Eric Nies has a net worth of $1.5 Million
Eric Nies Wiki Biography
Born on May 23, 1971, in Ocean Township, New Jersey USA, Eric Nies is a well-known reality TV star. He gained fame through his appearances in MTV’s reality TV show “The Real World: New York” (1992), its spinoffs such as “The Challenge” (1998-2005), and he was also featured in “Confessions of a Teen Idol” (2009).
Wondering about Eric Nies’ fortune? According to authoritative sources, his net worth is estimated at $1.5 million as of mid-2017. He earned this amount through his successful television career, which commenced in the early ‘90s.
Eric Nies Net Worth $1.5 Million
Eric is the younger son of NBA referee Jack Nies and Anna May, who worked as a pre-school teacher. His older brother, John Nies, played American Football for the Buffalo Bills. When they were young, both Eric and John appeared nude in the infamous book “Bear Pond” by Bruce Weber.
Eric’s television career took off in the early ‘90s on MTV, when he hosted “Hangin’ w/MTV” (1992) and was then selected as a cast member of the reality TV show “Real World: New York”. Notably, Eric gained fame due to his physique, which led to several modeling opportunities. MTV further enhanced his popularity and net worth by making him the host of the show “Grind” (1992), where he appeared shirtless, attracting attention even from Queen Latifa. Following the conclusion of “Real World: New York”, Eric continued to feature in its various installments and the spinoff “The Challenge”, making regular appearances from 1998 until 2005. In 2003, he hosted the show “Dance Fever”, and in 2006, he participated in the reality TV show “Celebrity Paranormal Project”, investigating haunted locations worldwide. His last known appearance was in VH1’s reality TV show “Confessions of a Teen Idol” in 2009.
Thanks to his on-screen success, Eric was honored with induction into the Television and Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Focusing on his physique, Eric developed a range of workout videos, promoting them through various daytime television shows such as “Donny and Marie” and “The View”. Additionally, he and his brother created an exercise product “Abaratus” for abdominal exercise. Despite a lukewarm reception from the public, the product sales also contributed to his net worth.
On the personal front, Eric is married to Iona Nies since 2013, and the couple has a son together.
Eric is also recognized for his philanthropic work, particularly after establishing the Moment of Hope organization to support children affected by the September 11 attacks.
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| Full Name | Eric Nies |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 23, 1971 |
| Place Of Birth | Ocean Township, New Jersey, United States |
| Profession | Model, Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Iona Nies |
| Parents | Anna May, Jack Nies |
| Siblings | John Nies, Kim A. Nies, Tara Nies Kolesar |
| Nicknames | Eric John Nies |
| IMDB | |
| Movies | Confessions of a Teen Idol, Above the Rim, The Brady Bunch Movie, Dance Fever, RopeSport : Intermediate, RopeSport: Extreme, RopeSport: Basic |
| TV Shows | The Grind |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Inducted into the Television and Broadcasters “Hall of Fame” for his pioneering work in reality television. |
| 2 | Started Moment of Hope. A non-profit organization that roots from September 11 and involves children joining hands, showing a brotherhood of children across America. | 3 | Was the best man at the wedding of Puck Rainey. |
| 4 | Grew up in Ocean Township, New Jersey |
| 5 | His mother is a pre-school teacher |
| 6 | Son of NBA official Jack Nies |
| 7 | Works out with actors Seth Green and Mark Wahlberg in an L.A. basement. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Strand | 2007 | TV Series | Aaron Turner (2007) |
| The Brady Bunch Movie | 1995 | Hip MC | |
| Above the Rim | 1994 | Montrose | |
| Days of Our Lives | 1993 | TV Series | Eric Nies / Disc Jockey |
