Nicholas Braun
ActingAbout Nicholas Braun
Nicholas Joseph Braun (born May 1, 1988) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Greg Hirsch in the HBO series Succession (2018–2023), for which he received two SAG Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series, along with three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He has also appeared in several films, including Sky High (2005), Princess Protection Program (2009), Red State (2011), Prom (2011), The Perks of Being a Wallflower(2012), The Watch (2012), Date and Switch (2014), How to Be Single (2016), Zola (2021) and Cat Person (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Nicholas Braun, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nicholas Braun reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 38 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Nicholas Braun's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nicholas Braun remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Walter and Henry, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nicholas Braun Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nicholas Braun's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nicholas Braun.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Sheep Detectives | Tim Derry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | The Shitheads | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Splitsville | Matt | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Saturday Night | Andy Kaufman / Jim Henson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dream Scenario | Brian Berg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Cat Person | Robert | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zola | Derrek | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Big Ugly | Will | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Victor in Paradise | Victor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Avenues | Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Year of Spectacular Men | Charlie Reed | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Small Talk | Teddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Good Kids | Andy Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Get a Job | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | Tall Brian | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | How to Be Single | Josh | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Freaks of Nature | Dag Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Jem and the Holograms | Brad (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Stanford Prison Experiment | Karl Vandy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Your Hands | Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Poltergeist | Boyd | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | In a Relationship | Matt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Date and Switch | Michael | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | At Middleton | Justin 'Dingleberry' | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Perks of Being a Wallflower | Ponytail Derek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Watch | Jason | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Red State | Billy-Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Prom | Lloyd Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Chalet Girl | Nigel | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Princess Protection Program | Ed | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Love at First Hiccup | Ernie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Minutemen | Zeke Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sky High | Zachary "Zach" Braun / Zack Attack | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Carry Me Home | Zeke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Walter and Henry | Henry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Entertainment System Is Down | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Famous | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Last Chance Lloyd | Lloyd Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
Nicholas Braun - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nicholas Braun?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicholas Braun is "Walter and Henry" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Nicholas Braun acted in?
Nicholas Braun has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nicholas Braun?
Other notable films include "Your Hands", "The Perks of Being a Wallflower", and "In a Relationship".