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{{Infobox person
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| name = Nick Young
| name = Nick Young
| image = Nick Young at Oceanside International Film Festival 2024 (cropped).jpg
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| birth_place =
| caption = Young in 2024
| birth_place = [[Tucson, Arizona]], U.S.
| other_names = {{Cslist|Nickolas R. Young|Nickolas Young}}
| birth_name = Nickolas Ray Young
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| nationality = American
| nationality = American
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| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[firefighter]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[firefighter]]}}
| years_active = 1985–present
| years_active = 1985–present
| known_for = {{Plainlist|
| known_for = [[General Gore (character)|General Gore]] in ''Friend of the World''
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*''[[Friend of the World]]''
*Acting in television movies and series in [[Arizona]] and films and theater in [[San Diego County]]
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}}
| credits = {{Plainlist|
| credits = {{Plainlist|
*[[Frederic Talbot|Fred Talbot]] in ''The Legend of White Gold''
*''[[The Diary of Anne Frank (play)|The Diary of Anne Frank]]''
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*''[[Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea]]''
*[[Fritz Pfeffer|Mr. Dussell]] in ''[[The Diary of Anne Frank (play)|The Diary of Anne Frank]]''
*''[[The Other Place (play)|The Other Place]]''
*''[[The Other Place (play)|The Other Place]]''
*''[[Touch (2022 film)|Touch]]''
*''[[Touch (2022 film)|Touch]]''
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| parents = {{Plainlist|
*Duain Francis Young (father)
*Elois Roain Drayfahl (mother)
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'''Nick Young''' is an American [[actor]] who appeared as Gore in the film ''[[Friend of the World]]'' and many of [[OnStage Playhouse]]'s productions including [[Fritz Pfeffer|Mr. Dussell]] in ''[[The Diary of Anne Frank (play)|The Diary of Anne Frank]]'', Ian in ''[[The Other Place (play)|The Other Place]]'' and Gerald in [[Samuel D. Hunter]]'s ''Rest''. Young's career began on several TV movies and series in [[Arizona]] throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s.
'''Nickolas Ray Young''' is an American actor who appeared in the films ''[[Friend of the World]]'' (2020) and ''[[Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea]]'' (2023), television movies ''[[El Diablo (1990 film)|El Diablo]]'' (1990) and ''[[Geronimo (1993 film)|Geronimo]]'' (1993), and [[OnStage Playhouse]]'s productions of ''[[The Diary of Anne Frank (play)|The Diary of Anne Frank]]'' (2011) and ''[[The Other Place (play)|The Other Place]]'' (2022). Young began working on television in [[Arizona]] throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s before moving to [[San Diego County, California|San Diego County]] for film and theater work in the 2010s.


