Sydney Lemmon
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    • Birthday: 1990-08-10
    • Born Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Sydney Lemmon

Sydney Noël Lemmon (born August 10, 1990) is an American actress who has established herself as a versatile talent across stage, television, and film. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Connecticut, she comes from a distinguished acting lineage as the granddaughter of Hollywood legend Jack Lemmon and the daughter of actor Chris Lemmon. She underwent rigorous classical training, earning a BFA from Boston University and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama, where she was awarded the Julie Harris Scholarship. Lemmon first gained widespread recognition for her role as Isabelle in AMC's Fear the Walking Dead, which earned her a Saturn Award nomination, and for starring as Ana Helstrom in the Marvel/Hulu series Helstrom. She is also known for her recurring role as Jennifer in the hit HBO series Succession and her appearance in the critically acclaimed film Tár (2022). Beyond her television success, Lemmon has become a formidable presence in theater, making her Broadway debut alongside Uma Thurman in The Parisian Woman (2018). More recently, she received significant critical acclaim for her leading role in the thriller play Job, which transitioned from a successful Off-Broadway run to a celebrated Broadway engagement in late 2024. In addition to acting, she is a singer and guitarist who often collaborates on music with her brother, Jon Lemmon. As of 2026, her career continues to ascend with high-profile projects, including a role in the upcoming A24 film The Drama and the series Love Story, where she portrays Lauren Bessette.

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