Austin Nichols

Austin Nichols

45 · Born: Apr 24, 1980

Personal Details

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BornApr 24, 1980 Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Parents
  • David Nichols
  • Kay Nichols (Vermeulen)
  • Kay Nichols
Relatives
  • Ashley Nichols (Sibling)

Biography

Austin Nichols, a talented individual, spent his formative years in Austin, Texas, until the tender age of eighteen, when he made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, driven by an unwavering passion to forge a career in the world of acting.

Upon completing his secondary education, Nichols enrolled at the prestigious University of Southern California, where he had the privilege of pursuing a degree in creative writing, graduating in the year 2002.

His breakthrough role in the critically acclaimed television series Six Feet Under served as a springboard for his subsequent appearances in a string of notable films, including The Day After Tomorrow, Wimbledon, and Glory Road.

Following his portrayal of Morgan Earp in the gritty western drama Deadwood, renowned director David Milch extended an invitation to Nichols to take on the titular role in his ambitious new television series, John From Cincinnati.

Since then, Nichols has enjoyed a remarkable run of success, featuring prominently in a variety of hit cable shows, including Ray Donovan, Bates Motel, and The Walking Dead.

Career

2025
Due West
Due West as Billy
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer as Pastor Judah Gillespie
The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight as Colonel Collins
2023
2022
Minx
Minx as Billy Brunson
2021
Masquerade
Masquerade as Daniel
Walker
Walker as Clint West
2019
2018
The Iron Orchard
The Iron Orchard as Dent Paxton
Lawless Range
Lawless Range as Tommy Donnelly
2017
Bates Motel
Bates Motel as Sam Loomis
2015
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead as Spencer Monroe
2013
Parkland
Parkland as Emory Roberts
2012
LOL
LOL as Mr. Ross
2011
Five
Five as Edward
2010
Unthinkable
Unthinkable as Bomb Disposal Expert
2009
Prayers for Bobby
Prayers for Bobby as Ed Griffith
2008
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill as Julian Baker
2007
The House of Usher
The House of Usher as Roderick Usher
2006
Lenexa, 1 Mile
Lenexa, 1 Mile as Shane Bolin
Glory Road
Glory Road as Jerry Armstrong
The Utopian Society
The Utopian Society as Justin Mathers
2005
Surface
Surface as Jackson Holden
2004
Wimbledon
Wimbledon as Jake Hammond
2001
Holiday in the Sun
Holiday in the Sun as Griffen Grayson
1999