==Early life==
==Early life==


Young grew up in [[Tucson, Arizona]] and became interested in performing arts while in grade school.<ref name=":0" /> He attended [[Palo Verde High Magnet School (Arizona)|Palo Verde High Magnet School]] where he was on the track team<ref>Petruska, Dave (1977-06-04). Godbout, Walker head track team. ''[[Tucson Citizen]]'', 12.</ref> and played [[American football]] as an offensive lineman.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Betterton |first=Bill |date=1976-08-26 |title=PV Talented But Green |pages=44 |work=[[Arizona Daily Star]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-pv-talented-but-green/126648050/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> After high school, Young majored in drama at [[Pima Community College]].<ref name=":0" /> While there, he qualified for the [[National Junior College Athletic Association|National Junior College Athletic Association championships]]<ref>(1981-05-31). Four join Pima track team. ''[[Arizona Daily Star]]'', 26.</ref> after winning the [[Arizona Community College Athletic Conference]] for the [[discus throw]] but he was unable to place.<ref>(1981-02-26). Distance crew PCC strong point. ''[[Arizona Daily Star]]'', 6.</ref>
Young was born to Elois Roain Drayfahl and Duain Francis Young in [[Tucson, Arizona]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-09-09 |title=Obituary for Duain Francis Young, 1930-2012 |pages=C007 |work=[[Arizona Daily Star]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-obituary-for-duain-fr/63942699/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2005-08-25 |title=Obituary for Elois Roain, 1930-2005 |pages=14 |work=[[Arizona Daily Star]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-obituary-for-elois-ro/60223728/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> He became interested in performing arts while in grade school,<ref name=":0" /> was on the track team<ref>Petruska, Dave (1977-06-04). Godbout, Walker head track team. ''[[Tucson Citizen]]'', 12.</ref> and played [[American football]] as an offensive lineman at [[Palo Verde High Magnet School (Arizona)|Palo Verde High Magnet School]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Betterton |first=Bill |date=1976-08-26 |title=PV Talented But Green |pages=44 |work=[[Arizona Daily Star]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-pv-talented-but-green/126648050/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> After high school, Young majored in drama at [[Pima Community College]].<ref name=":0" /> While there, he qualified for the [[National Junior College Athletic Association|National Junior College Athletic Association championships]]<ref>(1981-05-31). Four join Pima track team. ''[[Arizona Daily Star]]'', 26.</ref> after winning the [[Arizona Community College Athletic Conference]] for the [[discus throw]] but he was unable to place.<ref>(1981-02-26). Distance crew PCC strong point. ''[[Arizona Daily Star]]'', 6.</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Young acted in many [[television movies]] and shows in Tucson and [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] before pursuing a career as a [[firefighter]].<ref name=":0" /> In 1981, Young received an electric shock while working with another fireman who suffered steam burns. Both were treated for non-serious injuries.<ref>(1981-05-15). Three fires in two days laid to arson. ''[[Arizona Daily Star]]'', 14.</ref>


=== 1980-2008 ===
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After retiring as a fireman, Young relocated to [[San Diego County, California|San Diego County]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Stone |first=Ken |date=2020-07-25 |title=San Diego's Spielberg? Q&A With Director Brian Butler Near Sci-Fi Film Premiere |url=https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2020/07/24/san-diegos-spielberg-qa-with-director-brian-butler-near-sci-fi-film-premiere/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810031905/https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2020/07/24/san-diegos-spielberg-qa-with-director-brian-butler-near-sci-fi-film-premiere/ |archive-date=2020-08-10 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=[[Media in San Diego#Times of San Diego|Times of San Diego]] |language=en-US}}</ref> where he performed in stage plays such as ''[[The Diary of Anne Frank (play)|The Diary of Anne Frank]]'',<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Carol |date=2011-11-09 |title=OnStage Playhouse mounts first-rate 'Diary of Anne Frank' |url=https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2011/11/09/onstage-playhouse-mounts-first-rate-diary-of-anne-frank/ |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=[[San Diego Jewish World]] |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[The Other Place (play)|The Other Place]]'' and ''[[Kimberly Akimbo]]''.<ref name=":5" /> He was cast in films such as ''The Case of: Dakota Moore'',<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Elling |first=Regina |date=2022-10-18 |title=Sunset Cliffs adds touch of beauty to apocalyptic San Diego-made film 'Friend of the World' |url=https://www.pointloma-obmonthly.com/news/story/2022-10-18/sunset-cliffs-adds-touch-of-beauty-to-apocalyptic-san-diego-made-film-friend-of-the-world |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=Point Loma-OB Monthly |language=en-US}}</ref> ''I Brake for Caterpillars''<ref name=":0" /> as well as a [[Filmapalooza]] qualifying [[48 Hour Film Project|48 hour short film]] called ''Con Boys''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nick Young {{!}} Gore – Friend of the World |url=https://charybdispictures.com/friend-of-the-world/nick-young/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=Charybdis Pictures}}</ref>
Young acted in many [[television movies]] and shows in Tucson and [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] while pursuing a career as a [[firefighter]].<ref name=":0" /> He was appointed to the Tucson Fire Department on June 16, 1980.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Tucson Fire Department X, Y, Z—Firefighters & Staff Support 6th Edition |url=https://www.tucsonfirefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/X-Y-Z-FF-SS-6th-Edition.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127220943/https://www.tucsonfirefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/X-Y-Z-FF-SS-6th-Edition.pdf |archive-date=2023-11-27 |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=Greater Tucson Fire Foundation |pages=34–36 |edition=6th}}</ref> In 1981, Young received an electric shock while working with another fireman who suffered steam burns. Both were treated for non-serious injuries.<ref name=":2" /><ref>(1981-05-15). Three fires in two days laid to arson. ''[[Arizona Daily Star]]'', 14.</ref> Young was promoted to [[Fire protection engineering|engineer]] on May 8, 1988, and retired on February 28, 2008.<ref name=":2" />

