Nicholle Tom

Nicholle Tom was born on March 23, 1978, in Hinsdale, Illinois. Her career began at a young age, with early credits including “Jim Henson’s Mother Goose Stories.” In 1991, she made a guest appearance on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Her first significant role came in 1992 as Ryce Newton in the comedy film “Beethoven,” a role she reprised in the 1993 sequel “Beethoven’s 2nd.” She also provided the voice for Ryce Newton in the animated “Beethoven” TV series.

From 1993 to 1999, Tom was a main cast member on the CBS sitcom “The Nanny,” where she played Maggie Sheffield, the eldest daughter. During this period, she also took on other projects, including a dramatic recurring role as troubled teen Sue Scanlon on “Beverly Hills, 90210.” In 1996, she starred in the TV movie “For My Daughter’s Honor.” A notable voice acting role included becoming the first actress to voice Kara/Supergirl in “The New Batman Adventures” (1998) and “Superman: The Animated Series” (1998-2000), a role she continued in “Justice League Unlimited” (2004-2006). She showcased her versatility across genres and mediums.

In the 2000s, Tom continued to expand her filmography with roles in “Panic” (2000) and “The Princess Diaries” (2001). She took on the title role in the CBS movie “The Book of Ruth” in 2004, working alongside Christine Lahti. From 2006 to 2007, she held a regular role as Tara Wentzel in the IFC original series “The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman.” Her more recent work includes appearances in “Criminal Minds,” “Gotham,” “Survivor’s Remorse,” and the TV movie “Prisoner of Love” (2022). She has received multiple Young Artist Award nominations throughout her career for her performances.