Nicholas Jerry Jonas was born on September 16, 1992, in Dallas, Texas. He is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor who rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band Jonas Brothers.
๐ต Early Life and Career Start
Jonas is the third son of Denise and Paul Kevin Jonas. His father is a songwriter, musician, and former ordained minister, while his mother is a former sign language teacher and singer.
He was discovered at age six in a barber shop and referred to a professional show business manager. Jonas began performing on Broadway at age seven, portraying characters such as Tiny Tim, Chip Potts, Little Jake, and Gavroche.
๐ฟ Solo Music Career
Jonas signed with Island Records and released a self-titled album in 2014, which saw the success of the single “Jealous” peaking at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100. His third studio album Last Year Was Complicated (2016) peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200.
Jonas’ next solo album, Spaceman (2021), saw some success before he signed with Republic Records and released Sunday Best (2026).
๐ฌ Acting and Television Work
Jonas has appeared in films including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), Chaos Walking (2021) and Power Ballad (2026). He has starred in television shows including Kingdom (2014โ2017) and Scream Queens (2015).
He made his film debut in the Disney Channel film Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010). Jonas also appeared in the series Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream (2008โ2010) and Jonas (2009โ2010).
๐ฅ Health and Personal Life
In 2005, Jonas was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13. He was raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey and homeschooled by his mother.
Jonas has a younger brother, Frankie, and two older brothers, Joe and Kevin.
| Category | Detail | Year | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | Dallas, Texas | 1992 | September 16 |
| Debut Single | “Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)” | 2003 | Released through INO Records |
| First Album | Nicholas Jonas | 2004 | Limited release on September 5 |
| Health Diagnosis | Type 1 diabetes | 2005 | Diagnosed at age 13 |