Nick Carter
In Bangkok, Thailand, 2006.
Background information
Born	January 28, 1980 (1980-01-28) (age 28)
Origin	Jamestown, New York, United States
Genre(s)	Pop, pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, actor
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Guitar, Drums
Years active	1993─present
Label(s)	Sony BMG/Jive Records
Website	NickCarter.com

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Biography

Nick Carter was born in Jamestown, New York.^[1] His father is Robert Gene Carter of Jewish ancestry, and his mother is Jane Elizabeth Spaulding, a Mayflower descendant of Welsh, Irish, German, English and Native American ancestry. His siblings include Angel, Leslie, Bobbie Jean (nickname: BJ), and singer Aaron. He also has an older half-sister named Ginger from his father's first marriage, a stepsister named Taelyn and a half-brother, Kanden, from his father's new wife. Angel Charisma Carter (born December 7, 1987 in Tampa, Florida) is an American fashion model who is also famous for being the sister of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and of Aaron Carter. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Aaron Charles Carter[1] (born December 7, 1987)[1] is the younger brother of singer Nick Carter. ... Somebodys half-sister is a female sibling with one shared parent. ...

Several years later, the family moved to Tampa, Florida and managed a retirement home where they added his younger siblings to their family.^[2] Carter began auditioning for acting roles in the early 1990s, and appeared in many commercials. He later made a tiny background appearance in Edward Scissorhands (1990). It is said that in several auditions, Nick met AJ McLean and Howie Dorough and they became friends. Tampa redirects here. ... Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 fantasy film, directed and co-written by Tim Burton and written by Caroline Thompson. ...

Backstreet Boys

Later, the three friends formed a mini-vocal group and started seeking a manager. As they found him, Lou Pearlman, he thought it most appropriate to seek for a fourth member. This was the chance for Kevin Richardson, who brought his cousin Brian with him. At the beginning, there was no success in the United States, even though the first single had been a hit on Orlando radio stations. Lou then marketed the Backstreet Boys in Europe, where they became commercially successful in 1996. To date, Carter has helped the group sell over 100 million albums.

The Backstreet Boys became hugely popular in Europe and the United States in the late 1990s, and Carter gained fame, becoming known as the "heartthrob" of the group. He is the youngest, joining the group at twelve years old. On tour, he played drums and guitar in addition to singing. Carter had become a prominent lead singer in the group, though all five members sing lead on each album. This article is about the band. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

In 1999, he was ranked #1 on the list of "Hottest Teen People Under 21" by Teen People magazine and was named "The Biggest Teen Idol" by Teen People magazine. He was also named one of People magazines "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" in 2000, and voted CosmoGirl's Sexiest Man in the World" in 2002. Carter's fame also helped to launch the successful career of his brother Aaron. People, a weekly magazine of celebrity and popular culture news, debuted on February 27, 1974. ... Aaron Charles Carter[1] (born December 7, 1987)[1] is the younger brother of singer Nick Carter. ...

Now Or Never

Carter attempted a career as a solo artist in 2002, when he released Now Or Never. The album reached #17 on Billboard 200 and was certified gold. That same year, Carter was named "The Sexiest Man in the World" in a CosmoGirl Magazine poll conducted by its readers. Carter has also returned to his acting career. He appeared opposite Kevin Zegers in the 2004 horror film, The Hollow, made two appearances on the TV show "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter", and also appeared on "American Dreams". Kevin Joseph Zegers (born September 19, 1984 in Woodstock, Ontario) is a Canadian film and TV actor and model. ... The Hollow is a 2004 teen horror movie, starring Kevin Zegers, Kaley Cuoco, Nick Carter and Stacy Keach. ...

Never Gone/House of Carters/Fast Glass

Carter then went back on tour with the Backstreet Boys, who were promoting the album Never Gone which debuted at #3 in the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum. "Never Gone" helped the group break the 100 million mark for albums sold worldwide. In fall 2005, they toured Europe. {{Infobox Album | Name = Never Gone | Type = Album | Artist = The Backstreet Boys | Cover = Never_gone. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

Carter and his siblings starred in a reality television show, House of Carters, which premiered in October 2006 on E!. The series features all five Carter siblings reuniting to live in the same house, as well as feature in-depth moments of their ups and downs.^[3] The first season of HoC had 8 episodes, and Carter has since said the show will not seek another season. House of Carters (previously known as The Carters) is a documentary/reality show on the E! cable network about the lives of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and his four siblings as they try to revive their careers as well as reconnect as a family. ... E!: Entertainment Television is an American cable television and direct broadcast satellite network. ...

