Nick Cannon, an actor, rapper, and television personality, is proof that everything is possible if you put your mind to it. In the 1998–2000 season of Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy show All That, Cannon made his acting debut. He was able to establish himself enough from there to begin in cinema. His first acting role was as a chess player in the Sony movie Whatever It Takes from 2000. He even pursued a career in rap, getting a contract with Jive Records in 2001, and starting his own record company, NCredible.
In addition to being a well-known rapper and actor, Cannon has also held numerous television host roles. In addition to hosting The Masked Singer at the moment, he also hosts the 19th season of his own VH1 programme, Wild ‘n Out. With his talent and charm, he has established himself as a success in the field, giving him an edge over other candidates for jobs in television.
Although Cannon has appeared in many films with Danny DeVito and Forest Whitaker, including Ball Don’t Lie, She Ball, and Even Money, he once made the switch to directing. Cannon showed just how active he intended to be in the film industry by also acting in the films he directed. He developed the writing for King of the Dancehall in addition to directing other films, including School Dance. Even if the list of films Cannon has appeared in is endless, let’s look at his top five screen appearances.
American Son
Cannon is depicted in American Son from a different perspective than usual. He has a more emotional role as a Marine with four days of leave and is serving in Iraq at the age of 19. The movie follows Mike (Cannon), who has 96 hours left before entering the combat zone. He spends time with pals, and after these particular scenes, he and his character have a natural chemistry.
When Cannon meets a female on the city bus, his tale as a Marine deepens, and Cannon exhibits a sombre demeanour. He flirts with her and easily wins her affection as they develop a romantic relationship. He waits to tell Christina (Melonie Diaz) he’s leaving because he worries he won’t have enough time to be with her. Before leaving for deployment, Mike wants to spend some quality time with his friends and family, but he soon realises he has outgrown them. The two express their love for one another despite the fact that he is sad to be leaving his new girlfriend behind.
The way Cannon portrayed a battle soldier who only wanted to be at peace with himself and his life was spot on. He strikes me as a solid individual with a loyal soul. This serious part for Cannon is one of his best because of his contagious enthusiasm and the way that each scene seems to be better than the last.
Chi-Raq
The number of homicide deaths in Chi-Raq exceeds the number of military personnel who have been deployed, thus the people of Chicago rise to battle for their city. In addition to the daily deaths brought on by unchecked gun violence, a small kid was also found dead from a ricocheted bullet, prompting a group of women who fight for the rights of racial, sex, and happiness to call for peace.
Cannon portrays Demetrius “Chi-Raq” Dupree, the head of the Spartan gang and a well-known rapper in Chicago. His group and their rivals, the Trojans, engage in such violent behaviour that the wives and girlfriends of each gang’s members band together and refuse to engage in sexual activity until their men put down their weapons and restore order to the streets. Even if their women persist in their goal to halt the brutality for months, crime declines, but Cannon’s character ultimately refuses to see that what he is doing is wrong and continues to threaten violence on his rivals.
This is a debut for Cannon, who plays Demetrius opposite numerous well-known actors. With co-stars like Samuel L. Jackson, John Cusack, Angela Bassett, and others, Cannon really had to concentrate on how he’d nail yet another role with his nearly flawless character portrayal. And, quite frankly, he did, bringing the tale of a vicious rivalry to life in all the ways it needed to.
Drumline
Without a doubt, Cannon’s most impressive performance to date is Drumline. Cannon played Devon Miles, a recent high school graduate hoping to take his drumming skills with him to college. He received a full scholarship from Dr. Lee, the marching band director, and was admitted to Atlanta A&T University. Devon established himself academically and in the band very quickly. Devon couldn’t read music notes, which is a requirement to be on the squad, but he still competed for it and won with surprising skill.
In order to join the team and compete against their rival Morris Brown College band, Devon practises off the field to learn how to read music. Practises wouldn’t be as easy as Devon had anticipated, though. He had ego issues and had disagreements with the lead drummer Leonard Roberts. Devon became a fixture at A&T after forming bonds with a girlfriend and bandmates.
