Nicholas Gonzalez Biography: Instagram, Parents, Movies, TV Shows, Age, Height, Net Worth, Awards

Nicholas Edward Gonzalez is an American actor, widely recognized for his portrayal of Alex Santiago on Showtime’s Resurrection Blvd. and Dr. Neil Melendez on ABC’s The Good Doctor.

His notable film credits include his role as Dr. Ben Douglas in Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) and appearances in Scenes of the Crime. Gonzalez made his television debut in 1998 with a guest role on ABC’s Dharma & Greg.

Over the years, he has starred in a range of successful TV series, including How to Get Away with Murder, Narcos, Frequency, Bosch, and Pretty Little Liars, where he played Detective Marco Furey. He has also appeared in recurring roles in The Flash and Being Mary Jane.

Profile

• Full Name: Nicholas Edward Gonzalez
• Stage Name: Nicholas Gonzalez
• Born: January 3, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor
• Height: 1.7 m
• Parents: Sylvia Mosie, John Gonzalez
• Siblings: John Joseph Gonzalez and Madeline Mosier
• Spouse: Kelsey Crane (m. 2016)
• Children: Ever Lee Wilde Gonzalez, and Leo Camino Gonzalez
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5.3 million

Early Life And Education

Nicholas Edward Gonzalez was born on January 3, 1976, in San Antonio, Texas, to Dr. John Gonzalez, a dermatologist surgeon, and his mother Sylvia Mosier. He has an older brother, John Joseph Gonzalez, and a younger sister, Madeline Mosier.

Gonzalez attended Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, where he excelled as a cross-country and track runner. He won the Texas State Championship in both the mile and two-mile races. Despite receiving a presidential appointment to West Point, he chose to pursue a different path and instead earned an English degree from Stanford University in California.

During his time at Stanford, Gonzalez began to explore acting after taking an improvisational theater elective and participating in student theater productions. His academic journey also led him to spend two terms at Oxford University in England, followed by a summer research grant to study at Oxford and Trinity College in Dublin.

There, he worked on his thesis focused on James Joyce’s Ulysses. Gonzalez’s diverse academic background reflects his intellectual curiosity and commitment to both literature and the arts. He is of Mexican descent, Gonzalez has kept his personal religious beliefs private.

Career

Nicholas Gonzalez began his acting career in the late 1990s with small roles in television series such as Dharma & Greg (ABC) and One World (NBC). In 1999, he gained attention for his role as Andy, a gay yuppie, in MTV’s Undressed, where he appeared in six episodes.

His early career also saw him in notable TV movies, including portraying Fidel Castro’s son in the Lifetime movie My Little Assassin. Gonzalez’s breakthrough came in 2000, when he starred in Showtime’s Resurrection Blvd., portraying Alex Santiago, a pre-med student turned professional boxer. His performance was widely praised, and the success of the show led to its extension as a regular weekly series.

While filming Undressed, Gonzalez learned about the Showtime project Resurrection Blvd., which centered on a Latino family in East Los Angeles. Despite initial scheduling conflicts, Gonzalez was later called in for auditions and ultimately secured the role of Alex.

His portrayal of Alex, a character balancing academics and his boxing aspirations, was praised for its intelligence and passion. Resurrection Blvd. (2000-2002) earned critical acclaim and became an important platform for Gonzalez to showcase his acting talent.

In addition to this role, he also appeared in The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2001), where he played Sol Torres, and made his feature film debut in Scenes of the Crime (2001).

Throughout the 2000s, Gonzalez continued to build his career, taking on a variety of roles in both television and film. He appeared in series like The O.C., Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ghost Whisperer, and Grey’s Anatomy, and also had recurring roles in Melrose Place and Off the Map.

Gonzalez’s film career included parts in Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004), Dirty (2005), and The Purge: Anarchy (2014). In 2017, he landed the role of Dr. Neil Melendez in The Good Doctor, marking his most high-profile role to date.

His portrayal of the surgeon was inspired in part by his father and older brother, both of whom are doctors. Gonzalez’s other notable television appearances include roles in How to Get Away with Murder, Narcos, and Pretty Little Liars, as well as contributions to video games such as Battlefield: Hardline (2015).

Awards and Nominations

• 2nd Annual Soap Hub Award (2021)
• Won: Favorite Newcomer
• Nominated: Favorite General Hospital Actor
• Daytime Emmy Awards
• Won (2022): Outstanding Young Performer in a Drama Series for playing Spencer Cassadine in General Hospital
• Nominated (2023): Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @eltexmex
• Facebook handle: Nicholas Gonzalez
• Twitter handle: @IamNickGonzalez

Personal Life

Nicholas Gonzalez married Kelsey Crane on April 16, 2016. The couple has two children: a daughter, Ever Lee Wilde Gonzalez, and a son, Leo Camino Gonzalez.

Filmography

Film:

• Scenes of the Crime (2001)
• Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu (2002)
• Spun (2002)
• Dirty (2005)
• Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil (2006)
• Down for Life (2009)
• Falling Awake (2009)
• S.W.A.T.: Firefight (2011)
• Water & Power (2013)
• The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
• Pray for Rain (2017)
• Beneath Us (2020)
• Evil Takes Root (2020)
• Borrego (2022)

Television:

• Dharma & Greg (1998)
• Undressed (1999)
• My Little Assassin (1999)
• The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000)
• Walker, Texas Ranger (2000)
• 2nd Annual Soap Hub Award (2021)
• Won (2022)

Net Worth

Kelsey Crane‘s husband, Nicholas Gonzalez, has an estimated net worth of $2.75 million as of 2023. However, another source projects his net worth to be $5.3 million in 2024, accounting for inflation.

His primary sources of income include his successful acting career, endorsements, and real estate investments.