History of Emma Dumont in Timeline

Updated: December 7, 2024

Emma Dumont, also known professionally as Nick, is a renowned American actor, model, and dancer. They gained recognition for their roles as Melanie Segal in the ABC Family series "Bunheads," Emma Karn in NBC's "Aquarius," and Lorna Dane/Polaris in FOX's "The Gifted." Dumont's portrayal of Jackie Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's 2023 biographical thriller "Oppenheimer" further solidified their acting career. In 2024, Dumont publicly came out as transmasculine and non-binary, adopting the name Nick on social media platforms like Instagram while continuing to use Emma for professional purposes.

1994: Early Education and Homeschooling

Around 1994, Emma Dumont attended Washington Middle School and later James A. Garfield High School before being homeschooled to pursue modeling and acting.

1994: Birth of Emma Dumont

Emma Dumont was born in Seattle, Washington circa 1994.

1995: Early Education and Homeschooling

Around 1995, Emma Dumont attended Washington Middle School and later James A. Garfield High School before being homeschooled to pursue modeling and acting.

1995: Birth of Emma Dumont

Emma Dumont was born in Seattle, Washington circa 1995.

2007: Film Debut

Emma Dumont's first film role was in "True Adolescents" in 2007 (released in 2009).

2009: "True Adolescents" and "Dear Lemon Lima" Release

In 2009, Emma Dumont appeared in the films "True Adolescents" and "Dear Lemon Lima".

January 2010: V Magazine Model Search Win

In January 2010, Emma Dumont won the V Magazine's V A Model search contest.

March 2010: V Magazine Feature and Ford Models Contract

In March 2010, Emma Dumont appeared in V Magazine and signed a contract with Ford Models.

October 2011: "Bunheads" Casting

In October 2011, Emma Dumont was cast in the ABC Family series "Bunheads".

2011: FIRST Tech Challenge Team Member

In 2011, Emma Dumont joined a FIRST Tech Challenge team in Pasadena, California.

2012: "Bunheads" and "Nobody Walks"

During 2012, Emma Dumont appeared in "Bunheads" and the film "Nobody Walks".

2012: "Nobody Walks" Appearance

In 2012, Emma Dumont appeared in the independent film "Nobody Walks".

2012: FIRST Robotics Competition Team Member

In 2012, Emma Dumont became part of a FIRST Robotics Competition team based in Burbank, California.

April 26, 2013: FIRST World Championship VIP Dinner

On April 26, 2013, Dumont spoke at the FIRST World Championship VIP Dinner.

2013: "Bunheads" continues

Dumont continued their role on "Bunheads" into early 2013.

2013: Roller Derby and "Bunheads" Feature

In 2013, an episode of "Bunheads" featured Emma Dumont, roller derby, and LADD skaters.

2014: Filming of "Aquarius" and "Salvation" Pilots

In 2014, Emma Dumont filmed two television pilots: "Aquarius" and "Salvation".

March 2017: Casting in "The Gifted" Pilot

In March 2017, Emma Dumont was cast in the pilot for "The Gifted".

May 2017: "The Gifted" Series Pickup

In May 2017, "The Gifted" was picked up as a series.

2023: Oppenheimer Release

In 2023, Emma Dumont played Jackie Oppenheimer in the film "Oppenheimer".

December 2024: Publicly comes out as transmasculine

In December 2024, Dumont publicly came out as transmasculine and non-binary. They updated their name to Nick and pronouns to they/them on social media, while continuing to use Emma professionally.