Lukas Haas

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Lukas Haas

Born	April 16, 1976 (age 30) West Hollywood, California

Lukas Haas (born Lucas D. Haas on April 16, 1976) is an American actor.

1 Biography
2 Selected filmography
3 External links

[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Haas was born in West Hollywood, California, the son of Berthold Haas, a painter, and singer/songwriter Emily Tracy. He has twin brothers, Simon Jakoway, an accomplished artist, and Nikolai Johannes Haas, a musician. At the age of five, he was discovered in his kindergarten by casting director Marjorie Simkin.

[edit] Career

Haas first became known for his role as an Amish child who witnesses a murder in the Harrison Ford film Witness and 1983 movie Testament, playing one of the children; he later played the title role in the TV film The Ryan White Story. By his teenage years, he appeared with Jessica Lange in the Music Box, and Steve Martin in Leap of Faith (1992). He was also in the play Waiting for Godot with Steve Martin and Robin Williams.

Haas was a guest-star in the fourth season of 24 which premiered in January 2005. His more recent work includes Gus van Sant's Last Days, Rian Johnson's Brick, and Nick Cassavetes' Alpha Dog. He just completed filming Who Loves the Sun alongside Molly Parker and Adam Scott. Haas is now filming The Tripper as Ivan, and Gardener of Eden as Adam.

[edit] Personal life

Haas is also a musician and has a MySpace Music page which features four songs, including "Kemp", and "In Between". He plays the drums and piano for a band called The Rogues. He has appeared in My Chemical Romance's music video for "Welcome to the Black Parade," in which he plays the role of a patient. Haas also has a cameo in OutKast's music video for "Roses," where he portrays the role as one of the Love Below members.