Sydney Lemmon
Biography
Sydney Lemmon is an American actress born on August 10, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. She studied for her BFA at Boston University, graduating in 2012, and later earned an MFA from the Yale School of Drama in 2017. She also received a Julie Harris Scholarship and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Lemmon is known for her roles in Fear the Walking Dead in 2019, Succession in 2019, and Helstrom in 2020, as well as her work on the theater stage. She is the daughter of actor Chris Lemmon and the granddaughter of Jack Lemmon. Additionally, she is a singer and guitarist who writes music with her brother, Jon Lemmon.
Career overview
Sydney Lemmon is an American actress born on August 10, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. Her educational background includes studying for a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Boston University, where she graduated in 2012, followed by earning a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama in 2017. During her education, she received a Julie Harris Scholarship and also trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
In her professional career, Lemmon has worked extensively in television and on the theater stage. Her known television credits include appearances in Fear the Walking Dead in 2019, Succession in 2019, and Helstrom in 2020. Beyond her acting work in television and theater, Lemmon is a singer and guitarist who writes music alongside her brother, Jon Lemmon.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- The Drama (2026) as Pauline
- Love Story (2026) as Lauren Bessette
- Merci, Poppy (2024)
- F*ck That Guy (2024) as Sydney
- How to Fill the Unfillable Hole Inside You (2023) as Dolores
- Tiger Tiger (2023)
- Tiger Tiger (2023) Producer
- TÁR (2022) as Whitney Reese
- Firestarter (2022) as Vicky Tomlinson-McGee
- Helstrom (2020) as Ana Helstrom
- Acting for a Cause (2020) as Bertha
- Acting for a Cause (2020) as Charlotte Lucas
- Jane Eyre (2020) as Bertha
- The Summer of Snakes (2020)
- Evil (2019) as Tori
- Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) as Jon Dondon's Assistant
- Succession (2018) as Jennifer
- The Good Fight (2017) as Lila Royce
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015) as Isabelle
- BadPuss: A Popumentary (2014) as Ro
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Susie
- The Mothership as Johanna
- The Philosophy of Dress
- The Philosophy of Dress Executive Producer
- Ally Clark
- Naked in the Park as Lindsey
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sydney Lemmon best known for?
Sydney Lemmon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Drama (2026), Love Story (2026), TÁR (2022), Firestarter (2022).
When and where was Sydney Lemmon born?
Sydney Lemmon was born on August 10, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Sydney Lemmon have?
Sydney Lemmon has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Sydney Lemmon's background in cinema and television?
Sydney Lemmon is an American actress born on August 10, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. She studied for her BFA at Boston University, graduating in 2012, and later earned an MFA from the Yale School of Drama in 2017. She also received a Julie Harris Scholarship and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Love Story (2026) as Lauren Bessette — aged about 35
- Succession (2018) as Jennifer — aged about 27
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Susie — aged about 8
- Evil (2019) as Tori — aged about 28
- The Good Fight (2017) as Lila Royce — aged about 26
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015) as Isabelle — aged about 24
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