Nicholas Gonzalez is a 45-year-old American Actor. He was born on 3rd January 1976 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. He is best recognized for his roles as Alex Santiago on Showtime’s Resurrection Blvd. and Dr. Neil Melendez on ABC’s The Good Doctor. Gonzalez relocated to Los Angeles in 1998, where he appeared in brief roles on ABC’s Dharma and Greg and NBC’s One World. Gonzalez decided to pursue acting after graduating from Stanford in 1998, and with Martinez’s aid, he became involved in the San Francisco theatrical movement. He was once advised to go by the name “Nicholas Edward” and use his middle name Edward to hide his ethnicity, but he declined.
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Nicholas Gonzalez Biography, TV Shows, Early Life, Girlfriends, Images, Career And Facts
Nicholas Gonzalez Individual life
Gonzalez was born in San Antonio, Texas, and is of Mexican (Tejano) origin. He was up in a bilingual environment and speaks Spanish fluently. He was an accomplished cross-country and track runner at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, earning the Texas State Championships in the mile and two miles. Gonzalez earned an English degree at Stanford University in California after graduating in 1994. He also declined a presidential appointment to West Point.
| Real Name | Nicholas Edward Gonzalez |
| Nick Name | Nick |
| Profession | Actor |
| Famous Role | Dr. Neil Melendez on ABC’s The Good Doctor |
| BirthPlace | San Antonio, Texas, U.S |
| Hometown | San Antonio, Texas, U.S |
| Current City | San Antonio, Texas, U.S |
| Date of Birth | 3 January 1976 |
| Age (as in 2021) | 45 years (As of 2021) |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | American |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Language | Spanish, English |
| Debut TV Series/Movie | Film: Scenes Of The Crime (2001) Television: Undressed Video games: Battlefield: Hardline |
| Known For | Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid |
Nicholas Gonzalez’s Physical Appearance
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 177.8 cm in meters- 1.77 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 77 kg in Pounds- 169.756 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Chest size – 40 Waist Size – 31 Biceps Size – 15 |
| Body Type | Bodybuilder |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Nicholas Gonzalez Educational Background
Gonzalez earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Stanford University in California. He studied at Oxford University in England for two terms. He returned to Europe on a research fellowship the following summer to finish his thesis on James Joyce’s Ulysses in Oxford and Trinity College, Dublin. After taking an improv elective at Stanford, he became interested in acting and began participating in student theatre. Mara Irene Fornés approached him about doing a one-man theatre work called Gas. Alma Martinez, a Stanford professor, and actress pushed him to pursue a career as an actor.
| Education Qualifications | English degree |
| College | Trinity College Dublin, University of Oxford, Stanford University |
| School | Central Catholic High School – San Antonio |
Nicholas Gonzalez Family
Silvia Mosier and John Gonzalez gave birth to Nicholas Gonzalez. His father is a dermatology surgeon with military experience. His brother, John Joshep Gonzalez, is also a member of his family. On April 16, 2016, Gonzalez married Kelsey Crane, and the couple has a daughter named Ever Lee Wilde Gonzalez, who was born in 2017.
| Father | John Gonzalez |
| Mother | Sylvia Mosier |
| Brother | John Joseph Gonzalez |
| Sister | None |
Girlfriend, Affairs, Spouse, and Much More
Following his role in The Good Doctor, Nicholas Gonzalez became a fan favorite. The actor’s on-screen romance with Jessica Preston and Dr. Audrey Lim drew a lot of attention. Season 3 however, broke many fans’ hearts when Melendez died shortly after confessing his love for Jessica Preston. While many viewers were engrossed in the show, they may not be aware that the actor is married to one of his co-stars. In real life, he is married to actress Kelsey Crane, who played Sadie Barnes, one of the show’s patients.
The couple got married in Los Angeles’ Fig & Olive restaurant in April 2016. They also have a gorgeous daughter, Ever Lee Wilde Gonzalez, and they all live happily together. Nicholas Gonzalez had at least 2 relationships in past, he was also rumored to be in a relationship with Regina King. Like most other celebrities Nicholas Gonzalez kept his personal and love life private.
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | April 16, 2016 |
| Girlfriend/ Wife | Kelsey Crane |
| Children | 1 Daughter |
| Daughter | Ever Lee Wilde Gonzalez |
| Ex Girlfriends | Regina King (2007) |
Nicholas Gonzalez Career/Journey
After appearing in tv series such as Dharma and Greg and One World, Gonzalez later starred alongside Joe Mantegna and Gabrielle Anwar in the Lifetime Original Movie My Little Assassin as Fidel Castro’s son. But it was his six-episode appearance as Andy, the gay yuppie on MTV’s Undressed that drew the most attention.
In the year 2000, Gonzalez completed two films. Scenes of the Crime, which starred Jeff Bridges, Jon Abrahams, and Noah Wyle, premiered at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. Dominique Forma directed the film. Spun, an independent film starring Mena Suvari, Mickey Rourke, Brittany Murphy, and John Leguizamo, was the second picture. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2003. Gonzalez also got the lead role in Resurrection Blvd., a Showtime original series that premiered on June 26, 2000. Gonzalez portrayed Alex Santiago, a pre-med student who dropped out to pursue a career in boxing. The film was a hit, and it was quickly turned into a weekly series on Netflix.
