NICK CANNON

Born: October 8, 1980
San Diego, California

This multi-talented actor and rapper earned his first gig as a stand up comic when he was only eleven years old! After moving to Hollywood in his mid teens, the funnyman continued to perform at The Laugh Factory, The Improv, and Comedy Store.

Following his graduation, Nick earned his first television stint on Nickelodeon's "All That." Eventually, Nick moved to acting on the big screen as a headstrong drummer in Drumline and a geeky engineer in Love Don't Cost a Thing. He also appeared in the independent drama American Son. More recently Nick has added more hats to his rack, serving as CEO for Teen Nick as wells as host of NBC's "America's Got Talent."

Young Hollywood even got the chance to catch up with Nick at the Sundance Festival where Nick was promoting his film as well as DJing for some festival parties.

FUN FACTS:

• Nick has a clothing line called PBN Nation.

• He is married to Mariah Carey.