Nikki Blonsky
Biography
Nicole Blonsky, born November 9, 1988, in Great Neck, New York, is an American actress and singer. She is recognized for playing Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 film Hairspray, earning two Critics' Choice Awards alongside nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. On television, she starred as Willamena Rader in the ABC Family series Huge in 2010, receiving a Teen Choice Award nomination for her performance, and played the recurring role of Margot on the series Smash in 2013. Her additional film credits include roles as Therese in Geography Club in 2013 and Faith in The Last Movie Star in 2017.
Career overview
Nicole Blonsky is an American actress and singer born on November 9, 1988, in Great Neck, New York, USA. She is best known for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 film Hairspray. For her performance in Hairspray, she won two Critics' Choice Awards and received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In addition to her film work, Blonsky has appeared in television series. She starred as Willamena Rader in the ABC Family series Huge in 2010, which earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination. She also held a recurring role as Margot on the series Smash in 2013.
Her further film credits include playing Therese in Geography Club in 2013 and Faith in The Last Movie Star in 2017. Across her career in acting, she has accumulated 28 known credits on the Movie Database platform.
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28 titles- Bosco (2024) as Tammy
- Every Breath She Takes (2023) as Maria Bonilla
- Oblivious (2023) as The Voice
- Ghost in the Graveyard (2019) as Mrs. E
- Pup Star: World Tour (2018) as Lady Paw Paw (voice)
- The Last Movie Star (2018) as Faith Cole
- Pup Star: Better 2Gether (2017) as Lady Paw Paw (voice)
- Pup Star (2016) as Lady Paw Paw (voice)
- The English Teacher (2013) as Sheila Nussbaum
- Geography Club (2013) as Therese
- Smash (2012) as Margo
- Huge (2010)
- Waiting for Forever (2010) as Dolores
- Valemont (2009)
- Harold (2008) as Rhonda Baxter
- Queen Sized (2008) as Maggie Baker
- Hairspray (2007) as Tracy Turnblad
- 'Hairspray' Extentions (2007) as Self
- You Can’t Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of "Hairspray" (2007) as Self
- It's 'Hairspray'! (2007) as Self
- Hairspray: Inside the Recording Booth (2007) as Self
- Hairspray: The Search for Tracy Turnblad (2007) as Self
- Hairspray: Playing Tracy (2007) as Self
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Teri
- Live from E! (2002) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Today (1952) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nikki Blonsky best known for?
Nikki Blonsky is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Smash (2012), Hairspray (2007), El hormiguero (2006), Ugly Betty (2006).
When and where was Nikki Blonsky born?
Nikki Blonsky was born on November 9, 1988 in Great Neck, New York, USA.
How many credits does Nikki Blonsky have?
Nikki Blonsky has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2024.
What is Nikki Blonsky's background in cinema and television?
Nicole Blonsky, born November 9, 1988, in Great Neck, New York, is an American actress and singer. She is recognized for playing Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 film Hairspray, earning two Critics' Choice Awards alongside nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. On television, she starred as Wil...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hairspray (2007) as Tracy Turnblad — aged about 18
- Smash (2012) as Margo — aged about 23
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Teri — aged about 17
- Today (1952) as Self — aged about 36
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) — aged about 3
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest — aged about 17
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