Sep 6, 1999
Virgo
Houston, TX
25 years old
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Soap Opera Actor
Name & Early Life
Full Name & Age
Nicholas Alexander Chavez, born September 6, 1999 (age 25) .
Birthplace & Family
Born in Houston, Texas, he spent early years also in Sugar Land before relocating to Denver, Colorado, when his parents separated at age five .
He has three younger half-siblings and grew up splitting time between his mother's and father's homes .
Growing Up & Introduction to Performing
Active Childhood & Interests
A naturally active kid: he snowboarding, hiked, rode mountain bikes—but really stood out in football before drama began calling to him .
First Steps into Performance
Started singing in the Colorado Children’s Chorale, performing at venues like Ellie Caulkins Opera House .
In high school at Denver East, joined speech & debate; mentor Matt Murphy invited him to take over as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, prompting him to leave football and embrace acting .
Training & Education
Studied theater at Visionbox Studio Theater under Jennifer McCray Rincón, assisting around the theater to afford lessons .
Accepted at top drama programs, chose Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, attended two years before pausing studies in 2020 to pursue acting in Los Angeles .
Career Breakthroughs
General Hospital
Debuted on July 1, 2021, as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital, signing a three-year contract .
Earned the Daytime Emmy Award (Outstanding Younger Performer) in 2022 .
Exited the soap in January 2024 to pursue major projects with Ryan Murphy .
Film & TV Ventures
Starred as Jason Curtis in Tubi’s Crushed (2022) .
Cast as Lyle Menendez in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story (2024), filmed back-to-back with Grotesquerie, playing Father Charlie Mayhew on FX, under Ryan Murphy’s direction .
Won recognition from the AP as a Breakthrough Entertainer of 2024 .
Upcoming roles include Billy in the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot and a role in the thriller The Technique (2025) .
🏆 Awards & Notable Recognition
Daytime Emmy Winner (2022) for General Hospital .
Honored by the Associated Press as one of 2024’s top new entertainers .
His performance as Lyle Menendez earned viral acclaim, with TikTok edits reaching over 50 million views .
Personal & Lifestyle Tidbits
During the pandemic pause, he worked car and insurance sales, citing those jobs as early lessons in resilience and handling rejection .
A self-described chess enthusiast, he has bonded with General Hospital co-stars over games during breaks .
Enjoys travel—has visited Europe (Italy, France, Greece, Turkey)—and spends time writing, listening to music for prep, and reconnecting with nature .
What Lies Ahead
Nicholas continues to transition into higher-profile roles in thrillers, horror, and even YA horror reboots. His deliberate choice of diverse, immersive characters suggests an intentionally bold future trajectory—and he’s openly expressed eagerness to explore comedic roles one day .
Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s journey—from a nature-loving kid in Colorado to an Emmy-winning soap star and breakout presence in Ryan Murphy’s universe—highlights his rich talent, grounded beginnings, and unstoppable rise in entertainment.
