Nick Carter
Biography
Nickolas Gene Carter, born January 28, 1980 in Jamestown, New York, is an American musician, singer and actor. He first achieved fame as a teen idol in the mid‑1990s and early 2000s as a member of the pop group the Backstreet Boys. In addition to his music career, Carter has pursued acting, accumulating ninety credited roles according to the Movie Database. He has appeared intermittently on television and headlined his own reality series, House of Carters and I (Heart) Nick Carter. By 2015 he had released three solo albums—Now or Never, I’m Taking Off and All American—along with a collaborative project with Jordan Knight titled Nick & Knight.
Career overview
Nick Carter, born January 28 1980 in Jamestown, New York, is an American musician, singer and actor who first rose to prominence as a teen idol in the mid‑1990s and early‑2000s as a member of the pop group the Backstreet Boys. While his musical career has been the primary focus of public attention, Carter has also pursued acting work. The Movie Database lists him with ninety acting credits, indicating a substantial body of work across film and television. His on‑screen appearances have included occasional roles in television series as well as leading his own reality‑based programs.
Carter’s reality‑television efforts comprise the series House of Carters and I (Heart) Nick Carter, both of which featured him in a starring capacity. These shows highlighted his personal life and career beyond music, contributing to his visibility as a television personality. In addition to these self‑produced projects, Carter’s broader acting résumé includes a variety of other credited performances, reflecting a diversified engagement with the entertainment industry alongside his ongoing musical endeavors.
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Full Filmography
99 titles- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025) as Self
- The Carters: Hurts to Love You (2025) as Self
- Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- 92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center (2024) as Self
- Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- This Is Pop (2021) as Self - Backstreet Boys (archive footage)
- FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America (2020) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour - Argentina (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Crocodile
- The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019) as Self - Presenter SiriusXM Volume
- Die Helene Fischer Show 2019 (2019) as Self
- Backstreet Boys Festival de Viña del Mar (2019) as Self
- Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night (2018) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- Drop the Mic (2017) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- Boy Band (2017) as Architect #3
- Dead 7 (2016) as Jack
- Dead 7 (2016) Story
- Dead 7 (2016) Executive Producer
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Undateable (2014) as Nick Carter
- I ❤ Nick Carter (2014) as Self
- I ❤ Nick Carter (2014) Executive Producer
- This Is the End (2013) as Backstreet Boys
- Backstreet Boys: In a World Like This - Japan Tour 2013 (2013) as Self
- NKOTBSB: Live From The O2 Arena London (2012) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- Kill Speed (2010) as Forman
- The Pendant (2010) as Barrett
- The Pendant (2010) Director
- The Pendant (2010) Writer
- The Pendant (2010) Executive Producer
- Backstreet Boys: This Is Us Japan Tour 2010 (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Backstreet Boys - Guest
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) as Self - Guest
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Backstreet Boys: MTV Play To Stop - Europe for Climate Live in Copenhagen (2009) as Self
- 90210 (2008) as Nick Carter
- Backstreet Boys: Live From The O2 Arena, London (2008) as Self
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- House of Carters (2006) as Self
- House of Carters (2006) Producer
- Backstreet Boys: Never Gone Tour Live in Seoul (2006) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Never Gone Tour Live in Shanghai (2006) as Self
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Guest Judge
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (2005) as Self
- My Crazy Life (2005) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Never Gone: The Videos (2005) as Self
- Sarah Kuttner – Die Show (2004) as Self - Backstreet Boys - Guest
- The Hollow (2004) as Brody
- Monster Island (2004) as Self
- Die 90er - Popwunder & Popsünden (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- American Dreams (2002) as Jay Black
- 8 Simple Rules (2002) as Ben
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (2002) as Self - Backstreet Boys (voice)
- The Concert For World Children's Day (2002) as Self
- Oh Aaron: Live in Concert! (2002) as Self
- The Saturday Show (2001) as Self
- The Concert for New York City (2001) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- Backstreet Boys: For the Fans (2001) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Black & Blue Tour Live in Argentina (2001) as Self
- VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin (2001) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- Backstreet Boys: Around the World (2001) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Black & Blue Tour Live in Dallas (2001) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: The Video Hits - Chapter One (2001) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Secret Diary (2000) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Homecoming: Live in Orlando (2000) as Self
- Diary: Backstreet Boys (2000) as Self
- TV total (1999) as Self
- Shania Twain: Winter Break (1999) as Self
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Backstreet Stories (1999) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Live Disney Transmission (1999) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Into The Millennium Tour Live in Barcelona (1999) as Self
- Backstreet Boys Festival de Viña del Mar (1998) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: All Access DVD (1998) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: A Night Out with the Backstreet Boys (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: Live in Frankfurt (1997) as Self
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Nick Carter - Backstreet Boys
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Backstreet Boys: The Video (1996) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- Judgment (1990)
- Smash Hits Poll Winners Party (1988) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Backstreet Boys - Musical Guest
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Entertainment, Backstreet Boys
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Backstreet Boys
- A Very Backstreet Holiday as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nick Carter best known for?
Nick Carter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), The Masked Singer (2019), Drop the Mic (2017).
When and where was Nick Carter born?
Nick Carter was born on January 28, 1980 in Jamestown, New York, USA.
How many credits does Nick Carter have?
Nick Carter has accumulated over 99 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2025.
What is Nick Carter's background in cinema and television?
Nickolas Gene Carter, born January 28, 1980 in Jamestown, New York, is an American musician, singer and actor. He first achieved fame as a teen idol in the mid‑1990s and early 2000s as a member of the pop group the Backstreet Boys. In addition to his music career, Carter has pursued acting, accumulating ninety credited...