Nick Lachey
Biography
Nicholas Scott Lachey is an American singer, dancer, actor, television personality, and host born on November 9, 1973. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling boyband 98 Degrees. Later, he starred in the reality series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica with his then-wife Jessica Simpson and had a recurring role on the television series Charmed. Lachey has released four solo albums titled SoulO, What's Left of Me, A Father's Lullaby, and Soundtrack of My Life. As a host and television personality, he hosted NBC's The Sing-Off, co-hosted VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live from 2014 to 2015 and Nickelodeon's America's Most Musical Family, and co-hosts the Netflix shows Love Is Blind and The Ultimatum with his wife Vanessa.
Career overview
Nicholas Scott Lachey was born on November 9, 1973. He is an American singer, dancer, actor, television personality, and host. Lachey initially rose to fame as the lead singer of the multi platinum selling boyband 98 Degrees. In addition to his music career with the band, he has released four solo albums titled SoulO, What's Left of Me, A Father's Lullaby, and Soundtrack of My Life.
Transitioning into television and acting, Lachey starred in the reality series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica alongside his then-wife, Jessica Simpson. He also secured a recurring role on the television series Charmed.
As a television personality and host, Lachey has fronted several programs. He hosted NBC's The Sing Off, co-hosted VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live from 2014 to 2015, and hosted Nickelodeon's America's Most Musical Family. Furthermore, he co-hosts the Netflix shows Love Is Blind and The Ultimatum alongside his wife, Vanessa.
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81 titles- Boy Band Confidential: A Hollywood Demons Event (2026) as Self - Artist, 98 Degrees
- Love Is Blind: The Reunion (2026) as Self - Host
- Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands (2024) as Self - 98 Degrees
- Perfect Match (2023) as Self - Host
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (2022) as Self - Host
- This Is Pop (2021) as Self
- Alter Ego (2021) as Self - Judge
- A Very Boy Band Holiday (2021) as Self
- Love Is Blind (2020) as Self - Host
- I Can See Your Voice (2020) as Self - Guest Artist
- How We Lookin'? (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Piglet
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- America's Most Musical Family (2019) as Host
- America's Most Musical Family (2019) Presenter
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Drop the Mic (2017) as Self
- Top Chef Junior (2017) as Self - Guest Judge
- Battle of the Network Stars (2017) as Self
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2017)
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration (2017) as Self - Host
- The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) as Self
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Super Bowl Blitz: A Concert for the Troops (2015) as Self
- Big Morning Buzz Live (2011) as Self - Host
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Tyler
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Jay Leno Show (2009) as Self
- The Sing-Off (2009) as Self - Host
- Taking the Stage (2009) Creator
- Rise: Blood Hunter (2007) as Dwayne
- Clash of the Choirs (2007) as Self
- David Tench Tonight (2006)
- The Hard Easy (2006) as Jason Burns
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Twins (2005) as Charlie
- Bewitched (2005) as Vietnam Soldier
- The Soup (2004) as Self
- The Celebrity Apprentice (2004)
- The Ashlee Simpson Show (2004) as Self
- The Ashlee Simpson Show (2004)
- 10 Things Every Guy Should Experience (2004) as Self
- Nick & Jessica's Family Christmas (2004) as Self
- The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour (2004) as Self
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Nick Lachey
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Hope & Faith (2003) as Chris
- The New Tom Green Show (2003) as Self
- I'm with Her (2003) as Tyler Vance
- Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (2003) as Self
- 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Osbourne Family Christmas Special (2003) as Self
- American Dreams (2002) as Tom Jones
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (2000) as Self
- 98 Degrees and Hoku in Concert (2000) as Self
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Performer
- Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special (1999) as 98 Degrees
- Amy Grant - A Christmas to Remember (1999) as Self - Guest - 98 Degrees
- Charmed (1998) as Leslie St. Claire
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Guest Appearance
- The View (1997) as Self
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as 98°
- City Guys (1997)
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Presenter / Entertainment '98 Degrees'
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Presenter / Entertainment
- Today (1952) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nick Lachey best known for?
Nick Lachey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Perfect Match (2023), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Love Is Blind (2020), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Nick Lachey born?
Nick Lachey was born on November 9, 1973 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Nick Lachey have?
Nick Lachey has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2026.
What is Nick Lachey's background in cinema and television?
Nicholas Scott Lachey is an American singer, dancer, actor, television personality, and host born on November 9, 1973. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling boyband 98 Degrees. Later, he starred in the reality series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica with his then-wife Jessica Simpson and had a rec...