Nick Hawk

Nick Hawk (born Nicholas Haas; September 3, 1981) is an American actor, reality television star, musician, rapper, songwriter, author and entrepreneur. A former Air Force crew chief and marksman, an accomplished martial artist and 2014 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Hawk is best known as the star of Gigolos, a hit reality show featured on Showtime which focuses on the lives of five male escorts in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Nick Hawk grew up working on farms, racing dirt bikes, snowboarding, camping, wrestling, and playing football. He was very active in athletics. In high school he earned varsity letters and was the wrestling captain his senior year. He wrestled in college for a year and has practiced Brazilian jiu-jitsu for over twenty years. Hawk won the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championship in 2014 and NAGA Championship in 2016. After high school, he joined the Air Force for a four-year tour to earn money for schooling. He graduated and earned an English degree in 2007.

In 2006, Hawk started his company Explicit Strippers, which he operated through 2014. The Los Angeles-based stripper booking agency for private parties has since expanded and opened franchises in Orange County, Las Vegas, San Diego and Hawaii. Hawk also created his own "Nick Hawk Gigolo"-branded product line of sex toys, featuring a molded dildo, the "Nick Hawk Gigolo at Your Service" sex doll, a penis pump, a whip, handcuffs, and other sexual arousal devices.

Reality television

In 2011, Hawk first starred in the American reality television series Gigolos. The show focuses around the lives of five male escorts living in Las Vegas. Each episode follows the men, all employees of the same escort agency Cowboys4Angels, through their daily lives, and focuses on their daily interactions with clients and each other. Cameras follow the escorts on their appointments with women and include an uncensored look at intimate situations and their sexual activities. The series debuted on the premium cable channel Showtime on April 7, 2011.

Writing

In 2014, Hawk wrote a semi-autobiographical novel, Sexoirs of a Gigolo: Complete Collection, which was released by Vigliano Books on July 4, 2014. The book presents the "real life sexual experiences" of the men of Showtime's Gigolos series. Other books written by Hawk include Nick Hawk Gigolo Sexual Positions, which is advertised as a "comprehensive sex guide with over 60 sexual positions demonstrated". In 2016, Hawk announced plans for an upcoming book titled Nick Hawk's 100 Kicks in the Ass: A Guide To Reach Your Full Potential & Gain Confidence.

Music

Hawk made his musical debut in 2012 with his first single and first music video for the track "Gigolow" from his album Nick Hawk Vol. 1. In early 2016, he released a music video for the rap metal song "We Fight" and "We Like to Show Off". At least twelve Nick Hawk singles have been released, including "No Competition", "Leave With Me", "Tippin N Sippin", and "Everybody's Got A Little Country In 'Em".

In 2016, Nick's music was featured on Eminem's Shade 45 "The All Out Show" and 50 Cent's "This Is 50" show.

On January 21, 2016 Hawk performed a set of his metal rap songs in Las Vegas at the Palms Casino Resort January 21 at the 33rd AVN Awards and also presented two awards: "All Girl Performer of the Year" and "Best Parody" with Skin Diamond and Jacky St. James.

Hawk was chosen as one of Music Connection magazine's Top 100 Unsigned Artists for 2016.

Other ventures

Nick Hawk was featured on the cover of the Summer 2013 edition of Playgirl magazine.

In 2016, Hawk received much attention in tabloids after insuring his penis for one million dollars. Multiple media outlets reported on it, including TMZ, Cosmopolitan and Stylecaster.

Hawk spoke at the World Pick-up Artist Summit 2014 and the Global Seduction, Lifestyle and Relationship Conference 2015.

He co-hosted the Vegas Rocks! Magazine Hair Metal Awards Show on May 15, 2016 with Sally Steele, The Scorpions and Twisted Sister.

Hawk's film credits include Gingerdeadman II, Fortune 500 Man, GI Joe, Crawlers, and American Justice, in which he co-starred with John Schneider and Tommy "Tiny" Lister. The episode featured his music video to his song, "Born To Be Bad" at the end of the movie during the credits.