Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Jonas began acting in theater at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002 which caught the attention of Columbia Records where Jonas formed a band with his older brothers, Joe and Kevin, known as the Jonas Brothers. The group released their debut studio album It's About Time through the Columbia label in 2006.
After leaving Columbia Records and signing with Hollywood Records, the group released their self-titled second studio album in 2007, which became their breakthrough record.
The band became prominent figures on the Disney Channel during this time, gaining a large following through the network and they appeared in the widely successful musical television film Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010) as well as two of their own series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream (2008–2010) and Jonas (2009–2010).
Kelly Asbury, Director of 'Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron,' 'Shrek 2' and 'Gnomeo & Juliet,' Dies at 60
hollywoodreporter.comKelly Asbury, the respected animator who directed such films asSpirit: Stallion of the Cimarron,Shrek 2andGnomeo & Juliet, has died.
He was 60. Asbury died Friday at his home in Encino after a long battle with cancer, rep Nancy Newhouse Porter confirmed toThe Hollywood Reporter. "This was one of the most admired and beloved people in the industry," she said.
Most recently, Asbury helmed the STX animated filmUglydolls(2019), a musical starring Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton and Pitbull.
A CalArts alum and three-time Annie Awards nominee who started his career at Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1983, Asbury was mentored by legendary Warner Bros.
Read more on hollywoodreporter.com