Fred Hechinger (; born on December 2, 1999) is an American actor. He began his career with supporting roles in such films as the coming-of-age film Eighth Grade (2018), the period drama News of the World (2020), and the thriller The Woman in the Window (2021). Also in 2021, he starred in the Netflix horror The Fear Street Trilogy and the first season of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus.
Hechinger portrayed Seth Warshavsky in the miniseries Pam & Tommy (2022). In 2024, he starred in the comedy film Thelma and the drama film Nickel Boys, and portrayed Caracalla in the historical action film Gladiator II.
Early life Hechinger was born in New York City to parents Sarah Rozen and Paul Hechinger. His grandfather was The New York Times education editor Fred M. Hechinger. He grew up on the Upper West Side and attended Saint Ann's School, where his classmates included fellow actors Lucas Hedges and Maya Hawke. Hechinger was a teen reporter and studied at Upright Citizens Brigade. He is Jewish.
Career In 2018, Hechinger made his acting debut as Trevor in the coming-of-age dramedy film Eighth Grade. The following year, he co-starred in Marc Meyers' drama film Human Capital, which is based on Stephen Amidon's 2004 novel. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and later released through DirecTV Cinema on March 20, 2020.
In 2020, Hechinger appeared in Paul Greengrass' Western film, News of the World, which starred Tom Hanks.
In 2021, he starred alongside Amy Adams in the Joe Wright-directed psychological thriller film The Woman in the Window; the movie had already been filmed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
He appeared as Simon Kalivoda in the Netflix horror films The Fear Street Trilogy, which were released in 2021. Hechinger's breakout role came in his performance as Quinn Mossbacher in the first season of HBO's The White Lotus, which was released in the same year.
In 2024, Hechinger appeared in Ridley Scott's historical epic film Gladiator II, portraying a fictionalized version of Roman Emperor Caracalla. Later that year, he appeared in the Sony's Spider-Man Universe film Kraven the Hunter, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the title role, in which he portrayed Dmitri Smerdyakov / Chameleon. He co-starred with Oscar nominee June Squibb in the 2024 film Thelma, which received a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also starred Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, Malcolm McDowell and Richard Roundtree.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRole NotesRef.2018 Eighth Grade Trevor Alex Strangelove Josh Vox Lux Aidan2019 Human Capital Jamie Manning As They Slept Alex Short film2020 David David Short film Let Them All Talk Fred News of the World John Calley2021 The Woman in the Window Ethan Russell Italian Studies Matt Also co-producer Fear Street Part One: 1994 Simon Kalivoda Fear Street Part Two: 1978 Archive footage Fear Street Part Three: 1666 Isaac2022 Butcher's Crossing Will Andrews The Pale Blue Eye Cadet Randolph Ballinger 2023 Hell of a Summer Jason Hochberg Also producer 2024 Thelma Danny Also executive producer Nickel Boys Harper PavementsBob Nastanovich Gladiator II Caracalla Kraven the Hunter Dmitri Smerdyakov / Chameleon2025 Preparation for the Next Life Skinner Marty Supreme Troy 2026 A Long Winter Mike Completed2027 The Cackling of the Dodos Filming
Television YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2021 The Underground Railroad Young Arnold Ridgeway Miniseries, 2 episodes The White Lotus Quinn Mossbacher Main role (season 1) 2022 Pam & Tommy Seth Warshavsky Miniseries, 4 episodes 2024 In the Know Ginsberg Voice; episode: "Thinksgiving"
Music videos Year Song Artist Role NotesRef.2018 "World Class Cinema" Gus Dapperton Coffee Guy 2019 "To Love a Boy" Maya Hawke Jimbo "Never Said" Samia N/A 2020 "Triptych" Director 2021 "Show Up" Cameo "The Blue Hippo" Maya Hawke Director2025"Pants" Samia
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.2021Pena de PrataBest Ensemble in a Limited Series or Anthology Series or TV SpecialThe Underground RailroadThe White Lotus
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