Nicholle Tom
Quick Facts
Biography
Nicholle Marie Tom (born March 23, 1978) is an American actress.
Tom is best known for her roles as Ryce Newton in Beethoven (1992), Beethoven's 2nd (1993), Beethoven (1994–1995), and as Maggie Sheffield on The Nanny. She is also known for voicingSupergirl in the DC Animated Universe.
Early life
Tom was born in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Charles and Marie Tom. She has a twin brother, David Tom, best known for his role as Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless, and an older sister, Heather Tom, who is best known for her role as Katie Logan on The Bold and The Beautiful.
Career
In 1992, Tom played the small role of Scott Scanlon's sister, Sue, on Beverly Hills, 90210. In 1992 and 1993, she played Ryce Newton in the successful family movies Beethoven and Beethoven's 2nd. She did not appear in the subsequent sequels, as she had grown out of her specific role, although she did reprise her role as the voice of Ryce in the cartoon spinoff.
From 1993 to 1999, she played the role of Mr. Sheffield's eldest daughter, Maggie Sheffield in The Nanny.
From 1998 to 2006, she provided the voice for Supergirl in the DC Animated Universe.
In 2000, she played Sarah Bryann in the Fox Family television film, Ice Angel, and played Tracy in Panic. In 2001, she portrayed a teen reporter, Cassie, in The Princess Diaries.
In 2006, she co-starred in the Independent Film Channel (IFC) original The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman as Tara, an underling at a film production company. Tom played a small role in "Loose Ends", the September 20, 2007 episode of Burn Notice.
In March 2008, she starred in the Lifetime movie, Her Only Child, that premiered on March 22, 2008. She guest-starred alongside brother David, who played her character's brother in "Damaged", the April 2, 2008, episode of Criminal Minds. She guest-starred on the May 4, 2008, episode of Cold Case.
Awards and nominations
Young Artist Awards
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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1993 | Beethoven | Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |
1994 | The Nanny | Youth Actress Leading Role in a Television Series | Nominated | |
Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series | Nominated | |||
1995 | Beethoven's 2nd | Best Performance by a Youth Ensemble in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |
The Nanny | Best Performance by a Youth Ensemble in a Television Series | Nominated | ||
1996 | Best Performance by a Young Actress - TV Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
1999 | Welcome to Paradox | Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Guest Starring Young Actress | Nominated |
Young Star Awards
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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1995 | The Nanny | Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series | Nominated | |
1997 | My Daughter's Horror | Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Made For TV Movie | Nominated |