Eric Nies - Biography

				Eric Nies Biography   Name : Eric Nies Profession : Model/Actor Birth Details : born May 23, 1971
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Eric Nies (born May 23, 1971) was born and raised in Ocean Township, New Jersey, is an accomplished actor, model, dancer, and singer. The son of Jack Nies, an NBA official, and Mary, a pre-school teacher, Eric also has an older brother named John. Eric appeared as in the premier season of The Real World: New York, and has made many exercise videos, appeared in many hit shows, including the Grind, and modeled in various fashion campaigns. He and his older brother John were in a controversial book named Bear Pond, which featured copious amounts of graphic nudity. Once Nies became famous, nude pictures from the book circulated on the internet. Eric is arguably the most successful and famous of MTV's The Real World personalities. Of all the contestants on various seasons, only radio (and occasional CNN) personality Lindsay Brien, rap singer Heather B., actress-comedienne Melissa Howard, comic-book writer Judd Winick, model Trishelle Cannatella, actor/radio show host Steven Hill, Days of our Lives star Kyle Brandt, model-turned actress Jacinda Barrett, and African-American journalist Kevin Powell have had any meaningful success in the entertainment industry after appearing on the popular MTV show. Eric however, has been inducted into the Television and Broadcasters "Hall of Fame" for his pioneering work in reality television. Currently acting, modeling and singing, Eric started Moment of Hope, a post 9/11 non-profit organization that involves children joining hands, showing a brotherhood of children across America. Eric is single and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.