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Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon is an American television host, comedian, actor, rapper, and producer born on October 8, 1980, in San Diego, California.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Nick Cannon is an American television host and entertainer best known for creating and hosting *Wild 'N Out* and for hosting *America's Got Talent* and *The Masked Singer*. His work has reached broad Canadian audiences through these internationally syndicated formats.

Early life and career

Nick Cannon was born in San Diego, California, in 1980. He started in entertainment as a teenager on Nickelodeon's *All That* and later moved into acting, stand-up comedy, music, and producing. His film credits include *Drumline*, *Love Don't Cost a Thing*, and *Roll Bounce*.

Television hosting

Cannon became widely known as a host and producer, especially for MTV's *Wild 'N Out*, which he created, hosts, and executive-produces. He also hosted *The Nick Cannon Show*, *America's Got Talent* (2009–2017), *Lip Sync Battle Shorties*, and *The Masked Singer*.

Personal life

Cannon was married to singer Mariah Carey from 2008 until their divorce was finalized in 2016; they have twins. Later reports list Cannon as the father of 12 children. As of July 2026, he is 45 years old.

In short

  • Nick Cannon is an American television host, comedian, actor, rapper, and producer.
  • He is best known for creating and hosting *Wild 'N Out* and hosting *America's Got Talent* and *The Masked Singer*.
  • He was married to Mariah Carey from 2008 to 2016 and is reported to have 12 children.
  • His television work has had broad North American reach, including in Canada.
Canadian angle

Nick Cannon is widely known to Canadian audiences through international television formats such as *The Masked Singer* and *America's Got Talent*, both of which have had broad North American reach.

Quick questions

Who is Nick Cannon?
Nick Cannon is an American television host, comedian, actor, rapper, and producer best known for *Wild 'N Out* and *The Masked Singer*.
How many kids does Nick Cannon have?
Available sources list Nick Cannon as the father of 12 children.
What shows has Nick Cannon hosted?
Sources list *The Nick Cannon Show*, *Wild 'N Out*, *America's Got Talent*, *Lip Sync Battle Shorties*, and *The Masked Singer*.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Cannon
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, hosting credits, and marriage to Mariah Carey; lists 12 children.
  2. Nick Cannon official website — https://nickcannon.com/about/
    Supports: Current roles, *Wild 'N Out*, *The Masked Singer*, and radio hosting.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/nick-cannon
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, hosting of *America's Got Talent* and *The Masked Singer*, and marriage timeline.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0134244/
    Supports: Hosting credits including *The Nick Cannon Show*, *Wild 'N Out*, *America's Got Talent*, *Lip Sync Battle Shorties*, and *The Masked Singer*.
  5. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/nick-cannon/
    Supports: Birth date, age, spouse, and personal-life details.