Lucas Cruikshank - Actor Profile

Lucas Cruikshank

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
4Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 29, 1993
Birth Place: Columbus, Nebraska, USA

About Lucas Cruikshank

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lucas Cruikshank  (born August 29, 1993) is an American comedic actor. Living in Columbus, Nebraska, he created the character Fred Figglehorn for his channel, named "Fred", on the video-sharing website YouTube. These videos are centered on Fred Figglehorn, a fictional 6-year-old who has a dysfunctional home life and "anger management issues". Cruikshank introduced the Fred Figglehorn character in videos on the JKL Productions channel he started on YouTube with his cousins, Jon and Katie Smet. He set up the Fred channel in April 2008. By April 2009, the channel had over one million subscribers, making it the first YouTube channel to do so, and the most subscribed channel at the time. In December 2009, Cruikshank filmed Fred: The Movie, which aired on Nickelodeon, in September 2010. Nickelodeon has created a franchise surrounding the character and a sequel began production March 2011. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lucas Cruikshank, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Lucas Cruikshank Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lucas Cruikshank reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 4 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Lucas Cruikshank'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 YouTube Live, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lucas Cruikshank Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 FRED 3: Camp Fred Fred Figglehorn Flop Similar →
2011 Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred Fred Figglehorn / Derf Flop Similar →
2010 FRED: The Movie Fred Figglehorn / Derf Flop Similar →
2008 YouTube Live Fred Hit Similar →

Lucas Cruikshank - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lucas Cruikshank?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lucas Cruikshank is "YouTube Live" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Lucas Cruikshank acted in?

Lucas Cruikshank has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lucas Cruikshank?

Other notable films include "Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred", "FRED 3: Camp Fred", and "FRED: The Movie".

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