Quick Facts
Born:
2000-12-12
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits:
10 Total Roles
Lucas Jade Zumann
Acting
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Biography
Lucas Jade Zumann was raised in a Jewish family and attended Hebrew school. He went to Waters Elementary School, then transferred to the Chicago Waldorf School in fifth grade, where he studied until eighth grade before returning for his senior year.
Zumann was discovered by Paskal Rudnicke during a Disney talent search casting call in Chicago. His first foray into acting was as an ensemble member in the musical "Oliver!" at the Music Theater Works (formerly Light Opera Works) in his hometown. He later had a small role in the Netflix series Sense8, playing a punk.
Zumann's first major role was as Milo in the horror film Sinister 2. He gained further recognition for his portrayal of Jamie Fields in the Academy Award-nominated film 20th Century Women, alongside Elle Fanning, Billy Crudup, Greta Gerwig, and Annette Bening. In 2016, he also appeared in an episode of the television series Chicago Fire.
He gained international fame for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the Canadian television series Anne with an E, which premiered in 2017 on CBC and Netflix.
In 2018, he starred as Nathan Daldry/A in the teen romantic comedy film Every Day. He was also cast in the films Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets and To The Stars that same year.
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Zumann was discovered by Paskal Rudnicke during a Disney talent search casting call in Chicago. His first foray into acting was as an ensemble member in the musical "Oliver!" at the Music Theater Works (formerly Light Opera Works) in his hometown. He later had a small role in the Netflix series Sense8, playing a punk.
Zumann's first major role was as Milo in the horror film Sinister 2. He gained further recognition for his portrayal of Jamie Fields in the Academy Award-nominated film 20th Century Women, alongside Elle Fanning, Billy Crudup, Greta Gerwig, and Annette Bening. In 2016, he also appeared in an episode of the television series Chicago Fire.
He gained international fame for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the Canadian television series Anne with an E, which premiered in 2017 on CBC and Netflix.
In 2018, he starred as Nathan Daldry/A in the teen romantic comedy film Every Day. He was also cast in the films Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets and To The Stars that same year.
IMDb Mini Bio By; yusufpiskin
Known For
Anne with an E
Gilbert Blythe
Chicago Fire
Lucas Hicks
Every Day
Nathan / A
Sinister 2
Milo
Sense8
Punk #2
20th Century Women
Jamie
To the Stars
Jeff Owings
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets
James Whitman
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No Address MOVIE | Jimmy |
| 2021 | Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets MOVIE | James Whitman |
| 2019 | To the Stars MOVIE | Jeff Owings |
| 2018 | Every Day MOVIE | Nathan / A |
| 2017 | Thrill Ride MOVIE | Henry Perry |
| 2017 | Anne with an E TV | Gilbert Blythe |
| 2016 | 20th Century Women MOVIE | Jamie |
| 2015 | Sinister 2 MOVIE | Milo |
| 2015 | Sense8 TV | Punk #2 |
| 2012 | Chicago Fire TV | Lucas Hicks |