What is Nicholas Braun's Net Worth?
Nicholas Braun is an American actor with a net worth of $4 million. He is widely recognized for his Emmy-nominated role as Greg Hirsch on the HBO series 'Succession.' Braun has also made notable appearances in films such as 'Sky High,' 'Prom,' 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower,' 'The Stanford Prison Experiment,' and 'Zola.' Additionally, he starred in the web series 'Poor Paul' and the ABC Family sitcom '10 Things I Hate About You.'
Early Life
Nicholas Braun was born on May 1, 1988, in Bethpage, Long Island, New York, to Elizabeth Lyle and Craig Braun. His father, Craig, is an actor and former graphic designer famous for his work on album covers like the Who's 'Tommy' and the Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers.' Nicholas Braun is of German, English, and Scottish descent.
Television Career
Braun began his television career with the 2001 TV movie 'Walter and Henry.' The following year, he made an appearance in an episode of 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.' He subsequently appeared in the television film 'Carry Me Home' and episodes of 'Without a Trace' and 'Shark.' In 2008, he starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie 'Minutemen' and guest-starred on 'Cold Case.'
The year 2009 marked a significant point in Braun's TV career. He played Cameron James on the ABC Family sitcom '10 Things I Hate About You,' based on the film of the same name, and appeared in an episode of 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager.' He also had a role in the Disney Channel Original Movie 'Princess Protection Program' alongside Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, and guest-starred on 'Three Rivers.'
In subsequent years, he appeared on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' in 2011 and was involved in two unaired shows, 'Brave New World' and 'Friend Me.' After a six-year television hiatus, Braun returned in 2018 with his acclaimed role as Greg Hirsch on 'Succession.' His performance earned him multiple Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020 and 2022. He is part of an ensemble cast that includes Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, Sarah Snook, and Jeremy Strong.
In addition to 'Succession,' Braun lent his voice to the 2021 adult animated miniseries 'Santa Inc.' and appeared in two episodes of 'Documentary Now!'
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Film Career
Braun debuted on the big screen in 2005 with the role of Zach in 'Sky High.' After a few years with limited film credits, he made a notable return in 2011 with roles in 'Red State,' 'Prom,' and 'Chalet Girl.' In 2012, he appeared in 'The Watch' and 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower.'
In 2013, Braun had a supporting role in 'At Middleton' and went on to star in the 2014 comedy 'Date and Switch.' The following year, he appeared in 'Freaks of Nature,' 'The Stanford Prison Experiment,' and the remake of 'Poltergeist.'
2016 saw Braun appear in four comedies: 'How to Be Single,' 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,' 'Get a Job,' and 'Good Kids.' He then starred in Lea Thompson's dramedy 'The Year of Spectacular Men.'
In 2020, Braun earned praise for his role in Janicza Bravo's 'Zola,' playing the boyfriend Derrek. His other film credits include 'The Big Ugly' and 'Cat Person,' based on Kristen Roupenian's short story.
Other Appearances
Apart from television and film, Braun has acted in web series, most notably 'Poor Paul,' which ran from 2008 to 2011. During this time, he also appeared in three episodes of 'The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.'
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Braun went viral with his song 'Antibodies (Do You Have The).' The song, inspired by dating challenges during quarantine, showcased his musical talents. Previously, Braun had contributed vocals to Phantoms' EP 'Broken Halo.'
