Nicholas Braun

Nicholas Braun is an Emmy-nominated American actor best known for his role on HBO’s Succession. Braun attended boarding school during his teenage years and later enrolled at Occidental College as a mathematics major, though he dropped out after two years to pursue acting.​

Braun’s acting career began with roles in several Disney productions, including Sky High (2005) and the Disney Channel Original Movie Minutemen (2008). He also appeared in Princess Protection Program (2009) alongside Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. His television work during this period featured a recurring role as Cameron James in ABC Family’s 10 Things I Hate About You. He later appeared in films such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) and Freaks of Nature (2015).

In 2018, Braun secured the role of Greg Hirsch on the critically acclaimed series Succession, earning three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He remained a principal member of the show’s cast until it ended in 2023.

The Emmy nominee has also done voice work for shows such as The Simpsons and Birdgirl.

He is set to appear alongside Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson in the 2026 thriller Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie.

The actor confirmed his relationship with Hyunji Ward in January 2024.

Us Weekly confirmed that in August 2025, Braun was arrested in New Hampshire for DUI.