Gonzalez’s film career continued with two more films. The first was the Sea of Dreams which was shot in May of 2003 in Veracruz, Mexico. Nick then spent the summer in Fiji, where he finished filming Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, which premiered in theatres on August 27, 2004. Gonzalez made an appearance in Melrose Place as well (2009). On the ABC show Off The Map in 2011, he played Mateo.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2001 | Scenes of the Crime | Marty |
| 2002 | Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu | Young Marco |
| 2002 | Spun | Angel |
| 2004 | Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid | Dr. Ben Douglas |
| 2005 | Dirty | Officer Rodriguez |
| 2006 | Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil | Lt. Robert James |
| 2007 | Rockaway | Trane |
| 2009 | Down for Life | Officer Gutierrez |
| 2009 | Falling Awake | Eddie |
| 2011 | S.W.A.T.: Firefight | Justin Kellogg |
| 2013 | Water & Power | Power |
| 2014 | The Purge: Anarchy | Carlos |
TV Serial
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1999 | Undressed | Andy |
| 1999 | My Little Assassin | Andre Castro |
| 2000 | The Princess and the Barrio Boy | Sol Torres |
| 2000 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Juan Guerro |
| 2000–2002 | Resurrection Blvd. | Alex Santiago |
| 2002 | That ’70s Show | Thomas |
| 2004 | The O.C. | D.J. |
| 2004–2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Detective Mike Sandoval |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer | Teo de la Costa |
| 2006 | Ugly Betty | Carlo Medina |
| 2007 | Grey’s Anatomy | Clark West |
| 2008 | Brothers & Sisters | Mario |
| 2008 | True Blood | Jerry |
| 2009 | CSI: Miami | Alfonso Reyes |
| 2009 | Mental | Dr. Arturo Suarez |
| 2009–2010 | Melrose Place | Detective Rodriguez |
| 2010 | After the Fall | Eugene Gibbs |
| 2011 | Off the Map | Mateo |
| 2011 | The Glades | Raphael Dominga |
| 2011 | Memphis Beat | Dominic |
| 2011 | Charlie’s Angels | Roman Stone |
| 2011 | We Have Your Husband | Raul |
| 2012 | Grimm | Ryan Showalter |
| 2012–2013 | Underemployed | Keith Powers |
| 2012 | Left to Die | Alex |
| 2013–2014 | Sleepy Hollow | Detective Luke Morales |
| 2013 | Witches of East End | Anthony |
| 2013 | Christmas Belle | Hunter Lowell |
| 2014 | Resurrection | Deputy Connor Cupit |
| 2014 | Bojack Horseman | Cartel Man |
| 2014 | Modern Family | Diego |
| 2014–2015 | Jane the Virgin | Marco Esquivel |
| 2015–2016 | The Flash | Dante Ramon / Rupture, Savitar |
| 2015 | Bones | Eric Morales |
| 2016 | Bordertown | Ernesto Gonzalez |
| 2016 | Bosch | Detective Ignacio Ferras |
| 2016 | Lucifer | Detective Dan(iel) Espinoza |
| 2016–2017 | Pretty Little Liars | Detective Marco Furey |
| 2016 | NCIS | David Silva |
| 2016 | Frequency | Ted Cardenas |
| 2016 | American Dad! | Ricky |
| 2017 | How to Get Away with Murder | Dominic |
| 2017 | Being Mary Jane | Orlando Lagos |
| 2017–present | The Good Doctor | Dr. Neil Melendez |
| 2017 | Narcos | Agent Lopez |
| 2019 | Undone | Tomas |
| 2021 | Playing Cupid | David Martinez |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Battlefield: Hardline | Nick Mendoza |
Nicholas Gonzalez Awards
- Aubrey Plaza – Outstanding Performance in a Motion Picture (Ingrid Goes West, The Little Hours, Legion)
- Diane Guerrero – Lupe Ontiveros Indomitable Spirit Award (Orange is the New Black, Jane the Virgin, Superior Donuts, Author of In the Country We Love: My Family Divided)
- Coco (Award accepted by filmmakers Darla Anderson, Adrian Molina, & Lee Unkrich) – Outstanding Motion Picture of 2017
- Randy Falco – Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Latino Community (President and CEO of Univision)
- Tony Revolori – Outstanding Performance in a Motion Picture (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Table 19, Take the 10, Please Stand By)
- Nicholas Gonzalez – Outstanding Performance in a Television Series (The Good Doctor, How to Get Away With Murder, Being Mary Jane)
Nicholas Gonzalez Net worth
He has his other significant role in Mental and Melrose Palace in 2019, after acting in complex TV shows. Dirty, Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil, Down for Life, Water & Power, The Purge: Anarchy, and Beneath the US are among the films in which the actor has appeared. Nicholas Gonzalez has a net worth of $2 million as of 2021.
5 Facts About Nicholas Gonzalez
- According to Chinese Zodiac signs, Nicholas was born in the year of the Dragon which usually depicts the person’s personality as lively, intelligent, and excitable.
- In 2009, Gonzalez placed second at the World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational.
- Nicholas is a handsome actor whose height is 5 feet, 7 inches.
- Gonzalez’s role as Dr. Neil Melendez in The Good Doctor was brought to an end in its 3rd season.
- The actor has a stunning and muscular body along with black hair and black eyes.
Nicholas Gonzalez’s Social Media Presence
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