Nick Bell was born on September 28th, 1971, in Albany, Oregon, USA, to a family that was marked by early adversity. His parents' divorce when he was just a year old led to him being raised by his mother and grandmother on his mother's side. This unconventional upbringing was marked by the loss of his grandmother in 1997, leaving him as the only child.
Nick's educational pursuits took him to college, where he earned a degree in Graphic Communications in 1996. However, his true calling lay in the world of film and theater, and he continued to reside in Oregon until 1998, when he made the bold decision to move to the picturesque San Luis Obispo, California, USA, on the central coast.
It was during his time in Portland, Oregon, that Nick first caught the film bug. He was cast as a principal extra in the film Mr. Hollands Opus, starring Richard Dreyfuss, where he spent three 12-hour days sitting directly behind the legendary actor. This experience sparked a passion within him, and he soon found himself enamored with the world of filmmaking.
Before making the move to California, Nick's love affair with theater began with his debut role in the play "Twelve Angry Men" at the Majestic Theatre in Corvallis, Oregon. This marked the beginning of a decade-long involvement in the theater, during which he would go on to take numerous classes and workshops, taught by industry professionals from Los Angeles, and would land a multitude of roles.
Some of Nick's most notable performances during this period include his lead role as Jeff in "Suburbia," his portrayal of Doc Porter in "Crimes of the Heart," and his challenging role as Billy Bibbit in "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest," which required him to master a speech impediment.
Throughout his time in the theater, Nick also pursued other creative outlets, working on independent film projects and even directing a play before making the move to Los Angeles in 2009. Today, he resides in LA and continues to pursue his passions in television and film.
