Nicholas Braun
Known for
Nicholas Braun is an American actor born on Long Island, New York, who worked steadily in supporting film roles through the 2000s and 2010s, including 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' and 'Sky High', before landing the role that transformed his career. He plays the endearingly awkward Greg Hirsch on the HBO drama 'Succession', earning two SAG Award nominations for his work in the ensemble. He has since become known for a warmly comic screen presence in projects ranging from indie comedy to studio films. Braun's 'Succession' role marked a career-defining late breakthrough after years of reliable supporting work.
Nicholas Braun
32 Movies
15 Series
Nicholas Braun is an American actor born on Long Island, New York, who worked steadily in supporting film roles through the 2000s and 2010s, including 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' and 'Sky High', before landing the role that transformed his career. He plays the endearingly awkward Greg Hirsch on the HBO drama 'Succession', earning two SAG Award nominations for his work in the ensemble. He has since become known for a warmly comic screen presence in projects ranging from indie comedy to studio films. Braun's 'Succession' role marked a career-defining late breakthrough after years of reliable supporting work.
Movies
Plays Officer Tim Derry
The Sheep Detectives
2026
Plays Ponytail Derek
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012
Plays Matt
Splitsville
2025
Plays Zachary "Zach" Braun / Zack Attack
Sky High
2005
Plays Jason
The Watch
2012
Plays Brian Berg
Dream Scenario
2023
Plays Boyd
Poltergeist
2015
Plays Josh
How to Be Single
2016
Plays Billy-Ray
Red State
2011
Plays Charlie
Get a Job
2016
Plays Karl Vandy
The Stanford Prison Experiment
2015
Plays Andy Kaufman / Jim Henson
Saturday Night
2024
Plays Pricka Bush Da Werewoof
Idiots
2026
Plays Tall Brian
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
2016
Plays Robert
Cat Person
2023
Plays Nigel
Chalet Girl
2011
Plays Lloyd Taylor
Prom
2011
Plays Andy Evans
Good Kids
2016
Plays Dag Parker
Freaks of Nature
2015
Plays Derrek
Zola
2021
Plays Michael
Date and Switch
2014
Plays Justin 'Dingleberry'
At Middleton
2013
Plays Will
The Big Ugly
2020
Plays Peter
Avenues
2019
Plays Charlie Reed
The Year of Spectacular Men
2018
Plays Ernie
Love at First Hiccup
2009
Plays Matt
In a Relationship
2015
Plays Henry
Walter and Henry
2001
Plays Victor
Victor in Paradise
2020
TV Shows
Plays Greg Hirsch
Succession
2018
Plays Clyde
Poor Paul
Plays Cameron James
10 Things I Hate About You
2009
Plays Devin
Santa Inc.
2021
Plays Tim (voice)
Calls
2021
Plays The Albino
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
2020
Plays Kevin Butterman
Documentary Now!
2015
Plays Craig
Shark
2006
Plays Lenny Snow (1951)
Cold Case
2003
Plays Zander Marrs
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Neal Monroe
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Etan Delvay
Birdgirl
2021
Plays Randy
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
Plays Michael
Three Rivers
2009
Plays Cousin Greg (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Black Knight / Geoff (voice)
Velma
2023
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Idiots
Full Filmography
Idiots
Pricka Bush Da Werewoof
2026
Film
The Sheep Detectives
Officer Tim Derry
2026
Film
Splitsville
Matt
2025
Film
Saturday Night
Andy Kaufman / Jim Henson
2024
Film
Dream Scenario
Brian Berg
2023
Film
Cat Person
Robert
2023
Film
Velma
Black Knight / Geoff (voice) · 1 episode
2023–
TV
The Simpsons
Cousin Greg (voice) · 1 episode
2021–2022
TV
Documentary Now!
Kevin Butterman · 2 episodes
2022
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nicholas Braun and where are they from?
Nicholas Braun is 38 years old, born on May 1, 1988 in Long Island, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Nicholas Braun?
Nicholas Braun is best known for roles in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, How to Be Single, The Watch.
How many movies has Nicholas Braun been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Nicholas Braun has appeared in 32 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Nicholas Braun's first movie?
The career of Nicholas Braun began with Walter and Henry (2001).
What is Nicholas Braun's most recent movie or series?
Nicholas Braun's most recent release is One Night Only, which premiered on July 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Nicholas Braun appeared in?
On television, Nicholas Braun has appeared in The Simpsons, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Succession, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Does Nicholas Braun have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Nicholas Braun's upcoming work includes: Idiots (2026).
Nicholas Braun
1988-05-01 · Long Island, New York, USA
Nicholas Joseph Braun (born May 1, 1988) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Greg Hirsch in the HBO series Succession (2018–2023), for which he received two SAG Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series, along with three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He has also appeared in several films, including Sky High (2005), Princess Protection Program (2009), Red State (2011), Prom (2011), The Perks of Being a Wallflower(2012), The Watch (2012), Date and Switch (2014), How to Be Single (2016), Zola (2021) and Cat Person (2023). Nicholas Braun, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.