Nicholas Braun Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Brother

Nicholas Joseph Braun is an American actor whose rise to recognition came largely through his portrayal of Greg Hirsch in the HBO series Succession (2018-2023).

While he’d appeared in a number of Disney Channel films and supporting roles earlier in his career, Succession brought him major award nominations.

Profile

• Full name: Nicholas Joseph Braun
• Date of birth: May 1, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Bethpage, New York, U.S.
• State of origin: New York
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
• Parents: Father – Craig Braun; Mother – Elizabeth Lyle
• Siblings: Two paternal half-brothers; one younger brother Christopher Braun
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Hyunji Ward
• Ethnicity: White; of German, English, Scottish descent
• Net worth: USD $4 million

Early Life and Education

Nicholas Braun is now 37 years old. He was born on May 1, 1988 in Bethpage, New York, to Craig Braun and Elizabeth Lyle. His parents divorced when he was about five.

After the divorce he spent time living with both parents: in Connecticut with his mother, and in Manhattan with his father.

He attended a boarding school during his teenage years. He enrolled in Occidental College, initially intending to major in mathematics, but left after about two years in order to focus more fully on his acting career.

Personal Life

Nicholas Braun keeps much of his private life out of the spotlight. He is currently in a relationship with Hyunji Ward.

He has spoken in interviews about how his career and roles have shaped his sense of identity and how fame has affected certain parts of life.

Career

Nicholas Braun began acting in film and television in the early 2000s. His first credited screen appearance was in the television movie Walter and Henry (2001) where he played Henry.

He later appeared in guest roles on shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Without a Trace, Shark, and Cold Case.

In film, he gained attention with Sky High (2005) where he played Zach, followed by roles in Minutemen (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009), Prom (2011), The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), How to Be Single (2016), Zola (2021), and Cat Person (2023).

His major breakthrough came when he was cast as Greg Hirsch on Succession, beginning in 2018. That role earned him critical acclaim and multiple nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Awards

• Primetime Emmy Awards — Nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Succession in 2020, 2022, and 2023
• Screen Actors Guild Awards — Member of the ensemble cast of Succession, which has won SAG Awards (Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series)

Net worth

Nicholas Braun’s net worth is estimated to be about USD $4 million. This sum is from his earnings in film and television roles, especially through Succession, as well as his earlier Disney and indie film appearances.

Controversy

In August 2025, Nicholas Braun was arrested in Moultonborough, New Hampshire on a suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence) and for operating without vehicle lights. He pled not guilty.

As part of his release conditions, a judge ordered him to abstain from alcohol and narcotics/controlled substances.

Social Media

• Instagram: @nicholasbraun
• Twitter / X: @nicholasbraun

Filmography

• Walter and Henry (2001)
• Carry Me Home (2004)
• Sky High (2005)
• Minutemen (2008)
• Princess Protection Program (2009)
• Love at First Hiccup / The First Time (2009)
• Red State (2011)
• Chalet Girl (2011)
• Prom (2011)
• The Watch (2012)
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
• At Middleton (2013)
• Date and Switch (2014)
• The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)
• Poltergeist (2015)
• Freaks of Nature (2015)
• How to Be Single (2016)
• Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
• Get a Job (2016)
• Good Kids (2016)
• The Year of Spectacular Men (2017)
• Avenues (2017)
• Zola (2021)
• The Big Ugly (2021)
• Cat Person (2023)
• Dream Scenario (2023)
• Saturday Night (2024)
• Splitsville (2025)