Sean Nichols

Los Angeles

Sean Nichols

Los Angeles

If one were to look up the definition of “Renaissance Man” in the dictionary, they would probably find a picture of Sean. Throughout his life, Sean has worn many hats: International Businessman, Actor, Entrepreneur, Musician, Ad Guy, and Father to name a few. In addition, Sean has lived in Japan for over 15 years and now resides in Culver City, CA.

Sean was born and raised in Reston, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C. The typical boy he played every sport he could though High School and even earned his Eagle Scout. Sean graduated with a Marketing and International Business degree from Penn State University where he studied abroad in Japan during his senior year.

Upon graduation, Sean was able to parlay that Japan experience into his first job with Saturn as they tried to sell automobiles for the first time ever in the Japan market. It didn’t go so well for Saturn, but Sean continued his career in Japan working for the NBA and Dentsu before starting his own company.

A performer at heart, Sean fell into acting by accident when a friend invited him to come to an audition for a part in a Japanese TV show. He ended up getting the part and many other roles soon came. He is most famous for his role as “Sean White Tai-in” on Ultraman Max. Sean was the first foreigner ever to have a regular starring role in the 40 year history of the Ultraman series. Sean was also the star of NHK’s “Eigo de Asobo” entertaining the children (and Moms!) of Japan every morning for 3 years. In addition, Sean performed Japanese stand-up comedy – Manzai – on TV and toured around Japan. Sean also worked as a voice talent where he has lent his voice to commercials, cartoons and over 25 video games.

Currently Sean continues to run his own business with clients all over the world specializing in digital marketing and advising on Japan/US business practices. Some of his past clients include: Toyota, Sony PlayStation, Honda, King’s Hawaiian, Ford, P&G. …And he continues to do acting, voice work and MCing gigs from time to time.

Sean’s wife Yuki, currently runs a business, LABstyle, introducing the art and beauty of the Japanese Lifestyle to Southern Californians. Sean has a 7-year old daughter, Sonia and 2 year old boy, Louis.