=== 2011-2022 ===
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After retiring as a fireman, Young relocated to [[San Diego County, California|San Diego County]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Stone |first=Ken |date=2020-07-25 |title=San Diego's Spielberg? Q&A With Director Brian Butler Near Sci-Fi Film Premiere |url=https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2020/07/24/san-diegos-spielberg-qa-with-director-brian-butler-near-sci-fi-film-premiere/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810031905/https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2020/07/24/san-diegos-spielberg-qa-with-director-brian-butler-near-sci-fi-film-premiere/ |archive-date=2020-08-10 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=[[Media in San Diego#Times of San Diego|Times of San Diego]] |language=en-US}}</ref> where he performed in stage plays such as ''[[The Diary of Anne Frank (play)|The Diary of Anne Frank]]'',<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Carol |date=2011-11-09 |title=OnStage Playhouse mounts first-rate 'Diary of Anne Frank' |url=https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2011/11/09/onstage-playhouse-mounts-first-rate-diary-of-anne-frank/ |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=[[San Diego Jewish World]] |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[The Other Place (play)|The Other Place]]'' and ''[[Kimberly Akimbo]]''.<ref name=":5" /> He was cast in films such as ''The Case of: Dakota Moore'',<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Elling |first=Regina |date=2022-10-18 |title=Sunset Cliffs adds touch of beauty to apocalyptic San Diego-made film 'Friend of the World' |url=https://www.pointloma-obmonthly.com/news/story/2022-10-18/sunset-cliffs-adds-touch-of-beauty-to-apocalyptic-san-diego-made-film-friend-of-the-world |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=Point Loma-OB Monthly |language=en-US}}</ref> ''I Brake for Caterpillars''<ref name=":0" /> as well as a [[Filmapalooza]] qualifying [[48 Hour Film Project|48 hour short film]] called ''Con Boys''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Nick Young {{!}} Gore – Friend of the World |url=https://charybdispictures.com/friend-of-the-world/nick-young/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=Charybdis Pictures}}</ref>


