Nick Robinson
Biography
Nicholas John Robinson is an American actor born on March 22, 1995, in Seattle, Washington. Known professionally as Nick Robinson, he began his career as a child performer in stage productions before transitioning into television and film. Throughout his professional life, he has established himself as a versatile actor, appearing in a variety of projects ranging from sitcoms to major science fiction features and teen dramas. With a career spanning over a decade, Robinson has built a filmography that includes 37 known credits. He is recognized for his work in both television series and motion pictures, demonstrating a consistent presence in the entertainment industry since his early roles in 2008.
Career overview
Robinson began his professional acting career in 2008 with stage appearances in productions of A Christmas Carol and Mame. He subsequently moved into television, securing a role on the sitcom Melissa and Joey, which aired from 2010 to 2015. This period marked his transition into broader media projects as he began to establish his reputation within the industry. His early work provided the foundation for his later success in feature films, where he often portrayed characters in coming-of-age narratives and high-profile genre projects.
In the years following his television work, Robinson transitioned to film, appearing in the 2013 teen drama The Kings of Summer. He gained further recognition for his supporting role in the science fiction film Jurassic World, released in 2015. Robinson continued to secure lead roles in several teen-oriented dramas, including The 5th Wave in 2016 and Everything, Everything in 2017. His career reached a notable point in 2018 when he starred as the titular protagonist Simon Spier in the romantic comedy-drama Love, Simon. Through these diverse roles, Robinson has maintained a career characterized by consistent participation in both independent and major studio productions.
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- Voicemails for Isabelle (2026) as Wes
- Charlie Harper (2026) as Charlie
- The Abandons (2025) as Elias Teller
- Damsel (2024) as Prince Henry
- Snack Shack (2024) as Shane
- Snack Shack (2024) Executive Producer
- Turn Me On (2024) as William
- Shadow Brother Sunday (2024) as Jacob
- History of the World: Part II (2023) as Robert Todd Lincoln
- Maid (2021) as Sean Boyd
- Shadow in the Cloud (2021) as Stu Beckell
- Silk Road (2021) as Ross Ulbricht
- A Teacher (2020) as Eric Walker
- Love, Victor (2020) as Simon Spier
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Strange but True (2019) as Philip Chase
- Native Son (2019) as Jan Erlone
- Love, Simon (2018) as Simon
- Krystal (2018) as Taylor Ogburn
- Kong: Skull Island (2017) as Bar Guest (uncredited)
- Everything, Everything (2017) as Olly Bright
- The 5th Wave (2016) as Ben Parish / Zombie
- Being Charlie (2016) as Charlie Mills
- Cans (2016) as Chris
- Jurassic World (2015) as Zach
- Old Timer (2015) Writer
- Old Timer (2015) Director
- TheCavKid (2015) as Punk Kid
- Salt of the Earth (2015) as Faustus
- The Kings of Summer (2013) as Joe Toy
- Frenemies (2012) as Jake Logan
- The Old Switcha-roo (2012) as Jerry
- Melissa & Joey (2010) as Ryder Scanlon
- Displaced (2010) as Kid with Towel
- CC 2010 (2009) as CC's Father (Young)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Felix Bryce
- Clybourne Park
- Kennedy as Joe Kennedy Jr.