Nicholas Carter, better known as Nick Carter, is a member of the popular boy band Backstreet Boys. In addition, he is engaged in a solo career, which is developing very successfully. Nick also acts as a defender of wildlife, the world's oceans and is actively involved in charity work.
Nicholas (Nick) Jean Carter is the oldest child in a large family. He has three sisters and one younger brother. Nick was born in the town of Jamestown, in the US state of New York. Date of his birth: January 28, 1980. According to the horoscope Nick Carter is Aquarius.
Childhood and adolescence in the biography of Nick Carter
The family in which Nick appeared was quite wealthy. His father was in charge of trucking in the city and also occasionally performed DJ sets at local clubs. Mom, having time to take care of the children and the household, was the owner of a fairly popular bar. In addition, at some point, the parents went into business and opened a private nursing home, located in Florida. By the way, this was one of the reasons why the family eventually moved to Florida.
As a child, Nicholas was a very lively, friendly and open child who was always interested in something new. He easily took a great interest in various activities and hobbies, while willingly helping his mother with the upbringing and care of younger sisters and brothers. Relations in this family have always been good.
From the age of 4, Nick began to show a genuine interest in music. As a child, he repeatedly asked his dad to take him with him to the club during performances. In this way, Nicholas learned more and more about music and various genres. Even before school, the boy began to demonstrate his natural talent for singing, thus entertaining friends and family.
When it came time to get an education, little Nick was initially sent to the most ordinary school, with no musical or acting bias. However, there was a theater group at school when Carter gladly signed up.
A certain glory within the walls of the educational institution and in the city brought the talented boy his participation in the production of The Phantom of the Opera. In this school play, Nick didn't just play the role of an actor, he also sang from the stage and did it very, very well. Thanks to this performance, music producers and people from television drew attention to young Carter. He began to receive offers to appear in commercials, which Carter did not refuse. He behaved well in front of the camera, was a relaxed, handsome and very charismatic boy. As a result, his talent and appearance allowed Nick to sign a contract to shoot in films in 1990. He was part of the caste of films such as Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands and The Decision. The boy did not receive the main roles, but he did an excellent job with episodic, background roles, gaining decent experience.
It should be noted that, in the end, Nick Carter studied in a regular secondary school for only 4 years. Further, art and passion for creativity entered his life too much.
After his childhood film debut, Nick Carter in 1991 went to the casting at the Mickey Mouse Club. And he successfully passed the selection for this studio, becoming part of the team. Thanks to membership in the club, Nicholas got the opportunity to study acting, singing, playing musical instruments. He became even better and more confident on stage and in front of the camera.
However, a year later - in 1992 - Nick decided to try his luck again. He signed up for a competitive selection for a new boy band - Backstreet Boys. Despite the fact that he was still quite a teenager, his talent, ability to present himself, and appearance were highly appreciated. And in the end they offered Nick to become a part of the musical group. Choosing between the Mickey Mouse Club and the Backstreet Boys, young Carter did not hesitate long and remained in the pop group. From that moment, Nicholas's direct musical career began.
Musical career
The Backstreet Boys made Carter famous all over the world, gave him crowds of fans and admirers, success and fame.
In the first few years of the band's existence, the guys gave a lot of concerts, traveling around the states and Europe, actively recording new songs and releasing clips. All this did not allow Carter to finish school normally, so he completed his studies on an emergency basis and remotely, but he never regretted this.
Thanks to the indefatigable activity and army of fans around the world, Backstreet Boys became the group that got into the Guinness Book of Records. Including also because the financial success was incredible. I must say that this musical group is known and popular to this day. However, at a certain point, the group took a break from their work. This allowed everyone involved, including Nick Carter, to pursue other projects.
In 2002, Carter released his first solo album, "Now or Never". Here Nick decided to try himself in a new genre, choosing a rock sound for the album. The disc became gold, many tracks from it were fixed in the charts for a long time. The tour in support of the solo album was sold out.
In the following years, Carter recorded several successful duets and singles.
In 2011, the singer's second solo album was released. The delay was also due to the fact that the Backstreet Boys resumed their musical activities. As a result, Nick continued to work in the music industry both as a member of a pop group and as a solo singer.
Additional projects
In 1998, Nick Carter starred in the TV series "Sabrina the Little Witch", there was his cameo.
In 2000, the singer became the owner of the production studio N-Control. At the same time, he tried himself as a manager and representative of such a musical group as Break Out.
In 2011, Carter had a cameo on Beverly Hills 90210: The Next Generation.
In the movie, Carter also managed to star in "Return to Sleepy Hollow", "Heavenly Afterburner", "Isle of Monsters" and in a number of other films.
Family, love and personal life of the artist
Throughout his life, the charismatic and attractive Nick Carter had many novels. Among his former passions are Paris Hilton, Kim Martin, Claire Grieve.
The singer settled down only in 2014. In 2010, he met a girl named Lauren Keith. She combined acting and work as a popular fitness trainer. Passion flared up between the young people, which eventually led to the fact that in the mentioned 2014 - in February - Carter proposed to his chosen one. They got married in April of the same year.
In 2016, Nick Carter's wife gave him a child - a son named Odin Rain Carter.
