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'', Jamie Fields in the

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'' and

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in ''

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''.

Personal life

Lucas Jade Zumann was born on December 12, 2000, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in the neighborhood of

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. He is the oldest of two brothers and a sister. He is

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and attended

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. 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

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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.

Career

Zumann made his motion picture debut as Milo in the horror film ''

'' (2015). He then played Henry Perry in the independent adventure flick '' Thrill Ride'' (2016). Zumann portrayed Jamie Fields in the Oscar-nominated ''

'' (2016) alongside

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, and

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. 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

on the Canadian television series ''

'' (2017-2019). Zumann portrayed Nathan Daldry/A in the teen rom-com movie '' Every Day'' (2018) opposite

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. 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

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series ''

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'' (2015) and in Season 4 of

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's '' Chicago Fire'' (2016).

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Zumann, Lucas Jade 2000 births 21st-century American male actors Living people American male child actors Jewish American male actors