Austin Nichols (born April 24, 1980) is an American television and movie actor. Nichols has appeared in guest spots on television shows such as CSI, Six Feet Under, Friday Night Lights, and Deadwood. His film roles include the 2004 blockbuster The Day After Tomorrow, in which he was cast as an academic and romantic rival to Jake Gyllenhaal's protagonist. In Wimbledon, a film also released in 2004, Nichols played an arrogant tennis pro, opposite Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany. Signed to a rare holding deal with HBO, he most recently starred in his own series, John from Cincinnati. is the 114th day of the year (115th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Ann Arbor redirects here. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... is the 114th day of the year (115th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a popular Alliance Atlantis/CBS police procedural television series, running since October 2000, about a team of forensic scientists. ... For other uses, see Six feet under. ... Friday Night Lights is an award-winning American television serial drama adapted by Peter Berg, Brian Grazer and David Nevins from a book of the same name. ... Deadwood is an American television drama series that premiered in March 2004 on HBO. The series is a Western set in the 1870s in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. ... This article is about the 2004 theatrical disaster film dealing with global warming. ... Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal[1] (born December 19, 1980) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. ... Wimbledon is a film released in September 2004. ... Kirsten[1] Caroline Dunst (born April 30, 1982) is an American actress, known for her roles in Interview with the Vampire (for which she received a Golden Globe nomination), The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, and Bring It On, as well as for her portrayal of Mary Jane Watson in the... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see HBO (disambiguation). ... John From Cincinnati was an American television drama, set against the surfing community of Imperial Beach, California, that airs on HBO. It is the result of a collaborative effort between writers David Milch and Kem Nunn, whose novels have been termed surf noir. ...

Nichols is the son of a 10-time water skiing champion and was raised in Austin, Texas. He became a successful competitive water skier himself, until a shoulder injury forced him to retire. Shortly afterward, Nichols moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career in acting. Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ...

Early life

Austin Nichols was born on April 24, 1980 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and moved to Austin, Texas before he was a year old.^[1] He was named after the Austin, Nichols distilling company, producers of Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.^[2] His father, David Nichols, is a radiologist and his mother, Kay Nichols, is a professional trick water skier. Kay has been a national champion ten times and an international champion once.^[3] He has one older sister, Ashley.^[3] is the 114th day of the year (115th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Ann Arbor redirects here. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... Austin, Nichols & Company, Inc. ... Wild Turkey bourbon bottle and logo Wild Turkey (also known as the dirty bird) is a line of Kentucky bourbon whiskey distilled and bottled by the Austin, Nichols division of Pernod Ricard, an international beverage corporation. ... Image A: A normal chest X-ray. ... // Water skiing began in 1922 when Ralph Samuelson strapped two boards to his feet and rigged a clothesline up to his boat on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota. ...

Nichols was raised on Lake Austin and attended Casis Elementary School.^[1] Nichols began competitive water skiing from the age of two.^[4] He represented the US Junior Water Ski Team in the Pan-American Championships in 1997, and was also on the Junior US Olympic Water Skiing team.^[5] At age thirteen, he was ranked third in the world.^[6] Nichols had intended to become a professional water skier until he injured his shoulder in Florida, and was forced to give up the sport.^[2] While at McCallum High School,^[1] he played basketball but was "absolutely awful".^[7] Nichols' interest in acting was sparked when he was fifteen years old and he began to take acting lessons.^[8] He moved to Los Angeles after high school, where he currently lives.^[2] Part of Lake Austin as seen from Mount Bonnell. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Acting career

Beginnings

Nichols wanted to be an actor for much of his early life.^[9] His acting career began when he gatecrashed a party at the Sundance Film Festival and was signed by a manager.^[10] Nichols initially wished to attend the University of Texas, but moved to LA after his signing and enrolled instead at the University of Southern California, graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.^[7] Although Nichols had guest appearances in Sliders, Odd Man Out, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Family Law, Watching Ellie, and Wolflake before his graduation, his big break came in 2002 when he appeared as Brenda Chenowith's lover in two episodes of Six Feet Under.^[10] He had previously appeared in two films, Durango Kids in 1999 and Holiday in the Sun in 2001, both of which were panned by critics.^[11] The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival in the state of Utah in the United States. ... University of Texas redirects here. ... The Trojan Shrine, better known as Tommy Trojan located in the center of University of Southern California campus. ... A B.A. issued from the University of Tennessee. ... For other possible meanings, see Slider (disambiguation). ... Odd Man Out (1947) is classic post WW 2 British film noir starring James Mason as an Irish republican operative running from the military state that was Northern Ireland after a botched bank robbery meant to replenish republican coffers. ... CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a popular Alliance Atlantis/CBS police procedural television series, running since October 2000, about a team of forensic scientists. ... Family Law was a television drama starring Kathleen Quinlan as a divorced lawyer who attempted to start her own law firm after her lawyer husband took all their old clients. ... A promotional cast photo from the shows first season. ... Brenda Chenowith is a fictional character on the HBO television series Six Feet Under played by Rachel Griffiths. ... For other uses, see Six feet under. ... Holiday in the Sun is a film starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. ...

