Fred Hechinger
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    • Birthday: 1999-12-02
    • Born Place: New York City, New York, USA

Fred Hechinger

Fred Hechinger is an American actor born on December 2, 1999, in New York City. He grew up on the Upper West Side and is the grandson of the esteemed New York Times education editor, Fred M. Hechinger. He attended Saint Ann's School, where his classmates included fellow actors Lucas Hedges and Maya Hawke. Early in his career, Hechinger was a teen reporter and also studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade, honing his comedic and improvisational skills.Hechinger made his acting debut in 2018 in Bo Burnham's critically acclaimed coming-of-age film "Eighth Grade," playing Trevor. This was quickly followed by roles in films like "Human Capital" (2019) and "News of the World" (2020), where he starred alongside Tom Hanks. His breakout year came in 2021 with several prominent roles: he appeared in Joe Wright's psychological thriller "The Woman in the Window," starred in Netflix's "Fear Street Trilogy," and gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Quinn Mossbacher in the first season of the HBO anthology series "The White Lotus." He continued his television work as Seth Warshavsky in the miniseries "Pam & Tommy" (2022).In 2024, Hechinger had a particularly busy year, starring as Daniel, the grandson, in the well-received comedy-drama "Thelma," and taking on the role of Emperor Caracalla in Ridley Scott's historical epic "Gladiator II." He is also set to appear in the upcoming "Kraven the Hunter" as Dmitri Smerdyakov / Chameleon and "Nickel Boys." Known for his nuanced performances and ability to embody a range of characters from socially awkward teens to unhinged historical figures, Fred Hechinger has quickly established himself as a versatile and rising talent in Hollywood.

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