Sydney Lucas - Actor Profile

Sydney Lucas

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
6Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 11, 2003
Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

About Sydney Lucas

Tony-nominated actress and winner of a 2015 Theatre World Award, Sydney Lucas is an entertainer in every sense of the word, having already conquered theater, film and television at just 12 years old! In 2013, Sydney made her off-Broadway debut in Fun Home which premiered at The Public Theater. There she showcased her singing and acting talents portraying Small Alison, a tough but caring, spunky and opinionated little girl who was stifled by her father's ideas of femininity while searching for her identity. For her work in the musical (that was then extended four times), Sydney won an Obie Award (youngest in history), and was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award, an Outer Critic's Circle Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Drama League Award. TV credits include: Law & Order: SVU, Royal Pains, FX pilot How & Why, Late Show with David Letterman, Sesame Street and a Saturday Night Live digital short entitled The Stand Off (opposite Jeremy Renner). Sydney's film credits include: She's Funny That Way, festival favorite film short Fool's Day, which was directed by Cody Blue Snider, as well as the young version of Kristen Wiig's character in both Girl Most Likely and The Skeleton Twins. Shortly after her stage run, she completed filming the indie Dude directed by Olivia Milch.

Sydney Lucas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sydney Lucas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sydney Lucas's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Sydney Lucas's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Skeleton Twins, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sydney Lucas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sydney Lucas's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sydney Lucas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Thespians Sarah Flop Similar →
2018 Dude Olivia Weil Average Similar →
2015 She's Funny That Way Josie Albertson Average Similar →
2014 The Skeleton Twins Young Maggie Hit Similar →
2012 Girl Most Likely Little Imogene Average Similar →
2012 Adventures in Lalaloopsy Land: The Search for Pillow Rosy Bumps 'N' Bruises (voice) Flop Similar →

Sydney Lucas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sydney Lucas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sydney Lucas is "The Skeleton Twins" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Sydney Lucas acted in?

Sydney Lucas has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sydney Lucas?

Other notable films include "She's Funny That Way", "Girl Most Likely", and "Dude".

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