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At the age of 6, Nicholas’ first television appearance was on Good Morning America as the on-camera reporter covering the annual unveiling of the Christmas windows at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City.

He became interested in acting soon after, when his father (Craig Braun) began taking acting lessons. As a result, they worked together on two student films in NYC: “Rocky & Pop’s Search for the Holy Mackerel” and “The Sick Sense.” At 12, Nick had his first professional audition for the Showtime movie “Walter and Henry,” and he landed the role. He was cast as Henry, the co-title role of John Larroquette’s son, along with Kate Nelligan and James Coburn. The film was nominated for an Emmy and directed by the late Daniel Petrie, Sr. and produced by Norman Jewison. Nicholas was also nominated for a Young Artists’ Award.

In 2002, at age 14, he co-starred in the Showtime film “Carry Me Home” with Penelope Ann Miller and Jane Alexander.

To date, the role which proved to be the most challenging and rewarding was Zach in the Disney summer blockbuster “Sky High”, directed by Mike Mitchell and starring Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Michael Angarano and Danielle Panabaker.

Most recently, Nick had over a dozen different commercials premiere on Comedy Central this past Thanksgiving Weekend. He also filmed an episode of CBS’ “Without a Trace” this fall which premiered December 17, 2006.

For the past three years, Nicholas has been privileged to study in the legendary acting coach/director Milton Katselas’ Master Class at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.

Nick graduated in May, 2006 from St. Mark’s School just outside Boston where he was actively involved in the Drama program appearing in “Twelfth Night” and with the title role in “Picasso at the Lapin Agile”. He also sang with the a cappella group at St. Mark’s for three years and was the solo vocalist in his junior and senior year.

Nick plans to continue his education and passion for acting in Los Angeles, while attending Occidental College. Currently he is represented by Henderson-Hogan Agency in New York City, Geddes Agency in Los Angeles, and managed by Adam Levine of Anthem Entertainment in Los Angeles.

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