Nickolas Ray Young is an American actor who appeared in the films Friend of the World (2020) and Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023), television movies El Diablo (1990) and Geronimo (1993), and OnStage Playhouse's productions of The Diary of Anne Frank (2011) and The Other Place (2022).

[8] After retiring as a fireman, Young relocated to San Diego County[3] where he performed in stage plays such as The Diary of Anne Frank,[10] The Other Place and Kimberly Akimbo.

[13] Young auditioned for Friend of the World by submitting a mobile video and he was cast as Gore, a lead role.

[12] Ally Ham at Video Librarian said Young's chemistry with co-star Alexandra Slade was engaging but also out of place at times.

[19][20] Film critic Daniel M. Kimmel said Young proficiently expresses his character's thoughts[21] and Cheryl Eddy at Gizmodo claims he has an "unhinged aura of someone who's been alone too long.