Got into acting as a way to overcome his stuttering problem.
Served as the honorary chairperson of the Stuttering Foundation of
America's Stuttering Awareness Week in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
He was Marley Shelton's high school prom date. He bought her 100 roses, wore a
tux and drove a black convertible Mustang. Marley said that he "totally
did it right".
During the off-season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) Nicholas often grew a goatee, while
brother, Kelly, stays clean-shaven. This often led to fans mistaking
Kelly for Nicholas.
Enjoys baseball, camping, and spending quality time with family and
friends. An early aspiration to play professional baseball was cut
short after an arm injury in his teen years.
Twin brother of Kelly Donovan. Nicholas is 3 minutes younger. He
also has two younger brothers, Christian and Kyle Schultz.
Named #4 of the Top Ten Sexiest Men of the Buffy / Angel universe in a
fan poll by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer fanzine (2004).
Appeared with David Boreanaz (Angel), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), and Mark Lutz
(Groosalugg) at the Angel And Buffy Convention held at the Brighton
Centre in Brighton, England, 29 August, 2003.