Nicholas Payne Jones (born July 16, 1996) is an American musician and former child actor. He is best known for voicing the title character in ''

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'' (2007–2010).

Early life

Jones was born on July 16, 1996, in

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, to Dallas Jones and Terri Yvonne Jones (née Cannon; 1963–2019). His mother was a news broadcaster and radio host. He moved to

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as a child.

Career

He is best known for voicing Chowder on the

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series of the same name. He began his career in late 2005 at age 9, with the direct-to-video film,

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's ''

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'' as Flower. He also appeared during the live-action sequence in the ''Chowder'' episode "Shopping Spree". Early in his career, he starred in various commercials and movies, playing minor roles. He voiced Gumball in ''

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'' pilot.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Nicky 1996 births Living people 21st-century American male actors American male child actors American male voice actors Male actors from Houston Actors from Texas