Fred Hechinger

Fred Hechinger (/ˈhɛkɪndʒər/;[1] born 1998 or 1999)[2] is an American actor. He is best known for playing Trevor in the coming-of-age film Eighth Grade, John Calley in the Western drama News of the World, and Ethan Russell in the psychological thriller The Woman in the Window. He also starred in The Fear Street Trilogy of horror films on Netflix and the first season of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus.[2][3]

For the news editor, see Fred M. Hechinger.

Fred Hechinger
Hechinger at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival
Born1998 or 1999 (age 23–24)
New York City, U.S.
EducationSaint Ann's School
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present
RelativesFred M. Hechinger (grandfather)

Early life

Hechinger was born in New York City to parents Sarah Rozen and Paul Hechinger.[4] His grandfather was The New York Times education editor Fred M. Hechinger.[2] 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[5] and studied at Upright Citizens Brigade. He is Jewish.[2][6]

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 of the same name. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and later released through DirecTV Cinema on March 20, 2020.[7]

In 2020, Hechinger starred in Paul Greengrass' Western film, News of the World, alongside 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 in The Fear Street Trilogy, which all the films were released in 2021.[8] Hechinger's breakout role came through his main role performance as Quinn Mossbacher in the first season of HBO's The White Lotus, which was released at the same year.

Hechinger will next appear in the upcoming Sony's Spider-Man Universe film Kraven the Hunter, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the title role, scheduled to be released on August 30, 2024, in which he is due to portray Dmitri Smerdyakov / Chameleon.[9]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2018 Eighth Grade Trevor
Alex Strangelove Josh
Vox Lux Aidan
2019 Human Capital Jamie Manning
As They Slept Alex Short film
2020 David David Short film
Let Them All Talk Fred
News of the World John Calley
2021 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 Simon Kalivoda Archive footage
Fear Street Part Three: 1666 Isaac
2022 Butcher's Crossing Will Andrews
The Pale Blue Eye Cadet Randolph Ballinger
2023 Hell of a Summer Jason Also producer[10]
2024 Kraven the Hunter † Dmitri Smerdyakov / Chameleon Post-production[11]
Gladiator 2 † Emperor Geta Filming[12]
TBA The Nickel Boys † TBA [13]
TBA Y2K † TBA Filming[14]
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2021 The Underground Railroad Young Arnold Ridgeway 2 episodes
The White Lotus Quinn Mossbacher Main role (season 1)
2022 Pam & Tommy Seth Warshavsky Miniseries

Music videos
Year Song Artist Role Notes
2019 "To Love a Boy" Maya Hawke Jimbo
"Never Said" Samia N/A
2020 "Triptych" Director
2021 "Show Up" Cameo
2021 "The Blue Hippo” Maya Hawke Director

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2021 Pena de Prata Best Ensemble in a Limited Series or Anthology Series or TV Special The Underground Railroad Nominated [15]
The White Lotus Won

References
  1. "Jeff Kinney Talks Wimpy Kid". Scholastic News. March 23, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  2. Tauer, Kristen (December 18, 2020). "Fred Hechinger and the Myth of the West".
  3. "Long-Delayed Amy Adams Movie 'The Woman in the Window' Heading to Netflix This Year". /Film. January 7, 2021.
  4. "Wind, weather & a wacko delay flights".
  5. "Fred Hechinger Plays Ethan Russell in the Woman in the Window. Here's Everything We Know About Him". May 14, 2021.
  6. "Jews in the News: Tanya Roberts, Natasha Leggero and Tiffany Haddish | Tampa JCCS and Federation".
  7. N'Duka, Amanda (December 7, 2018). "Liev Schreiber-Starrer 'Human Capital' Adds 'House of Cards' Paul Sparks, Aasif Mandvi & Fred Hechinger".
  8. "'Fear Street' Trilogy, Based on R.L. Stine Novels, Casts Four Actors". The Hollywood Reporter. March 27, 2019.
  9. Kroll, Justin (February 22, 2022). "'Kraven The Hunter': 'White Lotus' Breakout Fred Hechinger To Play Chameleon In Sony's Marvel Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  10. "Hell of a Summer". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  11. Dick, Jeremy (March 20, 2022). "Sony's Kraven the Hunter Movie Starts Filming, First Set Footage Revealed". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  12. Kroll, Justin (May 1, 2023). "Pedro Pascal Joins Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator' Sequel At Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  13. Grobar, Matt t (October 27, 2022). "Aunjanue Ellis & Four Others Set For RaMell Ross' Colson Whitehead Adaptation 'The Nickel Boys' For MGM's Orion; Plan B, Anonymous Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 1, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  14. Grobar, Matt (March 23, 2023). "A24 Sets Disaster Comedy Y2K, To Be Directed By SNL Alum Kyle Mooney; Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison & More To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  15. "Pena de Prata 2021: A 2ª Edição". Isso é Veludo? (in Brazilian Portuguese). December 4, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
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