Ray Nicholson
Biography
Raymond Nicholson, born February 20, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actor and the son of actor Jack Nicholson and actress Rebecca Broussard. He made a film appearance opposite Diane Kruger in Neil LaBute’s Out of the Blue, released in 2022. In 2024 he played a supporting role in the horror picture Smile 2, a performance that brought him wider recognition. On television he is known for his role in the Amazon Prime Video series Panic, which premiered in 2021. His career to date includes work in both feature films and streaming series, reflecting a developing presence in contemporary American cinema and television.
Career overview
Raymond “Ray” Nicholson was born on February 20, 1992 in Los Angeles, California. He is an American actor and the son of actor Jack Nicholson and actress Rebecca Broussard. His early career includes a role in the Amazon Prime Video series Panic, which premiered in 2021. Nicholson’s film work includes a starring part opposite Diane Kruger in Neil LaBute’s Out of the Blue, released in 2022. He later appeared in a supporting capacity in the horror sequel Smile 2, which was released in 2024 and brought him wider recognition.
Across film and television, Nicholson has accumulated a range of credits, with databases listing roughly twenty acting entries to date. His work spans both independent and genre projects, reflecting a developing presence in contemporary American cinema and streaming series.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- The Beauty (2026) as Tig 2
- Novocaine (2025) as Simon
- Adults (2025) as Ethan
- Borderline (2025) as Paul Duerson
- I Love You Forever (2025) as Finn
- Smile 2 (2024) as Paul Hudson
- Fear the Night (2023) as Billy
- Gonzo Girl (2023)
- Gonzo Girl (2023) as Larry
- Out of the Blue (2022) as Connor
- Something from Tiffany's (2022) as Gary Wilson
- Where Are You (2022) as Cedric
- Licorice Pizza (2021) as Ray
- Panic (2021) as Ray Hall
- PANIC (2021) as Ray Hall
- Promising Young Woman (2020) as Jim
- Connective Tissue (2019) as Rudder
- Connective Tissue (2019) Associate Producer
- Mayans M.C. (2018) as Hallorann
- The Outsider (2018) as American Stock Broker
- The Benchwarmers (2006) as Kid Catcher #1 Game #2
- The Mosquito Bowl
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ray Nicholson best known for?
Ray Nicholson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Beauty (2026), Novocaine (2025), Adults (2025), Borderline (2025).
When and where was Ray Nicholson born?
Ray Nicholson was born on February 20, 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Ray Nicholson have?
Ray Nicholson has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.
What is Ray Nicholson's background in cinema and television?
Raymond Nicholson, born February 20, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actor and the son of actor Jack Nicholson and actress Rebecca Broussard. He made a film appearance opposite Diane Kruger in Neil LaBute’s Out of the Blue, released in 2022. In 2024 he played a supporting role in the horror picture Smi...