Nicholas Hamilton

Presently he splits his time between Australia and Los Angeles. After his shoots in Hollywood and Canada, he is back to school and is the same local country boy. He gives credit to his family for keeping him grounded. He plans to complete his schooling by the end of 2018 and then head off to Los Angeles. He also loves the technical side of filmmaking and plans to take up writing and direction in future.

Hamilton was born on May 4, 2000, to Vicki Atkins and Craig Hamilton in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, but spent his growing years in Alstonville, a small town in northern New South Wales. He has a brother, Joshua (JJ) Hamilton and two sisters, Rebecca and Rachel Hamilton.

He studies at ‘Alstonville High’ and would complete his graduation by the end of 2018. During his childhood, he never thought of pursuing acting, but he was persuaded to audition for a school play at the age of five, and somehow he liked the experience and ended up playing the role of ‘Elvis Presley.’ He enjoyed the experience and that is how his acting journey commenced. He worked all through his teen years.

In 2012, Hamilton began working in the film and television industry. In 2013, he made his debut as Young Dave in the comedy short film ‘The Streak.’

He made his television debut in an episode of the series ‘Mako Mermaids: Islands of Secrets’ (2013) wherein he essayed the role of ‘Ben.’ He guest starred in the television show ‘Wanted’ (2016).

Hamilton was first noticed for his role of James in Liam Connor’s simple but ingenious time-travel short film ‘Time’ (2013). This performance earned him an award as well. Apart from ‘Time,’ he worked in several other short films, including ‘Jack Rabbit’ (2013), ‘Letter to Annabelle’ (2014), ‘Long Shadows’ (2014), and ‘Gifted’ (2015), among others.

His debut feature film was ‘Strangerland,’ written and directed by Kim Farrant. The 2015 mystery and thriller film is set in a fictional town in the outback Australia, where a couple moves with their 2 children to start a fresh life. The couple’s role was played by Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes and Hamilton essayed the part of their son, ‘Tom.’

In 2015, Hamilton auditioned for his first overseas production, a Matt Ross comedy film ‘Captain Fantastic.’ Playing ‘Rellian’ in the film proved beneficial for his career and brought him fame. The film was premiered at the ‘Sundance’ as well as ‘Cannes’ film festivals and received much acclaim.

Hamilton received his first award at the age of 12. For his performance as ‘James’ in the short film ‘Time’ he won the ‘Best Male Actor Award’ at the 2013 ‘Tropfest Short Film Festival.’

His film ‘Captain Fantastic’ was nominated for the ‘Best Ensemble Cast in a Feature Film’ award at the 2017 ‘Screen Actors Guild’ awards.