Nicholas Coombe, a fresh face in the entertainment industry, has swiftly become a notable figure in the world of acting. In The Wilds, he delivers a compelling performance as Josh Herbert, a talkative and hypochondriacal teenager facing the challenges of being stranded on a mysterious island. The season introduces a new dynamic with a group of boys navigating similar perilous circumstances.
Coombe also took on the role of Owen in the comedy “1UP” (Lionsgate/Buzzfeed), released to audiences alongside Ruby Rose, Paris Berelc, and Taylor Zakhar-Perez. The film follows Valerie, played by Berelc, who quits her college esports team and embarks on a journey to assemble a new varsity-caliber team to save her scholarship. Coombe showcased his versatility as Owen in this exciting venture that has now hit the screens.
Born in Kyneton, Australia but raised in Perth, Western Australia, Coombe knew from a young age that he wanted to be a performer. By the age of six, he was already enrolled in tap, jazz, and ballet lessons. At nine years old he made the jump to musical theater and absolutely fell in love. Coombe went on to sign with an agent in Perth and began doing commercial work along with a few student projects before he made the big move to Vancouver, Canada. While in Vancouver, Coombe continued to perfect his craft and landed a lead role on Dora and the Lost City of Gold opposite Isabela Merced, Eva Longoria and Michael Pena. He also had a series regular role on ABC’s “Imaginary Mary” opposite Jenna Elfman. Additional credits for Coombe include: Open Road’s Midnight Sun, ABC’s “Take Two,” “Motive,” The CW’s “iZombie,” SYFY’s “The Magicians,” and Netflix’s Spy Kids: Mission Critical. When not on set, you can find
Coombe in the studio creating new music with his band “The Beanie Kids.” Coombe shines on lead vocals and the guitar along with his band members Avery O’Brien (bass, vocals) and Jamison Ko (drums).
