Eric Nies (born May 23, 1971) is an American former

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and

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personality. He first gained fame as a cast member on

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's '' The Real World: New York'', before going on to appear on that show's spinoffs and other reality shows, such as '' The Grind'' and ''

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''. Nies revealed on the 2000 special ''The Real World 10th Anniversary Special'' that three years into hosting ''The Grind'', a business manager stole a quarter million dollars from him, effectively leaving him destitute and ruining his career, after which he contemplated suicide.

Appearances

* '' The Real World: New York'' (1992) * ''The Grind'' (1992) Host * ''Hangin' w/MTV'' (1992) Host * ''

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'' (1993) Disc Jockey * ''

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'' (1994) Montrose * ''

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'' (1995) Hip MC * ''The Real World Reunion'' (1995) * ''The Real World Vacations: Behind the Scenes'' (1995) * ''The Real World Reunion: Inside Out'' (1996) * ''The Real World You Never Saw'' (1997) * '' Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Road Rules: All-Stars'' (1998) * ''The Real World You Never Saw: Boston + Seattle'' (1998) * ''The Real World: Tenth Anniversary Special'' (2000) Host * '' Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Seasons'' (2002) Co-Host * ''

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'' (2003) * ''The Road to Reality'' (2003) * '' Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Sexes'' (2003) * ''RopeSport: Extreme Workout'' (2003) Host * ''RopeSport: Advanced Workout'' (2003) Host * ''RopeSport: Intermediate Workout'' (2003) Host * ''RopeSport: Basic Workout'' (2003) Host * ''Real Hot'' (2004) * '' I Love the '90s'' (2004) * '' Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Sexes 2'' (2004) * ''

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'' - Episode: ''Wooden Lucy'' (2006) * ''The Real World Awards Bash'' (2008) * ''

'' (2009) * '' The Real World Homecoming: New York'' (2021)

References

External links

Spiritual Work Official Site
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nies, Eric 1971 births Living people Male models from New Jersey Ocean Township High School alumni People from Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey The Real World (TV series) cast members Sacramento Surge players Participants in American reality television series