In his first critically successful film role, Nichols starred as a stereotypical, basketball-playing "frat boy" in The Utopian Society, a 2003 independent film directed by John P. Aguirre, which won several awards and some critical acclaim.^[12] One critic wrote that Nichols "transforms himself from a cardboard jock and frat boy caricature to a likeable vulnerable human being with surprising sensibilities."^[13] Aguirre commended Nichols as a "stellar talent" able to play his character "with total abandon to self ego".^[14] Following another guest spot in She Spies, Nichols then simultaneously co-starred in two box office successes, The Day After Tomorrow and Wimbledon. The terms fraternity and sorority (from the Latin words and , meaning brother and sister respectively) may be used to describe many social and charitable organizations, for example the Lions Club, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Rotary International, Optimist International, or the Shriners. ... The Utopian Society is a film made in 2003 Plot Spoiler warning: The Utopian Society is the story of six college students who are put together by their professor to complete a final project: create a Utopian Society. ... She Spies cast (right to left): Williams, Henstridge and Miller. ... This article is about the 2004 theatrical disaster film dealing with global warming. ... Wimbledon is a film released in September 2004. ...

Box office and critical success

In 2004, Nichols was cast as J.D., an intelligent rich kid and romantic rival to Jake Gyllenhaal's main character in the environmental blockbuster, The Day After Tomorrow. The science and script were generally panned by critics, and cast performances criticized.^[15][16] Also in 2004, he appeared in Wimbledon, opposite Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany. The film was well received by critics, though it only did reasonably well at the US box office.^[17][18] Nichols' acting as Jake Hammond, an arrogant tennis pro, was described as "effectively unlikeable".^[19] For the role, Nichols had to learn tennis from scratch; he was trained to look professional by Pat Cash, who was taken aback by Nichols' skill. Speaking of the actor's forehand shot, the coach observed: "It’s absolutely as good as anybody’s on the circuit. I swear to God. He hits it like a bullet. He’s our star pupil."^[20] By the end of their training, Nichols and Bettany were able to have rallies and play points, although some of their more intricate exchanges were computer generated.^[21] Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal[1] (born December 19, 1980) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. ... This article is about the 2004 theatrical disaster film dealing with global warming. ... Wimbledon is a film released in September 2004. ... Kirsten[1] Caroline Dunst (born April 30, 1982) is an American actress, known for her roles in Interview with the Vampire (for which she received a Golden Globe nomination), The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, and Bring It On, as well as for her portrayal of Mary Jane Watson in the... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Patrick Hart Pat Cash (born May 27, 1965 in Melbourne, Victoria) is a former professional tennis player from Australia. ...

After this success, Nichols co-starred in a pilot for 1/4 life, a TV series about 20 somethings living in New York which was not developed by a television network. He then had a minor role in an obscure and panned 2005 film, Thanks to Gravity.^[22] Nichols followed this with short guest spots on episodes of Pasadena and Surface, before being cast in a successful 2006 film, Glory Road. A twentysomething is a person in the age group of 20 to 29. ... Pasadena was an American television program which was originally broadcast in the U.S. from September to November 2001 on FOX. // The series starred Alison Lohman as Lily McAllister, an initially naïve young woman who witnesses a strangers suicide and begins to investigate the secrets being hidden by... Surface (originally titled Fathom) is a science fiction television series that premiered on NBC on September 19, 2005. ... Glory Road is a 2006 film released on January 13, 2006. ...

Glory Road, directed by James Gartner and starring Josh Lucas, is a film based on the true story of the 1966 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, in which Coach Don Haskins led a team with an all-black starting lineup, a first in NCAA history. Nichols played one of the few white players on the team; he trained heavily for the role and had to master basketball as it was played in the 1960s, saying "I'd never been so sore in my life".^[23] The film was not a box office hit; it made $46,000,000 and received positive fan reviews, though fans were more enthusiastic than the critics.^[24] Josh Lucas (born June 20, 1971) is an American actor. ... The 1966 NCAA Mens Division I Basketball Tournament involved 22 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of mens NCAA Division I college basketball. ... Donald L. Don Haskins (born March 16, 1930 in Enid, Oklahoma, United States) is a former collegiate basketball coach and player. ...