Carter is currently (May 2007) filming independent movie Fast Glass with Brandon Quinn, Andrew Keegan, Natalia Cigliuti, Greg Grunberg, and Reno Wilson. The movie is directed by Kim Bass and produced by Dave Riggs and Desiree Jellerette.^[4] It's slated for release in 2008. Brandon Quinn is an American actor best known for his lead role in Big Wolf on Campus. ... Andrew Keegan (born January 29, 1979 in Los Angeles, California)He is 57 189 Pounds is an American actor. ... Natalia Cigliuti (born September 6, 1978) is an American actress of Uruguayan descent. ... Gregory Phillip Grunberg, born to a Jewish family July 11, 1966, in Los Angeles, California, is an American television actor. ... Reno Wilson (sometimes credited under his birth name of Roy Wilson) is an American actor who has appeared in a number of television programmes and films. ...

Charity

Nick Carter was announced as the new Special Ambassador for the Year of the Dolphin (YoD) on May 17, 2007. He will record a new song and video with all proceeds going to this project, he will also make a public service announcement and appear at local schools. ^[5] For other uses, see Dolphin (disambiguation). ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Second solo album

Nick Carter began work on his second solo album in 2003, but the recordings were aborted when the Backstreet Boys returned to the studio. One of the tracks from the earlier recording sessions was used as the theme song to the House of Carters. "Let It Go" was written by Nick Carter, Matthew Gerrard, and Bridget Louise Benenate.^[6] House of Carters (previously known as The Carters) is a documentary/reality show on the E! cable network about the lives of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and his four siblings as they try to revive their careers as well as reconnect as a family. ... Let It Go is a 2000 album by Pittsburgh band The Clarks. ... Matthew Gerrard is a Canadian record producer and songwriter. ...

Personal life

Carter has dated and been linked with many famous women in the entertainment industry, including Willa Ford, Asun Ortega, Izabelle Filling, Angie Taylor, Paris Hilton, Dalene Kurtis, Kaya Jones, and Ashlee Simpson. His relationship with Hilton ended in July 2004 and he then chose to cover up his Paris tattoo with a skull and crossbones, and added "Old Habits Die Hard" beneath it. Willa Ford (born January 22, 1981) is an American dance-pop singer-songwriter, producer, and occasional actress, television personality and host. ... Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American celebrity and socialite. ... Dalene Kurtis (born November 12, 1977 in Apple Valley, California) is an American model. ... Ashlee Nicole Simpson (born October 3, 1984) is an American pop rock singer, songwriter, and actress. ...

On June 12, 2007, Kathy Griffin discussed her date with Nick Carter on Tyra. She jokingly alleged that he was illiterate and they showed him not being able to read the menu. However, he has been photographed reading books like The Da Vinci Code, and notes James Redfield's classic bestseller "The Celestine Prophecy" as one of his favorites.^[7] is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Kathy Griffin (born November 4, 1960) is an Emmy Award-winning American stand-up comedian, producer, actress, and gay icon. ... The Da Vinci Code is a mystery/detective novel by American author Dan Brown, published in 2003 by Doubleday. ... The Celestine Prophecy is a 1993 novel by James Redfield. ...

On September 29, 2006, Carter claimed on The Howard Stern Show that he lost his virginity to Debra Lafave when they were classmates.^[8] is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the radio show hosted by Howard Stern. ... Debra Jean Beasley (born August 28, 1980) was a reading teacher at Angelo L. Greco Middle School in Temple Terrace, Florida, when she was charged with several counts of having illegal sexual relations and rape with a minor in 2004. ...

Discography

See also: Backstreet Boys discography

This is a discography documenting albums and singles released by American boy band, the Backstreet Boys. ...

Albums

• 2002: Now Or Never - #17 US (Gold), #9 ITA
• 2002: BEFORE The Backstreet Boys 1989-1993

Now or Never is a 2002 pop-rock album by Nick Carter (formerly of the Backstreet Boys). ... BEFORE The Backstreet Boys 1989 - 1993 is the unofficial album released by Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter. ...

Singles

• Help Me (2002)
• Do I Have To Cry For You (2002)
• I Got You (2003) #74 Austria, #87 Germany

Bonus, b-sides, non-album tracks 2002-2003

• Don't Walk Away
• End Of Forever
• Forever Rebel
• Love To Love (Backstreet Boys)
• Not Like You
• Payback
• Rockstar Baby
• Scandalicious
• Shout

References

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External links

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Nick Carter

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• Nick Carter at the Internet Movie Database
• Nick Carter at Notable Names Database