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Lucas Jade Zumann | |
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| Born | December 12, 2000 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Lucas Jade Zumann (born December 12, 2000) [1] is an American actor. He played Milo in the horror film Sinister 2 , Jamie Fields in the indie film 20th Century Women and Gilbert Blythe in Anne with an E .
Lucas Jade Zumann was born on December 12, 2000, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in the neighborhood of Rogers Park. [2] He is the oldest of two brothers and a sister. He is Jewish and attended Hebrew school. [3] He attended Waters Elementary School, and then in fifth grade moved to the Chicago Waldorf School until eighth grade. He later returned to complete his senior year in 2019.
He discovered his passion for performing arts at an early age, participating in local theater productions, including a role in the ensemble of Oliver! with Music Theatre Works (formally Light Opera Works) in 2012. This early exposure to acting paved the way for his future in film and television.
Zumann is celebrated for his captivating performances and nuanced portrayals of complex characters in both film and television. With a natural ability to convey depth and authenticity, Zumann has quickly established himself as a rising star in Hollywood.
Zumann made his motion picture debut as Milo in the horror film Sinister 2 (2015). He then played Henry Perry in the independent adventure flick Thrill Ride (2016).
Zumann portrayed Jamie Fields in the Oscar-nominated 20th Century Women (2016) alongside Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, and Elle Fanning. Zumann brought depth and vulnerability to the role, earning praise for his nuanced depiction of a boy coming of age amidst a cast of strong, influential women.
He depicted Gilbert Blythe on the Canadian television series Anne with an E (2017-2019). Zumann portrayed Nathan Daldry/A in the teen rom-com movie Every Day (2018) opposite Angourie Rice. Zumann later played Jeff Owings in the 1960s set drama To the Stars (2019).
In 2021, he took on one of his most challenging roles as James Whitman in Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets . Zumann's performance was lauded as "raw" and "emotionally resonant," with critics highlighting his ability to navigate the complexities of anxiety, grief, and self-discovery with sensitivity and depth.
Zumann made a cameo in the Netflix series Sense8 (2015) and in Season 4 of NBC's Chicago Fire (2016).
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Sinister 2 | Milo Jacobs | [4] |
| 2016 | 20th Century Women | Jamie Fields | [5] |
| 2016 | Thrill Ride | Henry Perry | [6] |
| 2018 | Every Day | Nathan/A | [7] |
| 2019 | To the Stars | Jeff Owings | [8] |
| 2021 | Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets | James Whitman | [9] |
| 2025 | No Address | Jimmy | [10] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Sense8 | Punk #2 | Episode: "Death Doesn't Let You Say Goodbye" |
| 2016 | Chicago Fire | Lucas Hicks | 2 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | Anne with an E | Gilbert Blythe | 27 episodes |
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