Nick Krause Biography: Age, Net Worth, Films, Sister, Parents, Career, Songs, Height, Wife

Nicholas Krause, known as Nick Krause, is an American actor, director, producer, and musician recognized for his breakout role as Sid in Alexander Payne‘s Oscar-winning film The Descendants (2011).

Rising from a gifted Texas student to a Hollywood leading man alongside George Clooney, he built a career spanning independent film and creative production.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Nicholas Krause
• Stage Name: Nick Krause
• Born: 14 April 1992
• Age: 34 Years old
• Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Part-Mexican descent (paternal: German; maternal: English/Scottish)
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Musician
• Height: 1.78 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Liz Atherton
• Siblings: Kate Krause
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1.2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Nicholas Krause was born on 14 April 1992 in Austin, Texas.

His mother is Liz Atherton, a talent agent; his father has not been publicly named.

His younger sister, Kate Krause, also pursued acting before becoming a physician.

Nick showed remarkable intellect early, attending a mathematics college course at just ten years old.

He attended NYOS Charter School in Austin and later graduated early from Georgetown High School so he could film The Descendants in Hawaii.

While still in school, he founded a science club called TACOS (Totally Awesome and Cool Organization of Science).

He is of part-Mexican descent, with German roots on his father’s side and English/Scottish on his mother’s; his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Nick Krause began acting as a child in local Austin theater and small television appearances.

His breakthrough came in 2011 when Alexander Payne cast him as Sid, the affable, slightly dim but good-hearted friend of Shailene Woodley‘s character in The Descendants.

Sharing the screen with George Clooney, Krause held his own and earned praise for bringing unexpected warmth and humor to a role that could have been one-note.

Early struggles included being typecast as the quirky best friend, but he deliberately sought diverse indie projects to avoid being pigeonholed.

His career expanded into directing and producing with short films and independent features, while also performing as a musician.

He appeared in White Frog (2012), The Spectacular Now (2013), and the horror film The Boy (2015).

Later credits include The White River Kid and various producing roles.

Beyond acting, he has directed music videos and short documentaries.

His industry impact is modest but respected: he is known as an actor’s actor who chose creative fulfillment over blockbuster chasing.

He has also remained close with the Descendants cast and crew, frequently speaking about how Payne‘s mentorship shaped his approach to collaborative filmmaking.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @nickjkrause
• Facebook Handle: Nicholas Krause
• Twitter Handle: @themightykrause

Personal Life

Nicholas Krause, 34 years old and standing 5 feet 10 inches tall, keeps his romantic life entirely private with no public records of past or current partners.

He has never been married and has no children.

He is close with his sister Kate, whom he has supported through her transition from acting to medicine.

Outside of filmmaking, Nick is an avid science enthusiast, a guitarist, and a collector of vintage synthesizers.

Net Worth

Nicholas Krause holds an estimated net worth of $1.2 million USD.

His income stems from acting roles in studio and independent films, producing and directing fees, and occasional music royalties.

While not a household name, his steady body of work across multiple disciplines provides a comfortable, sustainable career outside the Hollywood blockbuster system.

Filmography

• The Descendants (2011) – Sid
• White Frog (2012)
• The Spectacular Now (2013)
• The Boy (2015)
• The White River Kid (2018)