Actor

Nick Shakoour

12 films

Nick's inspiration to perform was ignited in the 4th grade when his physical education teacher (Rudy Benton) discovered his ability to transform in and out of the personas of faculty members through comedic voice impressions. Rudy urged the school principal to throw together an impromptu assembly, and within a few hours, Nick found himself on stage, ready to share his hidden talent publicly for the first time.

Nick portrays Zebedee on the MovieGuide Award-winning series, The Chosen. He has also starred in the Oscar-qualifying film Madaran (Mothers), recurred on NBC's State of Affairs as Aleek Al Moosari, as a fan favorite, and voiced Grumpy Bear and Tenderheart Bear for the animated series Care Bears: Unlock The Magic. Nick is also the voice of Artichoke and Auntie Uncle on Netflix's Emmy-nominated animated series Buddy Thunderstruck. He has voiced a plethora of interactive games, including Dying Light as the voice of Savvy and Bilal and Skylanders as the voice of Fling Kong.

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First watchSicario: Day of the Soldado20186.9as Rocking ManA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.Agent Matt Graver teams up with operative Alejandro Gillick to prevent Mexican drug cartels from smuggling terrorists across the United States border.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach

4.7Norm of the North2016

Filmography

12 films as actor

TBAThe Chosen: Season 6 PremiereZebedee
2028The Chosen: ResurrectionZebedee
2027The Chosen: CrucifixionZebedee
2025Care Bears: Unlock the Magic – Good Vibes OnlyGrumpy Bear
2025Care Bears: Unlock the Magic – Three Cheers for Cheer!Grumpy Bear
2025The Chosen: Last SupperZebedee
2025Care Bears: Unlock the Magic – Seeds of CaringGrumpy Bear
2024Care Bears: Unlock the Magic – Share Your CareGrumpy Bear
2018The PursuitShant
2018Sicario: Day of the SoldadoRocking Man
2016MadaranOmid
2016Norm of the NorthCostumed Bear (voice)