Lucas Black is an American actor born on November 29, 1982, in Decatur, Alabama.
Known for making his film debut at the age of 11 in The War, he gained recognition through roles like those in Sling Blade and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
Black’s other notable works include American Gothic and Get Low.
Additionally, he has expressed interest in pursuing studies related to fish biology and has been actively involved in bass fishing.
Recently, Black announced that he will step away from secular entertainment to focus on his faith.
Age, height and weight
Black was born on November 29, 1982, in Decatur, Alabama, making him 42 years old as of February 2024.
He stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and weighs 165 lbs (75 kg).
Ethnicity and nationality
Black is of white ethnicity and holds American nationality.
Parents and siblings
Black was born to Larry Black and Jan Black in Decatur, Alabama.
His father, Larry, worked as a museum employee while his mother, Jan, was an office worker. He has two older siblings, Lee and Lori.
Not much is known about his siblings, as they have largely stayed out of the public eye.
Black has been relatively private about his personal life and family, preferring to keep his focus on his acting career and other interests.
Wife and children
Black is married to Maggie O’Brien, whom he met in the mid-2000s.
They got married in a private ceremony in 2010 and share three children.
Maggie O’Brien used to be a lawyer before focusing on being a homemaker and educating their kids.
She also oversees her husband’s contracts.
The family is deeply committed to their Christian beliefs, and most of their family outings involve faith-based activities.
Maggie is also a teacher; she homeschools their children
Career
Black is an American film and television actor.
He made his film debut at the age of 11 in The War and gained recognition through roles like those in Sling Blade and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
Black has also appeared in the CBS television series, American Gothic, and films such as Jarhead, Friday Night Lights, Legion and Get Low.
He has been nominated for several awards, including a Young Artist Award for his role in Sling Blade and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in Friday Night Lights.
In addition to his acting career, Black is an avid bass fisherman and has expressed interest in pursuing studies related to fish biology.
In 2022, he announced that he would be stepping away from secular entertainment to focus on his faith.
Lucas Black net worth
Black’s net worth is approximately $8 million according to various sources.
This wealth primarily stems from his successful career as an actor, spanning over two decades during which he has played prominent roles in both film and television productions.
Some of his notable projects include The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, American Gothic and Sling Blade.
Illness
Contrary to some fan speculation, there is no confirmed evidence that Black suffers from any serious illness.
Reports emerged suggesting that his departure from the TV show, NCIS: New Orleans, might be linked to ill health, but these claims have been dismissed by the actor himself.
In interviews, Black has stated that his decision to leave the show was not based on any medical issues.
Therefore, there is no documented history of him suffering from any significant illness.