===''Friend of the World''===
===2020: ''Friend of the World''===
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{{main|Friend of the World}}
Young auditioned for ''[[Friend of the World]]'' by submitting a mobile video and he was cast as Gore, a lead role.<ref name=":4" /> Several film critics admired his performance<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Brewer |first=Mac |date=2022-05-19 |title=Friend of the World (Review) |url=https://www.horrorsociety.com/2022/05/19/friend-of-the-world-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520022019/https://www.horrorsociety.com/2022/05/19/friend-of-the-world-review/ |archive-date=2022-05-20 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=Horror Society |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hannon |first=Melissa |date=2021-07-31 |title=Review: 'Friend of the World' (2020) is a Bizarre Apocalyptic Film |url=https://www.horrorgeeklife.com/2021/07/30/review-friend-of-the-world-2020/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=HorrorGeekLife |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Douglas |date=2022-05-05 |title=Paranoia seeps through every frame of surrealist, absurdist sci-fi thriller "Friend of the World." |url=https://elementsofmadness.com/2022/05/05/fotw/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509171829/https://elementsofmadness.com/2022/05/05/fotw/ |archive-date=2022-05-09 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=Elements of Madness |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Propes |first=Richard |date=2022-04-23 |title=The Independent Critic - "Friend of the World" Gets Troma Release |url=https://theindependentcritic.com/friend_of_the_world |access-date=2022-07-17 |website=The Independent Critic}}</ref> and he was nominated for Best Actor at the San Diego Film Awards.<ref name=":4" />
Young auditioned for ''Friend of the World'' by submitting a mobile video and he was cast as [[General Gore (character)|Gore]], a lead role.<ref name=":4" /> Several film critics admired his performance<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Brewer |first=Mac |date=2022-05-19 |title=Friend of the World (Review) |url=https://www.horrorsociety.com/2022/05/19/friend-of-the-world-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520022019/https://www.horrorsociety.com/2022/05/19/friend-of-the-world-review/ |archive-date=2022-05-20 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=Horror Society |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hannon |first=Melissa |date=2021-07-31 |title=Review: 'Friend of the World' (2020) is a Bizarre Apocalyptic Film |url=https://www.horrorgeeklife.com/2021/07/30/review-friend-of-the-world-2020/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=HorrorGeekLife |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Douglas |date=2022-05-05 |title=Paranoia seeps through every frame of surrealist, absurdist sci-fi thriller "Friend of the World." |url=https://elementsofmadness.com/2022/05/05/fotw/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509171829/https://elementsofmadness.com/2022/05/05/fotw/ |archive-date=2022-05-09 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=Elements of Madness |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Propes |first=Richard |date=2022-04-23 |title=The Independent Critic - "Friend of the World" Gets Troma Release |url=https://theindependentcritic.com/friend_of_the_world |access-date=2022-07-17 |website=The Independent Critic}}</ref> and he was nominated for Best Actor at the San Diego Film Awards. The film was distributed by [[Troma Entertainment]].<ref name=":4" />


