Nick Mennell is an American

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known for his stage work as well as his roles in the

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s of ''

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'', and ''

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Life and career

Mennell graduated from

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in 2005. In 2007, Mennell was cast as Bob Simms, in the

of the 1978

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classic ''

''. The film was directed by

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, and starred

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, and

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as Michael Myers. The film opened on August 31, 2007, and debuted at number one at the box office. In 2008, Mennell was cast as Mike in the 2009 version of ''

'' and was directed by

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. The film also starred

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, and

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. The film opened on February 13, 2009, and debuted at number one at the box office. He stars also in the 2009 shot Fantasy horror film '' The Black Waters of Echo's Pond'', which is directed by Gabriel Bologna.The Black Waters of Echo's Pond Roll into a Limited Theatrical Release
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Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mennell, Nick Living people American male film actors Juilliard School alumni Place of birth missing (living people) 1976 births Date of birth uncertain