Nicholas William Downs is an American actor. Born in Des Moines and raised in the nearby town of Bondurant, Iowa, he later has moved to Los Angeles, California.

Downs has played supporting roles in several films, including Constantine (2005), The Girl Next Door (2004), and Pearl Harbor (2001). He also appeared in 16 to Life (2009) and Anderson's Cross (2007). On television, Downs has appeared in episodes of Cold Case (2007) and Boston Public (2002).