====Character analysis====
====Character analysis====


Ally Ham at Video Librarian said Young's chemistry with co-star [[Alexandra Slade]] was engaging but also out of place at times.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ham |first=Ally |date=2022-04-25 |title=Friend of the World |url=https://videolibrarian.com/api/content/48817f4e-9e90-11ec-9212-12f1225286c6/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613092111/https://videolibrarian.com/reviews/film/friend-of-the-world/ |archive-date=2022-06-13 |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=Video Librarian Magazine |language=en-us}}</ref> Rob Rector at [[Film Threat]] and John Noonan at [[FilmInk]] noticed his character seemed to be inspired from ''[[Dr. Strangelove]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rector |first=Rob |date=2020-08-29 |title=Friend of the World {{!}} Film Threat |url=https://filmthreat.com/reviews/friend-of-the-world/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=[[Film Threat]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Noonan |first=John |date=2023-04-21 |title=Friend of the World |url=https://www.filmink.com.au/reviews/friend-of-the-world/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=[[FilmInk]] |language=en-AU}}</ref> Film critic [[Daniel M. Kimmel]] said Young proficiently expresses his character's thoughts<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kimmel |first=Daniel M. |date=2022-06-03 |title=Review – Friend Of The World |url=https://northshoremovies.wpcomstaging.com/2022/06/03/review-friend-of-the-world/ |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=NorthShoreMovies.net |language=en-US}}</ref> and Cheryl Eddy at [[Gizmodo]] claims he has an "unhinged aura of someone who's been alone too long."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eddy |first=Cheryl |date=2023-02-17 |title=Apocalyptic Film Friend of the World Explores the Price of Survival |url=https://gizmodo.com/scifi-horror-friend-of-the-world-streaming-movie-review-1850124683 |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=Gizmodo |language=en}}</ref> Young's performance has been compared to [[Bruce Campbell]] and [[Sterling Hayden]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parker |first=Sean |date=2022-05-11 |title=Friend of the World: The Divine Comedy of Body Horror - Horror Obsessive |url=https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/05/10/friend-of-the-world-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511003635/https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/05/10/friend-of-the-world-review/ |archive-date=2022-05-11 |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=Horror Obsessive}}</ref> while director [[Brian Patrick Butler]] said his character is like [[John Wayne]], casting him for his "grimness and humor."<ref name=":4" />
Ally Ham at Video Librarian said Young's chemistry with co-star [[Alexandra Slade]] was engaging but also out of place at times.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ham |first=Ally |date=2022-04-25 |title=Friend of the World |url=https://videolibrarian.com/api/content/48817f4e-9e90-11ec-9212-12f1225286c6/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613092111/https://videolibrarian.com/reviews/film/friend-of-the-world/ |archive-date=2022-06-13 |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=Video Librarian Magazine |language=en-us}}</ref> Rob Rector at [[Film Threat]] and John Noonan at [[FilmInk]] noticed his character seemed to be inspired from ''[[Dr. Strangelove]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rector |first=Rob |date=2020-08-29 |title=Friend of the World {{!}} Film Threat |url=https://filmthreat.com/reviews/friend-of-the-world/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=[[Film Threat]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Noonan |first=John |date=2023-04-21 |title=Friend of the World |url=https://www.filmink.com.au/reviews/friend-of-the-world/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=[[FilmInk]] |language=en-AU}}</ref> Film critic [[Daniel M. Kimmel]] said Young proficiently expresses his character's thoughts<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kimmel |first=Daniel M. |date=2022-06-03 |title=Review – Friend Of The World |url=https://northshoremovies.wpcomstaging.com/2022/06/03/review-friend-of-the-world/ |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=NorthShoreMovies.net |language=en-US}}</ref> and Cheryl Eddy at [[Gizmodo]] claims he has an "unhinged aura of someone who's been alone too long."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eddy |first=Cheryl |date=2023-02-17 |title=Apocalyptic Film Friend of the World Explores the Price of Survival |url=https://gizmodo.com/scifi-horror-friend-of-the-world-streaming-movie-review-1850124683 |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=Gizmodo |language=en}}</ref> Young's performance has been compared to [[John Goodman]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Strouse |first=Kristy |date=2022-10-13 |title=Cinematic Nightmare Candy: The Hole in The Ground & Friend of the World |url=https://wonderfullyweirdandhorrifying.com/2022/10/12/cinematic-nightmare-candy-the-hole-in-the-ground-friend-of-the-world/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013193916/https://wonderfullyweirdandhorrifying.com/2022/10/12/cinematic-nightmare-candy-the-hole-in-the-ground-friend-of-the-world/ |archive-date=2022-10-13 |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=Wonderfully Weird & Horrifying |language=en}}</ref> [[Bruce Campbell]] and [[Sterling Hayden]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parker |first=Sean |date=2022-05-11 |title=Friend of the World: The Divine Comedy of Body Horror - Horror Obsessive |url=https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/05/10/friend-of-the-world-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511003635/https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/05/10/friend-of-the-world-review/ |archive-date=2022-05-11 |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=Horror Obsessive}}</ref> while director [[Brian Patrick Butler]] said his character is like [[John Wayne]], casting him for his "grimness and humor."<ref name=":4" />