Devon therefore struggled to decide what to do when Morris Brown Band band director Mr. Wade Brown urged him to join their squad instead. Would he continue his legacy at A&T where he would have to compete for the lead position, or would he join a new band where he could thrive without rules? Devon ultimately decided to remain with A&T. He picked up the skill of reading music notation, came up with winning face-off songs for their band to play, and gained Leonard, the lead drummer’s esteem.
Despite the fact that it was his first movie part, Nick Cannon’s, it was unquestionably his greatest. It is not surprising that Cannon was able to land many roles in the years that followed because his own musical background made playing Devon Miles that much simpler for him.
In terms of his future plans, Cannon will continue to host and executive produce season nine of The Masked Singer in addition to taking part in his popular show Wild ‘n Out. Along with launching his NCredible record label, Cannon is also starting a 2023 Superstar Tour. Numerous well-known hip-hop artists will perform on the tour, along with some of Cannon’s closest friends. Additionally, it will strive to provide emerging artists with the resources and knowledge they require to succeed in the field. We don’t know what to expect from Cannon’s upcoming film role, but we do know that he will continue to work hard in the entertainment industry, whether it be acting or music.
Love Don’t Cost a Thing
Every teenage outcast can relate to the story Love Don’t Cost a Thing tells. Alvin Johnson, played by Cannon, knew precisely what to do after he had had enough of being teased for being such a nerd in high school. He was incredibly self-assured, yet he didn’t exactly have the appearance of a popular youngster. So when an opportunity to blend in with the crowd came his way like a bolt of lightning, he seized it.
The car of Paris (Christina Milian)’s mother was damaged. As a master mechanic, Alvin promised to repair the Escalade from Paris without charging a fee. Instead, he purchased a specific component for the engine he was developing for a college scholarship using the money he had been saving. After Paris accepted his invitation, the two started hanging around. Paris agreed with Alvin that she would give him a makeover in exchange for two weeks of pretending to be his girlfriend because she didn’t have the money to restore the car.
Alvin eventually became well-liked, but the route there wasn’t simple. He was unable to buy the camshaft he required to be eligible for the scholarship, thus he ended up losing the lifelong friendships he had. Alvin’s ego actually got so big that he was unable to acknowledge Paris’s genuine affections for him. Even though they continued to play cat and mouse after the two weeks were over, they eventually parted ways on good terms, which allowed them to rekindle their romance.
One of Cannon’s better performances came in this comedy-drama from 2003. He and his co-stars had a natural chemistry, and Cannon even had an off-screen relationship with Christina Milian. The movie is still regarded as a classic and provides millennials with a laid-back old-school movie experience.
Roll Bounce
Cannon co-stars in the film Roll Bounce with Mike Epps, Meagan Good, and Bow Wow. Cannon was comfortable playing a supporting role as a member of a small roller skating gang. Be-Nard, played by Cannon, and his squad aren’t going to give up what made them happy when their Chicago roller rink closes. They took the decision to bring their skills to the unique but manageable Sweetwater roller rink, where other teams had already established themselves.
Be-Nard was a member of the Garden Boys roller crew, and in an effort to garner the respect of the other teams at the rink, they made the decision to challenge the defending champions, the Sweetwater Rollers. Skates were laced, nerves were high, and it appeared that things were going from bad to worse when Be-Nard’s group had their competition song taken by their adversaries.
They decided to continue competing after finding a new tune that would match the beat of their actions. Each team gave it their all, tying them for first place and forcing a one-on-one match. Even though the Garden Boys would ultimately lose, the Sweetwater Rollers respected their squad, which made the rest of their time spent playing at the rink just as enjoyable as it had been at their home base.
Cannon has a subtle air about him in the movie that makes him seem smooth. Being self-assured, humorous, and devoted to his friends makes him a pleasant figure to watch.
