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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Height
1 cm (0'0")
Nationality
Religion
Christianity
Languages
English
Spouse
Mariah Carey (2008-2016)
Partners
Lanisha Cole, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Scherzinger, Christina Milian, Brittany Bell, Rozonda Thomas, Selita Ebanks, Jessica White, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
Children
11 children: Golden Cannon, Monroe Cannon, Powerful Queen Cannon
Education
Howard University, Monte Vista High School, Santa Monica College
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Νικόλαος)
Popularity
Tier A -- 132,991 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Career
Career spanning 16 years (2003-2019)
Year context
Born in 1980 -- Iran hostage crisis; Mount St. Helens erupts; CNN launches; Jimmy Carter was US president
Year 1980 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Monkey
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
40
Cultural Uplift
56
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Filmography (18)
AWARDS (1)
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Biography
Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon (born October 8, 1980) is an American actor, comedian, rapper, record producer, radio and television personality. On television, Cannon began as a teenage sketch comedian on All That before going on to host The Nick Cannon Show, Wild 'N Out, and America's Got Talent. He acted in the films Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing, and Roll Bounce. As a rapper, he released his debut self-titled album in 2003 with the hit single "Gigolo", a collaboration with singer R. Kelly. In 2006, Cannon recorded singles "Dime Piece" and "My Wife" for a planned album Stages, which was never released. Cannon married singer Mariah Carey on April 30, 2008.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nick Cannon?
Nick Cannon is 45 years old, born on .
Where was Nick Cannon born?
Nick Cannon was born in San Diego, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Nick Cannon been in?
Nick Cannon has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Masked Singer (2019), King of the Dancehall (2017), Rags (2012), The Nightlife (2010), The Killing Room (2009).
What is Nick Cannon known for?
Nick Cannon is primarily known as an actor. Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon (born October 8, 1980) is an American actor, comedian, rapper, record producer, radio and television personality. On television, Cannon began as…
Where can I find more information about Nick Cannon?
You can find more about Nick Cannon on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