== Stage credits ==
== Stage credits ==
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|[[George Wickham|Mr. Wickham]]
|[[OnStage Playhouse]], [[Chula Vista, California]]
|[[OnStage Playhouse]], [[Chula Vista, California]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brents |first=Phillip |date=2011-09-23 |title=‘Pride and Prejudice’ now playing at OnStage Playhouse |url=https://www.thestarnews.com/pride-and-prejudice-now-playing-at-onstage-playhouse/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=[[The Star-News (Chula Vista, California)|The Star-News]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|''[[The Diary of Anne Frank (play)|The Diary of Anne Frank]]''
|''[[The Diary of Anne Frank (play)|The Diary of Anne Frank]]''
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|The Bishop Crumley
|PowPAC, Poway's Community Theatre, [[Poway, California]]
|PowPAC, Poway's Community Theatre, [[Poway, California]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Himchak |first=Elizabeth Marie |date=2013-07-24 |title=Review: Strong cast, attention to details boost PowPAC’s new show |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/sdpn-review-strong-cast-attention-to-details-boost-2013jul24-story.html |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=[[San Diego Union Tribune]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|''[[Kimberly Akimbo]]''
|''[[Kimberly Akimbo]]''
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|Bill O'Wray
|Bill O'Wray
|Moxie Theatre, San Diego, California
|Moxie Theatre, San Diego, California
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|''[[Love Letters (play)|Love Letters]]''
|''[[Love Letters (play)|Love Letters]]''
|Andrew Makepeace Ladd III
|Andrew Makepeace Ladd III
|Point Loma Playhouse, San Diego, California
|Point Loma Playhouse, San Diego, California
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-13 |title=Past Performances |url=https://www.pointlomaplayhouse.com/past-performances.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013132928/https://www.pointlomaplayhouse.com/past-performances.html |archive-date=2016-10-13 |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Point Loma Playhouse |language=en}}</ref>
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|2016
|2016
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|Joe Bristol
|Joe Bristol
|Scripps Ranch Theatre, San Diego, California
|Scripps Ranch Theatre, San Diego, California
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|2021
|2021
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|Various
|OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California
|OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California
|[[Herbert Sigüenza]] adaptation of ''[[A Christmas Carol]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Launer |first=Pat |date=2021-12-05 |title=Dickens Goes to Havana in Herbert Sigüenza's Tale of Cuban Redemption |url=http://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2021/12/04/dickens-goes-to-havana-in-herbert-siguenzas-tale-of-cuban-redemption/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=[[Times of San Diego]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[Herbert Sigüenza]] adaptation of ''[[A Christmas Carol]]''
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| rowspan="3" |2022
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|Saint Nick
|Saint Nick
|OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California
|OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California
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Latest revision as of 08:23, 2 July 2024

This article is about the American actor. For the British actor, see Nicholas Young (actor).
For other people named Nick Young, see Nick Young (disambiguation).
Nick Young
Young in 2024
Born
Nickolas Ray Young

Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other names
  • Nickolas R. Young
  • Nickolas Young
Alma mater
Occupations
Years active1985–present
Known forGeneral Gore in Friend of the World
Notable credits
Parents
  • Duain Francis Young (father)
  • Elois Roain Drayfahl (mother)

Nickolas Ray Young is an American actor who appeared in the films Friend of the World (2020) and Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023), television movies El Diablo (1990) and Geronimo (1993), and OnStage Playhouse's productions of The Diary of Anne Frank (2011) and The Other Place (2022). Young began working on television in Arizona throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s before moving to San Diego County for film and theater work in the 2010s.

Early life

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Young was born to Elois Roain Drayfahl and Duain Francis Young in Tucson, Arizona.[1][2] He became interested in performing arts while in grade school,[3] was on the track team[4] and played American football as an offensive lineman at Palo Verde High Magnet School.[5] After high school, Young majored in drama at Pima Community College.[3] While there, he qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association championships[6] after winning the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference for the discus throw but he was unable to place.[7]

Career

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1980-2008

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Young acted in many television movies and shows in Tucson and Phoenix while pursuing a career as a firefighter.[3] He was appointed to the Tucson Fire Department on June 16, 1980.[8] In 1981, Young received an electric shock while working with another fireman who suffered steam burns. Both were treated for non-serious injuries.[8][9] Young was promoted to engineer on May 8, 1988, and retired on February 28, 2008.[8]

2011-2022

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After retiring as a fireman, Young relocated to San Diego County[3] where he performed in stage plays such as The Diary of Anne Frank,[10] The Other Place and Kimberly Akimbo.[11] He was cast in films such as The Case of: Dakota Moore,[12] I Brake for Caterpillars[3] as well as a Filmapalooza qualifying 48 hour short film called Con Boys.[13]

2020: Friend of the World

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Main article: Friend of the World

Young auditioned for Friend of the World by submitting a mobile video and he was cast as Gore, a lead role.[12] Several film critics admired his performance[14][15][16][17] and he was nominated for Best Actor at the San Diego Film Awards. The film was distributed by Troma Entertainment.[12]