After Glory Road, Nichols appeared in an episode of CSI:Miami and starred in Lenexa, 1 mile, a film about the disturbing secrets of five childhood friends, set during their last summer together before college. As of 2007, the creators have not announced plans to release the film. CSI: Miami is a spinoff of the popular CBS network series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. ...

The House of Usher and beyond

Nichols' next film was a 2006 thriller, The House of Usher, directed by Hayley Cloake and based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe. He plays the disturbed Roderick Usher, who has been described by Nichols as a "twisted, terminally ill, fucked-up guy".^[2] The House of Usher is due to be released in September 2007. Nichols also portrayed Neal Cassady, with Will Estes as Jack Kerouac, in the short film Luz Del Mundo. The Fall of the House of Usher is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. ... Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American poet, short story writer, playwright, editor, literary critic, essayist and one of the leaders of the American Romantic Movement. ... Cowboy Neal redirects here. ... Will Estes (born William Estes Nipper, October 21, 1978, Los Angeles, California) is an American actor best known for his role as JJ Pryor, on the NBC drama American Dreams. ... Jack Kerouac (pronounced ) (March 12, 1922 – October 21, 1969) was an American novelist, writer, poet, and artist from Lowell, Massachusetts. ...

In April 2006, Nichols guest starred in Deadwood, an HBO Western series. Shortly afterward, Nichols signed a rare holding deal with the HBO Network.^[25] In August of that year, Nichols was cast as the lead in a new series, John From Cincinnati, a surfing drama created by David Milch, who also produced Deadwood. The series began airing in June 2007, but was cancelled after one season due to poor ratings and mixed critical reviews. Nichols played John Monad, a stranger who suddenly appears in a quiet surfing town; for the role, he took up surfing and practiced every day for three months.^[26] Deadwood is an American television drama series that premiered in March 2004 on HBO. The series is a Western set in the 1870s in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. ... For other uses, see HBO (disambiguation). ... John From Cincinnati was an American television drama, set against the surfing community of Imperial Beach, California, that airs on HBO. It is the result of a collaborative effort between writers David Milch and Kem Nunn, whose novels have been termed surf noir. ... David S. Milch (March 23, 1945, Buffalo, New York) is an American television writer and producer. ...

Austin Nichols has signed on for the Brett Easton Ellis film 'The Informers'. Filming begins in early October. Nichols will also play a teacher/guidance councillor in 5 episodes of TV show 'Friday Night Lights'.

Personal life

Alongside his acting career, Nichols maintains a strong interest in cinema. He keeps a log of every film he sees: "I take it to the movies and write down who does the music, edits, directs, and how long the film is."^[27] Claire Oswalt, an ex-girlfriend, said in a 2003 interview that Nichols watches an average of 20 movies a week.^[28] Nichols himself has stated: "If I'm not working, I spend almost half my day at theaters or watching DVDs at my house."^[29] He especially admires Hal Ashby, Sam Fuller, and John Ford.^[30] In addition to his interest in film, Nichols enjoys golf, tennis, and horseback riding.^[30] Since beginning filming John from Cincinnati, he has also taken up surfing, which he finds "very therapeutic and healing".^[31] Hal Ashby (September 2, 1929 - December 27, 1988) was an American film director and Academy Award winner. ... Samuel Fuller Samuel Michael Fuller (August 12, 1911 - October 30, 1997) was an American film director. ... For other persons named John Ford, see John Ford (disambiguation). ...

Nichols dated artist Claire Oswalt for seven years before breaking off their engagement in 2004. The breakup was apparently bitter; he has mentioned in an interview he was living out of his car and sleeping on friends' couches for some time afterwards.^[7] Although linked to several women, including Sophia Bush, he is currently "totally available".^[29] Sophia Anna Bush (born July 8, 1982) is an American actress. ...

Nichols has been friends with fellow actor Jake Gyllenhaal since the two met on the set of The Day After Tomorrow in 2004. Nichols said in one interview, "I've learned a ton from Jake. He's a really sharp guy. He told me everything about acting, the business, girls, life."^[2] After the film was made, there were some rumors that the two were a couple, which Nichols dismissed as "all new to me" and "ridiculous".^[29] Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal[1] (born December 19, 1980) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. ...

Shortly after John from Cincinnati was cancelled, Nichols was pulled over at 3 A.M. on August 24, 2007 in Jackson, Michigan after driving the wrong way down a one-way street in his silver Mercury Mountaineer. His blood alcohol level was a reported .10 and he was arrested for DUI.^[32]

TV and filmography

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References

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External links

• Austin Nichols at the Internet Movie Database
• Austin Nichols at Allmovie
• Austin Nichols Fan (fan site)
• Interview with Austin Nichols on LAist

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