Nick Jonas
He evolved from a teen idol in a blockbuster band to a sophisticated solo artist and actor, deliberately crafting an adult career in music and film.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American singer·Birthday: September 16·Millennials
Biography
Nick Jonas began his life in the spotlight as the youngest brother with the big voice, a child actor on Broadway who, with his siblings, accidentally sparked a global pop phenomenon. The Jonas Brothers' rise was a whirlwind of platinum records, Disney Channel synergy, and screaming fans. For Nick, the band's hiatus became an opportunity for reinvention. He stepped out alone with a darker, more R&B-influenced sound on albums like 'Nick Jonas' and 'Last Year Was Complicated,' using his songwriting to explore more mature themes. Simultaneously, he built a parallel career in acting, taking on challenging roles in television series like 'Kingdom' and 'The Last Kingdom,' and starring in major films. His journey is a masterclass in navigating fame, deliberately trading the uniform of a boyband member for the versatility of a modern entertainer who commands both the recording studio and the film set.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Nick was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Nick Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Nick's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and performed the diamond-certified single 'Jealous' from his 2014 self-titled solo album.
- Starred as boxer Nate Kulina in the direct-to-series drama 'Kingdom,' earning critical praise for his dramatic performance.
- Reunited with the Jonas Brothers for a massively successful comeback, resulting in the 2019 number-one album 'Happiness Begins.'
- Served as a coach on the popular television singing competition 'The Voice' across multiple seasons.
Did You Know?
He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13 and has since been a prominent advocate for diabetes awareness.
He made his Broadway debut at age seven in 'A Christmas Carol' and later starred in 'Les Misérables' and 'Beauty and the Beast.'
He is a co-owner of the tequila brand Villa One, which he launched with fashion designer John Varvatos.
He is the youngest member of the Jonas Brothers.
“I'm always trying to push myself to be better and to try new things.”
