Bio
Nicolas Wright is a Canadian actor best known for his starring role as Davis in the television sitcom Accidentally on Purpose, from 2009-2010.
Wright began his career on the stage as one of the founding members of the multi-award-winning theatre company Gravy Bath Productions.
In 2003, his portrayal of the title role in The Portrait of Dorian Gray at the Saidye Bronfman Centre earned him a nomination for Best Actor by the Montreal Critic's Circle. He continues his work on stage with the Montreal Based Improv/Sketch troupe Uncalled For.
Wright has appeared in numerous feature films including The Greatest Game Ever Played and the thriller Whiteout.
He has played leading roles in several award-winning Canadian productions including the animated series Delta State, Hatley High, which received the Best Director/Best Screenplay, Aspen Comedy Festival, Best Actor Nomination, ACTRA Awards (2006) and End of the Line (Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival).
In 2006, he co-starred in the BBC mini-series Superstorm. He also starred in the IFC mini-series The Festival, as well as its spin-off sequel The Business. His work earned him another Best Actor nomination at the 2007 ACTRA awards as well as a Gemini nomination for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Series.
In 2008, Wright co-starred in the feature films War Games: The Dead Code, as well as Prom Wars. He also co-starred in the television movie Girl's Best Friend.
He has begun developing and directing his own projects. His short film, Toutouffe, was awarded 'Special Jury Prize' at the Just For Laughs Comedy Film Festival in 2004.
In his spare time, Wright enjoys DJ'ing house music. He also loves to ski, write and improvise. His hometown is Montreal.