Nate Ruess Wiki Biography
Nathaniel Joseph “Nate” Ruess is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He is the lead vocalist of indie pop band Fun, and previously of The Format. As of 2015, he also performs as a solo musician.
| Full Name | Nate Ruess |
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Date Of Birth | February 26, 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Iowa City, Iowa, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.74 m) |
| Profession | Musician, Singer-songwriter |
| Education | Deer Valley High School, Nothing Without Love, AhHa, Great Big Storm |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Parents | Larry Ruess, Bess Zinger, Nothing Without Love, AhHa, Great Big Storm |
| Siblings | Libby Reuss |
| Nicknames | Ruess, Nate , Nathaniel Joseph “Nate” Ruess , Nate Reuss |
| http://www.facebook.com/nateruess | |
| http://www.twitter.com/nateruessmusic | |
| http://www.instagram.com/nateruess | |
| IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm2534605 |
| Awards | Grammy Award for Song of the Year, MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration, Nothing Without Love, AhHa, Great Big Storm |
| Music Groups | Fun (Since 2008), The Format (2001 – 2008) |
| Nominations | MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video, MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing, World Music Award for World’s Best Video, World Music Award for World’s Best Song, People’s Choice Award for Favorite Music Video, Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Love Song, People’s Choice Award for Favorit… |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | His ancestry is 23/32 German, 5/32 Dutch, and 4/32 Irish. |
| 2 | Member of bands, The Format and Fun.. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | TV Series writer – 4 episodes, 2014 – 2017 performer – 1 episode, 2015 | ||
| Superstar Duets | 2016 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | 2016 | writer: “Die Young” | |
| Vinyl | 2016 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | |
| The Voice | 2015 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | TV Series lyrics – 1 episode, 2015 music – 1 episode, 2015 performer – 1 episode, 2015 | ||
| IHeartRadio Music Awards | 2015 | TV Special performer: “Nothing Without Love” | |
| Tu cara me suena mini – España | 2014 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Men, Women & Children | 2014 | writer: “Die Young” | |
| Guapas | 2014 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Glee | 2011-2014 | TV Series writer – 3 episodes | |
| Neighbors | 2014/I | writer: “Die Young” – as Nathaniel Joseph Ruess | |
| The 56th Annual Grammy Awards | 2014 | TV Special performer: “Just Give Me a Reason” / writer: “Just Give Me a Reason” | |
| Dancing on Ice | TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2014 writer – 2 episodes, 2014 | ||
| American Dad! | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Pink: The Truth About Love Tour – Live from Melbourne | 2013 | Documentary performer: “Just Give Me A Reason” – uncredited / writer: “Just Give Me A Reason” – uncredited | |
| Saturday Night Live | 2012-2013 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes | |
| Dancing with the Stars | 2012-2013 | TV Series writer – 3 episodes | |
| HaKochav HaBa | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Boom Town | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| The Voice of the Philippines | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Malhação | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Awkward. | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Bridegroom | 2013 | Documentary writer: “Carry On” | |
| vem_aí | 2013 | TV Special writer: “Some Nights” – uncredited | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2012-2013 | TV Series writer – 3 episodes | |
| The 55th Annual Grammy Awards | 2013 | TV Special writer: “Carry On” | |
| The Block | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| The Office | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Legit | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Conan | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| The X Factor | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Voice – Danmarks største stemme | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| The X Factor | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| 2012 MTV Movie Awards | 2012 | TV Special writer: “We Are Young” | |
| Danville 2nd Ward Young Men | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Gossip Girl | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Chuck | 2011 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Moving McAllister | 2007 | writer: “Swans” | |
| One Tree Hill | 2004 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| National Treasure | 2004 | writer: “Give It Up” |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eminem Feat. Nate Ruess: Headlights | 2014 | Video short | |
| Why Am I the One | 2013 | Short | |
| P!Nk Feat. Nate Ruess: Just Give Me a Reason | 2013 | Video short |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie Goulding: Goodness Gracious | 2014 | Video short |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eminem Feat. Nate Ruess: Headlights | 2014 | Video short |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatest Hits | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Brian Wilson and Friends: A Soundstage Special Event | 2015 | Video | Himself |
| The Best Hit USA | 2012-2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 2015 ESPY Awards | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself – Performer |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Musical guest |
| CBS This Morning | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest |
| Today | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest |
| The Voice | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Mentor / Himself – Musical Guest |
| IHeartRadio Music Awards | 2015 | TV Special | Himself |
| Lennon or McCartney | 2014 | Documentary short | Himself |
| 2014 Logo Trailblazers | 2014 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 56th Annual Grammy Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Himself – Nominee / Performer |
| Pink: The Truth About Love Tour – Live from Melbourne | 2013 | Documentary | Himself |
| 2013 MTV Video Music Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 55th Annual Grammy Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Himself – Nominee (credit only) |
| Big Morning Buzz Live | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Format: Live at the Mayan Theatre | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Song of the Year | |
| 2013 | VMA | MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) | Best Collaboration |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | |
| 2014 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Song of the Year | |
| 2014 | People’s Choice Award | People’s Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Song | |
| 2014 | People’s Choice Award | People’s Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Music Video | |
| 2013 | VMA | MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) | Best Female Video | |
| 2013 | VMA | MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) | Best Editing | |
| 2013 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Music: Love Song |