Who is Nick Jonas?
Nick Jonas is an American singer, actor, songwriter, and producer, most notable for being the sole member of Jonas Brothers, an American pop rock band. At the age of 7, he made his Broadway debut and wrote a song called ‘Joy to the World’ with his father at the age of 10. Columbia Records became aware of the song and assisted him in releasing his self-titled debut album. Although The Jonas Brothers’ debut album, It’s About Time, was not a huge success, their second eponymous album followed and they released two more albums. The band sold more than 17 million albums worldwide earning huge fame and recognition, which increased further after they starred in two Disney Channel Original Movies namely Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, and in Disney Channel television series JONAS. Jonas Brothers were disbanded in 2013 due to creative and other differences.
He and Hollywood Records and Island Records co-founded Safehouse Records to release his second album. Nick was a part of the adventure comedy film ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ that reached the fifth highest-grossing film of the year in 2017. The Jonas Brothers reunited and released the album ‘Happiness Begins’ in early 2019. It was well-received. Nick released his third solo studio album, Spaceman, in March 2021, which was received with positive reviews.
Real Name/Full Name | Nicholas Jerry Jonas |
Date Of Birth | 16 September 1992 |
Age | 33 years old |
Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, United States. |
Nationality | American. |
Religion | Christianity. |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Father Name | Kevin Jonas, Sr. |
Mother Name | Denise Miller-Jonas. |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
Weight | 68 kg |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Priyanka Chopra (M: 2018) |
Children | Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. |
Siblings | Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, and Frankie Jonas. |
Profession | American Singer, Songwriter, and Actor. |
Net worth | $80 Million. |
Biography
Nick Jonas is a singer, songwriter, and actor who has been known as Nicholas Jerry Jonas. His parents, Denise Miller-Jonas and Kevin Jonas, Sr., were the primary caregivers of him, who was born in Dallas, Texas on September 16, 1992. Joe Jonas is in the company of three siblings: Kevin Jonas, Frankie Jonas, and Joe Jonas.
Nick attended Eastern Christian High School in New Jersey for his educational purposes. To prepare him for his early career in music and acting, his mother homeschooled him.
Personal Life
An American singer, songwriter, and actor, Nick Jonas also goes by the name Nicholas Jerry Jonas. Priyanka Chopra, an actress and singer, was the wife of him in 2018. Nick and Priyanka’s family is now complete with Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, their first child together.
From 2006 to 2015, he was in a relationship with Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Delta Goodrem, and Olivia Culpo.
Career
At just seven years old, Nick Jonas started his Broadway career. He got noticed by Columbia Records after releasing his debut single in 2002, which led to a recording contract. In addition to his brothers Kevin and Joe, he formed the well-known band Jonas Brothers.
He continued to perform in other Broadway musicals, including Annie Get Your Gun (2001) and Beauty and the Beast (2002), mostly as a substitute. Les Miserables (2010), Hairspray (2011), and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2012) are just some of the theatrical shows he did later.
On September 5, 2004, his eponymous debut studio album released comprising 11 tracks, lyrics of which, including Time for Me to Fly and Please Be Mine, were co-written by him with his father and some with older brothers. Steve Greenberg, president of Columbia Records, appreciated Jonas’ voice and liked the song Please Be Mine and signed him and his older brothers, Joe and Kevin, to Columbia Records as a group leading to the formation of the Jonas Brothers band.
November 5th, 2005 marked the beginning of the first promotional tour for Jonas Brothers’ upcoming album It’s About Time. On August 8, 2006, the album was released on Columbia Records after several delays. Meanwhile, the band released their debut single and first single from the album titled Mandy on December 27, 2005; the second single from the album, a cover song titled Year 3000 on March 16, 2006; and made several appearances on different soundtracks associated with Disney Channel. Shortly after being dropped by Columbia Records from their roster list, Jonas Brothers signed with Hollywood Records.
In an episode of Hannah Montana, Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas, the group appeared as special guest stars on August 17, 2007. On May 16, 2008, the first season of the band’s reality television series on Disney Channel titled Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream premiered which after two seasons ended on May 31, 2010. Other television series that Jonas has worked on include Mr. Sunshine (2011), Smash (2012), and Scream Queens (2015).
On November 10, 2014, his second eponymous studio album Nick Jonas released and received favorable critical reviews and made it to the top 10 in the US and hit the top 20 in the UK, Canada, and Mexico. Three new tracks and four remixes were included in a re-release of Nick Jonas X2 on November 20, 2015.
On June 10, 2016, Jonas released his third solo album, Last Year Was Complicated. The album featured his collaborations with Big Sean, Ty Dolla Sign, Tove Lo, and Daniella Mason. After its release, it climbed to number two on Billboard 200 and number one on the Top Albums sales chart in the US.
May 2017 saw the release of the single Remember I Told You, which featured British singer-songwriter Anne-Marie and American singer Mike Posner. The release of his song ‘Find You’ came after four months. The adventure film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle cast him in an additional role in 2017.
The Jonas Brothers reunited and released the album ‘Happiness Begins’ in early 2019. It was well-received. Nick’s third solo studio album, ‘Spaceman,’ was released in March 2021 and received positive reviews.
Net Worth
Nick Jonas is believed to have a net worth of $80 million. His work as a musician, actor, and songwriter is where he is most well-known. The success of his albums, television and movie roles, and brand endorsements make up his wealth. He has also put money into real estate and other business ventures.