Biography
Erick Nathan is a multi-talented actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and music producer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for his appearances on Nickelodeon's Victorious and iCarly, as well as his work on Descendants: The Rise of Red, Genius: Aretha, Love, Simon, Honey: Rise Up and Dance, Step Up: Highwater, and HBO Max's Doom Patrol. A seasoned performer, Nathan has over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, spanning television, film, music, and live events.
Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Nathan moved to Los Angeles after high school, quickly booking performances with legends such as Stevie Wonder and Joss Stone during An Evening with the Stars: Tribute to Smokey Robinson. He later became a finalist on Lifetime's Your Mama Don't Dance, earning a feature in People magazine. He also appeared in comedy sketches on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and starred in campaigns for Nintendo Wii's Just Dance 2 & 3.
Nathan was a member of the LA-based boy band Skyline, which opened for artists like El DeBarge and Babyface and headlined Disney's Grad Night at Disneyland. After relocating to Atlanta in 2012, he continued choreographing and teaching master classes across the U.S. and abroad. He has twice choreographed for Team USA at the World Dance Championships, earning two titles, and is a former NBA dancer for the Atlanta Hawks.
As a music artist and producer, Nathan founded DJerock Productions, through which he DJs and produces live shows, halftime performances, and studio tracks for clients across the sports and entertainment industries. His solo music career includes performances opening for artists like Fetty Wap, AJR, Daya, and Aaron Carter, as well as the release of his debut EP Ready or Not in 2015. His viral mashups and covers, including collaborations with Amanda Hale, have gained wide recognition on TikTok and YouTube.
Nathan continues to work in film, television, live performance, and music, balancing his creative endeavors with frequent appearances as a celebrity judge, host, and educator in the dance and performing arts community.
Follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @officialericknathan and @ErickNathanMusic.
