Lucas Hedges
Biography
Lucas Hedges is an American actor born on December 12, 1996, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He is the son of filmmaker Peter Hedges and comes from an artistic family as the younger of two sons, with an older brother named Simon. He studied theater at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Hedges began his acting career with a supporting role in Wes Anderson's comedy-drama Moonrise Kingdom in 2012. He had his breakthrough in 2016 playing a sardonic teenager, specifically the role of Patrick Chandler, in Kenneth Lonergan's drama Manchester by the Sea, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He subsequently starred as an aggressive youth in an off-Broadway production of Yen and had supporting roles in Lady Bird and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri in 2017.
Career overview
Lucas Hedges is an American actor born on December 12, 1996, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He is the son of filmmaker Peter Hedges and comes from an artistic family as the younger of two sons, with an older brother named Simon. Hedges studied theater at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He began his professional acting career with a supporting role in Wes Anderson's 2012 comedy-drama Moonrise Kingdom.
The actor achieved his breakthrough in 2016 by playing a sardonic teenager, specifically the role of Patrick Chandler, in Kenneth Lonergan's drama Manchester by the Sea. This performance earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Following this success, Hedges starred as an aggressive youth in an off-Broadway production of Yen.
In 2017, Hedges continued his film career by taking on supporting roles in the coming-of-age film Lady Bird and the drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Throughout his career, he has built a notable filmography that also includes appearances in films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
33 titles- The American Revolution (2025) as (voice)
- Sorry, Baby (2025) as Gavin
- Shirley (2024) as Robert Gottlieb
- The Premise (2021) as Jesse Wheeler
- French Exit (2021) as Malcolm Price
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020) as Westley
- Let Them All Talk (2020) as Tyler Hughes
- This Is Our Youth (2020) as Warren Straub
- Horsegirl (2020) as David Horse
- Waves (2019) as Luke
- Honey Boy (2019) as Otis Lort (22 years old)
- mid90s (2018) as Ian
- Boy Erased (2018) as Jared Eamons
- Ben Is Back (2018) as Ben Burns
- Illegal Civilization 3 (2018) as Self
- Lady Bird (2017) as Danny O'Neill
- Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) as Robbie
- Pigeonhearts (2017) as Eli
- Manchester by the Sea (2016) as Patrick Chandler
- Anesthesia (2016) as Greg
- The Slap (2015) as Ritchie
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) as Pump Attendant
- Kill the Messenger (2014) as Ian Webb
- Labor Day (2013) as Richard
- The Zero Theorem (2013) as Bob
- Moonrise Kingdom (2012) as Redford
- Arthur Newman (2012) as Kevin Avery
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Dan in Real Life (2007) as Lilly's Dance Partner
- Love Is Not the Answer as Director Jay
- Van Sant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lucas Hedges best known for?
Lucas Hedges is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sorry, Baby (2025), Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020), Waves (2019), Honey Boy (2019).
When and where was Lucas Hedges born?
Lucas Hedges was born on December 12, 1996 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Lucas Hedges have?
Lucas Hedges has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2025.
What is Lucas Hedges's background in cinema and television?
Lucas Hedges is an American actor born on December 12, 1996, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He is the son of filmmaker Peter Hedges and comes from an artistic family as the younger of two sons, with an older brother named Simon. He studied theater at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Hedges be...