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Fred Hechinger

movie Actor, Film Producer cake 2 December 1999 (Thursday) (New York City, U.S)
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Height

5' 7" (170 cm)

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Age

23

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Nation

American

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 2 December 1999 (Thursday)
Birthplace: New York City, U.S
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: American
Hometown: New York City, U.S

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried

Education

Schools: Saint Ann's School, Brooklyn, New York City

Lifestyle

Religion: Jewish

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Fred Hechinger

  • Fred Hechinger grew up on the Upper West Side in New York City.

    A childhood picture of Fred Hechinger
    A childhood picture of Fred Hechinger
  • He studied at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn where his classmates were Lucas Hedges and Maya Hawke.
  • He started telling stories as a child. In a media discussion, he once mentioned how storytelling provided an escape from his loneliness. Fred Hechinger said,

    My teacher at elementary school, Marianne, encouraged us to record ourselves telling a story – I chose The Devil and Daniel Webster – and submit it to a nationwide competition. I felt less lonely when I was telling it, like I had a purpose.”

  • During high school, Hechinger took acting classes downtown. He joined the improv and sketch comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade. There, he was taught by Natasha Rothwell, his future co-star in the television series The White Lotus.
  • In 2018, he made his acting debut as Trevor in the film Eighth Grade.

    Fred Hechinger in a still from the film Eighth Grade
    Fred Hechinger in a still from the film Eighth Grade
  • In 2018, he was featured in the music video of the song World Class Cinema by Gus Dapperton.
  • Fred Hechinger then went on to appear in many music videos including To Love a Boy (2019) by Maya Hawke, Triptych (2020) by Samia, and The Blue Hippo (2021) by Maya Hawke.
  • In 2019, he co-starred in Human Capital, a drama film based on Stephen Amidon’s novel. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was later released on DirecTV Cinema.
  • In 2020, Fred Hechinger appeared in News of the World, a Western film with Tom Hanks.

    Fred Hechinger in a still from the film News of the World
    Fred Hechinger in a still from the film News of the World
  • In 2021, he appeared in The Woman in the Window, a psychological thriller directed by Joe Wright. The same year, he played the role of Simon Kalivoda in Netflix’s television series The Fear Street Trilogy.
  • Fred Hechinger then went on to appear in many films including Butcher’s Crossing (2022), Nickel Boys (2023), and Gladiator II (2024).

    Fred Hechinger in a still from the film Gladiator II
    Fred Hechinger in a still from the film Gladiator II
  • He came into the limelight when he appeared as Quinn Mossbacher in the 2021 television series The White Lotus on HBO.

    Fred Hechinger in a still from the film The White Lotus
    Fred Hechinger in a still from the film The White Lotus
  • Fred Hechinger then went on to appear in many television series such as Pam & Tommy (2022) and In the Know (2024).
  • He is often spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages on various occasions.

    Fred Hechinger while enjoying an alcoholic beverage
    Fred Hechinger while enjoying an alcoholic beverage
  • Fred Hechinger is an animal lover and has a pet dog. He often shares pictures of his pet on social media.

    Fred Hechinger with his pet
    Fred Hechinger with his pet

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