★ HOW OLD IS JAMES LUCAS?
James Lucas is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 in NZ · Capricorn.
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About
James Lucas crafted Oscar-winning short films that broke through the noise of modern cinema. Born in England in 2000 and raised in New Zealand, Lucas won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for The Phone Call at the 87th Academy Awards. After stints at Ridley Scott's RSA Films and as a composer for brands like HSBC, he pivoted to feature filmmaking, writing and directing the critically acclaimed New Zealand film Whina starring Rena Owen, released in 2021. As a Capricorn born on New Year's Day, Lucas channels the sign's disciplined craftsmanship into meticulous storytelling.
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Biography
James Lucas is a British-New Zealand screenwriter and film director best known for The Phone Call, a short drama that won him the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 87th Academy Awards. Born on New Year's Day 2000, Lucas grew up across two countries—born in High Wycombe, England, and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand, before returning to London. After film school at London Metropolitan and roles as a Writer/Researcher at Talkback Television and Assistant Editor at Tank Magazine, Lucas worked at Ridley Scott's RSA Films, a period he describes as his "Masters in Film". His early career spanned music composition for clients including Wallpaper Magazine, HSBC, and Moov, and he performed as lead actor in the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony directed by Danny Boyle. Since his Oscar win, Lucas has directed several award-winning shorts and wrote the feature film Whina, starring Rena Owen, which premiered in 2021 and earned accolades internationally. He is currently in post-production on the Kate Moss biopic Moss & Freud, starring Ellie Bamber and Sir Derek Jacobi as Lucian Freud, with Disney Plus and additional film and television projects in development. As a screenwriter and director, Lucas works across both narrative and visual storytelling, from short-form drama to feature-length biography.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Before winning his Oscar, James Lucas trained at London Metropolitan film school and worked his way through the industry in supporting creative roles: Writer/Researcher at Talkback Television, Assistant Editor at Tank Magazine, and then several years at Ridley Scott's RSA Films, where he gained hands-on mastery of filmmaking craft. Parallel to these jobs, he composed music for major brands like HSBC and Wallpaper Magazine and performed as lead actor in the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony choreographed by Danny Boyle. He also played in art-rock bands during this period.
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Trivia
- Lucas won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for The Phone Call at the 87th Academy Awards.
- He performed as lead actor in Danny Boyle's 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony.
- Before filmmaking full-time, Lucas composed music for clients including Wallpaper Magazine, HSBC, and Moov.
- His feature film Whina, starring Rena Owen, was released in 2021 and received critical acclaim and international awards.
- He is currently in post-production on the Kate Moss biopic Moss & Freud, which stars Ellie Bamber and Sir Derek Jacobi.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. James Lucas succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is James Lucas?
- James Lucas is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
- When is James Lucas's birthday?
- James Lucas was born on January 1, 2000.
- What is James Lucas's zodiac sign?
- James Lucas is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is James Lucas's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Lucas was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- Where is James Lucas from?
- James Lucas is from NZ.
- What does James Lucas do?
- James Lucas is a writer.
- Is James Lucas still alive?
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