Character analysis

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Ally Ham at Video Librarian said Young's chemistry with co-star Alexandra Slade was engaging but also out of place at times.[18] Rob Rector at Film Threat and John Noonan at FilmInk noticed his character seemed to be inspired from Dr. Strangelove.[19][20] Film critic Daniel M. Kimmel said Young proficiently expresses his character's thoughts[21] and Cheryl Eddy at Gizmodo claims he has an "unhinged aura of someone who's been alone too long."[22] Young's performance has been compared to John Goodman,[23] Bruce Campbell and Sterling Hayden[24] while director Brian Patrick Butler said his character is like John Wayne, casting him for his "grimness and humor."[12]

Stage credits

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Year Title Role Location Notes
2011 Pride and Prejudice Mr. Wickham OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California [25]
The Diary of Anne Frank Mr. Dussell OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California [10]
2012 The Sugar Witch Grandaddy Meeks OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California [11]
2013 The Sugar Bean Sisters The Bishop Crumley PowPAC, Poway's Community Theatre, Poway, California [26]
Kimberly Akimbo Buddy Point Loma Playhouse, San Diego, California [11]
2014 A Discourse on the Wonders of the Invisible World Reverend Peck Moxie Theatre, San Diego, California [11]
2015 Trouble in Mind Bill O'Wray Moxie Theatre, San Diego, California [11]
Love Letters Andrew Makepeace Ladd III Point Loma Playhouse, San Diego, California [27]
2016 — — La Jolla Theatre Ensemble, La Jolla, California [28]
2019 Return Engagements Joe Bristol Scripps Ranch Theatre, San Diego, California [11]
2021 A People's Cuban Christmas Tale Various OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California Herbert Sigüenza adaptation of A Christmas Carol[29]
2022 The Other Place Ian Smithton OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California [11][30][31]
Rest Gerald OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California by Samuel D. Hunter[32]
It's a Wonderful Vida Saint Nick OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California by Herbert Sigüenza[33]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
1992 The Vagrant Guard [14]
2013 Speechless Ethan Short film
2016 Con Boys Herman Hill Short film[13]
2020 Kirby Alex Short film
Friend of the World General Gore [3][12]
2021 The Case of: Dakota Moore Detective Harris [12]
2022 Mike & Fred vs The Dead — [34]
Touch Detective Hooper Short film[35]
2023 Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Tank [11][36][37]
I Brake for Caterpillars † Police Chief [3]
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1985 Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster — TV movie
1988 The Legend of White Gold Fred Talbot TV movie
1988 The Highwayman M.P. #1 Episode: "Summer of '45"
Jesse Sheriff TV movie, uncredited
One Life to Live Investigator 1 episode
Probe Elder Episode: "Untouched by Human Hands"
1989-1990 The Young Riders James Crowley / Customer 2 episodes
1990 El Diablo Deputy TV movie
1992 Sunstroke Cop TV movie
1993 Geronimo Purlington TV movie
Telling Secrets Highway Patrolman TV movie, uncredited

