Nico Tortorella Biography: Spouse, Children, Age, Net Worth, Height, Career, Movies & TV Shows

Nico Tortorella is an American performer celebrated for his roles as Josh in Younger, Jacob Wells in The Following, and Felix Carlucci in The Walking Dead: World Beyond.

With a dynamic career in television, film, and advocacy, he has become a prominent figure in entertainment and a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

Profile

• Full Name: Nico Tortorella
• Stage Name: Nico Tortorella
• Born: July 30, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Wilmette, Illinois, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Model, Podcaster
• Height: 6 ft (1.83 m)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Tortorella
• Siblings: Rocco Tortorella
• Spouse: Bethany C. Meyers
• Children: Kilmer Dove Meyers Tortorella, Pesce Pearl Meyers Tortorella
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Nico Tortorella was born on July 30, 1988, in Wilmette, Illinois, USA, to Mr. and Mrs. Tortorella.

Raised in a close-knit Italian-American family, he grew up with his sibling, Rocco Tortorella.

He attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, where he was active in theatre and played the guitar.

After graduating, he pursued acting professionally rather than attending college, focusing on building his career in modeling and acting.

His ethnicity is White, with Italian ancestry on his mother’s side and Italian, German, and British Isles (English and Irish) descent on his father’s side.

He was raised in a Christian household but has not publicly confirmed his current religious beliefs.

Career

Nico Tortorella began his career in 2007, signing with Ford Models after an open casting call.

His acting debut came in 2009 as Razor in the ABC Family series Make It or Break It, appearing in a recurring role across two seasons.

That same year, he played Cole Shepherd in The CW’s The Beautiful Life: TBL, though the show was canceled after two episodes due to low ratings.

In 2010, he made his film debut as Tobias in Twelve and appeared in How to Be Single (2016).

His breakout role came in 2011 as Trevor Sheldon in the horror film Scream 4, followed by a main role as Jacob Wells in Fox’s The Following (2013–2015).

From 2015 to 2021, he gained widespread recognition as Josh, Liza’s younger lover, in TV Land’s Younger, starring alongside Sutton Foster.

He portrayed Lyle Menendez in the 2017 TV movie Menendez: Blood Brothers and Felix Carlucci in AMC’s The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020–2021).

Other notable roles include Simon Varner in Odd Thomas (2013), Carson Lowe in Hunter&Game (2014), and Thomas Reid in The Mattachine Family (2023).

Nico has also ventured into hosting, serving as a host for MTV’s How Far Is Tattoo Far? (2018–2019) and appearing as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race (2018) and Legendary (2020).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @nicotortorella
• Facebook Handle: Nico Tortorella
• Twitter Handle: @nicotortorella

Personal Life

Nico Tortorella, 37, has been married to fitness entrepreneur Bethany C. Meyers since March 2018, following a decade-long relationship.

The couple, who initially identified as non-binary and used they/them pronouns, transitioned to a monogamous relationship in 2020 after exploring polyamory.

Nico now uses he/him pronouns, having shared in 2024 that he feels more aligned with masculinity.

They welcomed their first child, daughter Kilmer Dove Meyers Tortorella, on March 5, 2023, via a home birth, and their second child, son Pesce Pearl Meyers Tortorella, in October 2024 during Hurricane Milton.

Nico is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, openly identifying as bisexual, demisexual, and previously gender fluid.

He resides in New York City and enjoys playing the guitar, sketching, and spending time with his puppies.

His extensive tattoos and advocacy for mental health and inclusivity are well-documented on social media.

Filmography

• Twelve (2010): Tobias (Film)
• Scream 4 (2011): Trevor Sheldon (Film)
• Trespass (2011): Jake (Film)
• Odd Thomas (2013): Simon Varner (Film)
• The Following (2013–2015): Jacob Wells (TV Series, Main Role, Season 1)
• Hunter&Game (2014): Carson Lowe (Film)
• Younger (2015–2021): Josh (TV Series, Main Role)
• Mamma Dallas (2016): Jesse (TV Movie)
• Menendez: Blood Brothers (2017): Lyle Menendez (TV Movie)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race (2018): Himself (TV Series, Guest Judge, Episode: “Tap That App”)
• How Far Is Tattoo Far? (2018–2019): Host (TV Series)
• Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club (2019): Himself (TV Series, Guest)

Net Worth

Nico Tortorella has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

His wealth is derived from his acting roles in high-profile series like Younger and The Walking Dead: World Beyond, modeling contracts with Ford Models, and his podcast The Love Bomb.

Additional income comes from his memoir, endorsements, and appearances on reality TV.