Lucas Black
Actor in 'Friday Night Lights' and 'NCIS'
Born
November 29th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Gained prominence as an actor with roles in various television series and films. Starred in the television series 'Friday Night Lights' as a key character, contributing to the show's critical acclaim. Appeared in the 'Fast & Furious' film franchise, specifically in 'Tokyo Drift' and 'Furious 7'. Participated in the series 'NCIS: New Orleans', where portrayal of an FBI agent garnered attention over multiple seasons. Developed a reputation for roles that often embody complex characters, showing versatility across genres.
Starred in 'Friday Night Lights'
Appeared in 'Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift'
Featured in 'NCIS: New Orleans'
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