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Lucas Hedges is an American actor known for his captivating performances on both stage and screen. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Hedges began his acting career in the early 2010s, appearing in several small film and television roles.

His breakout role came in 2016, when he starred in Kenneth Lonergan’s critically acclaimed film “Manchester by the Sea.” Hedges earned widespread praise for his portrayal of a grieving teenager, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Since then, he has gone on to star in several other notable films, including “Lady Bird,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” and “Ben is Back.”

Throughout his career, Hedges has collaborated with a wide range of artists and celebrities in the entertainment industry. He has worked with acclaimed directors such as Martin McDonagh, Greta Gerwig, and Peter Hedges (who is also his father), and has shared the screen with actors such as Frances McDormand, Saoirse Ronan, and Julia Roberts.

Hedges has also made a name for himself on the stage, appearing in several notable productions of off-Broadway and regional theater. He starred in the New York premiere of Anna Jordan’s play “Yen,” and appeared in a production of “The Waverly Gallery” opposite Elaine May and Michael Cera.

In addition to his work as an actor, Hedges has also dabbled in screenwriting and directing. He wrote and directed a short film titled “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: The Companion Piece,” which served as a companion to the film “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”