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Seth Lee | |
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| Born | January 17, 2003 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | The Accountant |
Seth Lee (born January 17, 2003) is an American actor, model, director, and martial artist best known for his work as young Christian Wolff in the Warner Bros. film The Accountant (2016). [1] Lee has established himself as a multi-faceted talent in entertainment, working across acting and high-fashion modeling with luxury brands including Céline and Amiri.
Lee was born in Austin, Texas, on January 17, 2003. [2] During his early years in Austin, he began training in martial arts under instructor Carmichael Simon, developing foundational skills that would later influence his career. At age 7, Lee encountered Ernie Reyes Jr., known for his roles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Rundown . This meeting inspired Lee to pursue both acting and martial arts professionally.
When Lee moved to Los Angeles at age 11, he continued his martial arts and boxing training under Ernie Reyes Jr.'s mentorship. He also began working with Mike Chat at XMA HQ in North Hollywood, where he developed his stunt capabilities. Through this comprehensive training regimen, Lee earned multiple black belts and won three world championship titles in martial arts competition.[ citation needed ] Lee joined the Ghetto Film School as the youngest participant in the Fellows program, graduating in 2019.[ citation needed ] In 2025, Lee attended both the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) and the British Action Academy in London, further developing his classical acting techniques and advanced stunt work.[ citation needed ]
Acting
After getting his start on set in Spy Kids 4 , Lee began booking local commercials, print campaigns, and short films before gaining his first television credit as Young Dennis on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia . Lee's breakthrough in acting came portraying the younger version of Ben Affleck's character in the film The Accountant in which he was praised for his portrayal of a child with autism. He later received the Young Artist Award and Young Entertainer award for Best Supporting Teen Actor in a Feature Film. [3] [4]
Following his early success, Lee continued his acting work with appearances in major productions including 1883 (2021) and Disney Channel's Big Shots (2021) as well as independent films such as The Midway Point (2024), directed by Lucca Vieria, and starring in West Michigan (2024), directed by Riley Warmoth.
As a director, Lee has written and directed several short films and music videos, including work for artists Trevor Douglas and Maumaumau. He was able to pitch a pilot he wrote to executives at FX and had another film he directed screened for executives at NBCUniversal.
Modeling
In 2022, Lee transitioned into high-fashion modeling when he was handpicked by photographer Hedi Slimane to serve as the solo muse for Céline's Fall 2022 campaign. This marked his debut in the fashion industry and established him as a prominent model in luxury fashion. Lee later starred as the lead in Céline's "Boy Doll" campaign, further cementing his relationship with the luxury French fashion house.
Following his success with Céline, Lee has worked with several major fashion brands. He has walked runways for Coach and appeared in campaigns for Rhude. In 2024, he was featured in Amiri's "Rising Stars" campaign alongside actor Ashton Sanders and K-pop star Sun Woo, photographed by Glen Luchford.
Lee has also appeared in several music videos, most notably starring in multiple videos for singer Nessa Barrett. In 2023, he played the role of "Husband" in Barrett's "American Jesus" music video, directed by Loris Russier. He continued his collaboration with Barrett, appearing as the "Groom" in her "Lie" music video and as a "News Reporter" in "Hell is a Teenage Girl," both also released in 2023.
Lee is represented by Next Management in Los Angeles and has been featured in numerous fashion publications, including Hero Magazine, Heroine Magazine, and Behind the Blinds Magazine. [5] [6]
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
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| 2024 | The Midway Point | Dylan | Lucca Vieria |
| 2021 | West Michigan | Scott | Riley Warmoth |
| 2020 | Runt | Chris | William Coakley |
| 2016 | The Accountant | Young Christian Wolff | Gavin O'Connor |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1883 | Sentry #2 |
| 2021 | Big Shots | Gamer Boy |
| 2012 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Young Dennis |
| Year | Artist | Song | Role | Director |
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| 2023 | Nessa Barrett | "American Jesus" | Husband | Loris Russier |
| 2023 | Nessa Barrett | "Lie" | Groom | Loris Russier |
| 2023 | Nessa Barrett | "Hell is a Teenage Girl" | News Reporter | Loris Russier |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Depression and Insanity | N/A | Self-directed |
| 2018 | The Circle | Caleb | Director: Sheldon Wong Schwartz |
| 2018 | The Debt | Blake | Director: Max Decker |
| 2015 | Masks | N/A | Self-directed |
| 2012 | Incident at Public School 173 | Goon #2 | Director: Andrew Tilley |
| 2012 | The Guest Speaker | Blake | Director: Kevin Nguyen |
| 2011 | A Few Tales of Hard Times: Chapter 4 - The Name | The Son | Director: Samuel R. Barrera |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2017 | Young Artist Awards | Best Supporting Teen Actor in a Feature Film | The Accountant | Won |
| 2017 | Young Entertainer Awards | Best Supporting Teen Actor in a Feature Film | The Accountant | Won |