-30. http://perezhilton.com/2009-03-30-nick-cannon-buys-mariah-a-puppy-to-placate-her-uterus. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ^ "Artist Chart History - Nick Cannon - Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=510847&model.vnuAlbumId=780154. Retrieved 2009-03-05.
- ^ Hope, Clover (2006-11-02). "Kanye, Kweli Join Nick Cannon's 'Stages'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003349738. Retrieved 2009-03-05.
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