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary for Duain Francis Young, 1930-2012". Arizona Daily Star. 2012-09-09. pp. C007. Retrieved 2023-11-30 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Obituary for Elois Roain, 1930-2005". Arizona Daily Star. 2005-08-25. p. 14. Retrieved 2023-11-30 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Stone, Ken (2020-07-25). "San Diego's Spielberg? Q&A With Director Brian Butler Near Sci-Fi Film Premiere". Times of San Diego. Archived from the original on 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  4. ^ Petruska, Dave (1977-06-04). Godbout, Walker head track team. Tucson Citizen, 12.
  5. ^ Betterton, Bill (1976-08-26). "PV Talented But Green". Arizona Daily Star. p. 44. Retrieved 2023-06-18 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ (1981-05-31). Four join Pima track team. Arizona Daily Star, 26.
  7. ^ (1981-02-26). Distance crew PCC strong point. Arizona Daily Star, 6.
  8. ^ a b c "Tucson Fire Department X, Y, Z—Firefighters & Staff Support 6th Edition" (PDF). Greater Tucson Fire Foundation (6th ed.). pp. 34–36. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  9. ^ (1981-05-15). Three fires in two days laid to arson. Arizona Daily Star, 14.
  10. ^ a b Davis, Carol (2011-11-09). "OnStage Playhouse mounts first-rate 'Diary of Anne Frank'". San Diego Jewish World. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h "'The Other Place' Cast" (PDF). San Diego Story.
  12. ^ a b c d e f Elling, Regina (2022-10-18). "Sunset Cliffs adds touch of beauty to apocalyptic San Diego-made film 'Friend of the World'". Point Loma-OB Monthly. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
  13. ^ a b "Nick Young | Gore – Friend of the World". Charybdis Pictures. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  14. ^ a b Brewer, Mac (2022-05-19). "Friend of the World (Review)". Horror Society. Archived from the original on 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  15. ^ Hannon, Melissa (2021-07-31). "Review: 'Friend of the World' (2020) is a Bizarre Apocalyptic Film". HorrorGeekLife. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  16. ^ Davidson, Douglas (2022-05-05). "Paranoia seeps through every frame of surrealist, absurdist sci-fi thriller "Friend of the World."". Elements of Madness. Archived from the original on 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  17. ^ Propes, Richard (2022-04-23). "The Independent Critic - "Friend of the World" Gets Troma Release". The Independent Critic. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  18. ^ Ham, Ally (2022-04-25). "Friend of the World". Video Librarian Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-06-13. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
  19. ^ Rector, Rob (2020-08-29). "Friend of the World | Film Threat". Film Threat. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  20. ^ Noonan, John (2023-04-21). "Friend of the World". FilmInk. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  21. ^ Kimmel, Daniel M. (2022-06-03). "Review – Friend Of The World". NorthShoreMovies.net. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  22. ^ Eddy, Cheryl (2023-02-17). "Apocalyptic Film Friend of the World Explores the Price of Survival". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  23. ^ Strouse, Kristy (2022-10-13). "Cinematic Nightmare Candy: The Hole in The Ground & Friend of the World". Wonderfully Weird & Horrifying. Archived from the original on 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  24. ^ Parker, Sean (2022-05-11). "Friend of the World: The Divine Comedy of Body Horror - Horror Obsessive". Horror Obsessive. Archived from the original on 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  25. ^ Brents, Phillip (2011-09-23). "'Pride and Prejudice' now playing at OnStage Playhouse". The Star-News. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  26. ^ Himchak, Elizabeth Marie (2013-07-24). "Review: Strong cast, attention to details boost PowPAC's new show". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  27. ^ "Past Performances". Point Loma Playhouse. 2016-10-13. Archived from the original on 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  28. ^ Mackin-Solomon, Ashley (2016-01-28). "La Jolla Theatre Ensemble brings staged readings to local venues". La Jolla Light. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  29. ^ Launer, Pat (2021-12-05). "Dickens Goes to Havana in Herbert Sigüenza's Tale of Cuban Redemption". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  30. ^ Dixon, David (2022-04-07). "Mystery at OnStage Playhouse Leads to Dark Reveals – San Diego Story". San Diego Story. Archived from the original on 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  31. ^ Dixon, David. "Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews: San Diego - "The Other Place" - 4/8/22". Talkin Broadway. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  32. ^ Kragen, Pam (2022-09-06). "Review: Onstage Playhouse's 'Rest' an unsettling look at seven lives on the edge". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  33. ^ Guthrie, Cassiopeia. "Satire 'It's a Wonderful Vida' brings telenovela and sitcom vibes to Chula Vista's OnStage Playhouse". San Diego Story. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  34. ^ "Mike & Fred vs The Dead (2022)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  35. ^ Brewer, Mac (2022-07-05). "Teaser & Poster for Short Horror Thriller 'Touch' by Justin Burquist". Horror Society. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  36. ^ Bitel, Anton (2024-01-24). "Hemet, Or The Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023)". Projected Figures. Archived from the original on 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  37. ^ Brewer, Mac (2023-11-15). "Charybdis Pictures Releases Trailer for Horror Comedy 'HEMET' Ahead of Premiere". Horror Society. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
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