Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges, born in 1996, is an American actor whose career took flight with a role in Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom. His portrayal of a sardonic teenager in Manchester by the Sea garnered him an Academy Award nomination, cementing his reputation as a compelling dramatic actor. Hedges has since starred in off-Broadway and Broadway productions, including Kenneth Lonergan’s The Waverly Gallery, and appeared in films like Lady Bird and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. His role in Boy Erased earned him a Golden Globe nomination, further solidifying his impact on both stage and screen.