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Sasha Lane
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Sasha Lane in Toronto, 2016
Born (1995-09-29) September 29, 1995 (age 29)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2016–present
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Sasha Bianca Lane (born September 29, 1995) is an American actress. She became famous after starring in the movie American Honey in 2016. This film was directed by Andrea Arnold. Sasha also played the character Hunter C-20 in the first season of the TV show Loki. This show is part of the exciting Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and can be watched on Disney+.

Early Life and Background

Sasha Lane was born in Houston, Texas, in the United States. She grew up in Dallas, Texas. Her father is African-American, and her mother is from New Zealand and has Māori heritage. When Sasha was young, her parents divorced. She then lived with her mother, moving around Dallas before settling in Frisco, Texas.

Before she became an actress, Sasha went to Liberty High School. She was a great athlete there, playing basketball and being part of the track and field teams. She also worked as a hostess at a restaurant called On the Border in Frisco. Sasha finished high school in 2014. She then went to Texas State University but later left to pursue her acting career.

Sasha Lane's Acting Career

Sasha Lane's first movie was American Honey in 2016. This film was highly praised by critics and won awards. It was about groups of young people who travel around selling magazine subscriptions. Sasha starred alongside actors like Shia LaBeouf and Riley Keough. The director, Andrea Arnold, actually discovered Sasha while she was sunbathing on a beach during spring break! Sasha said she felt good about Andrea and decided to trust her for an audition.

The movie first showed at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2016. It won a special award there called the Prix du Jury. American Honey was released in some theaters on September 30, 2016.

Movies and Short Films

In 2017, Sasha appeared in a short film called Born in the Maelstrom. In 2018, she starred in two more movies:

  • Hearts Beat Loud, where she acted with Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons.
  • The Miseducation of Cameron Post. This movie won a top award at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. People praised it for showing how teenagers might feel unsure about themselves and discover who they are.

In 2019, Sasha played Alice Monaghan in the movie Hellboy. She also appeared in a horror movie called Daniel Isn't Real that same year.

Television Roles

In 2020, Sasha Lane was in an episode of Amazing Stories for Apple TV+. This show was produced by the famous director Steven Spielberg. She then starred in Utopia, a show for Amazon Prime Video.

In May 2020, Sasha was chosen for the TV series Loki, which started in June 2021. She played Hunter C-20 in this popular Marvel show. In February 2021, she was cast in Conversations with Friends. This show is based on a book by Sally Rooney.

Sasha also appeared in the movie Twisters, which came out in 2024.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 American Honey Star
2018 The Miseducation of Cameron Post Jane Fonda
Hearts Beat Loud Rose
Shrimp ... Short film
After Everything Lindsay
2019 Daniel Isn't Real Cassie
Hellboy Alice Monaghan
2021 If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power The Seer Music film
2022 How to Blow Up a Pipeline Theo Also executive producer
2024 Twisters Lily

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2020 Amazing Stories Alia Episode: "Signs of Life"
Utopia Jessica Hyde 8 episodes
2021 Loki Hunter C-20 3 episodes
2022 Conversations with Friends Bobbi Main role
2023 The Crowded Room Ariana Main role

Podcast

Year Title Role
2021 Marvel's Wastelanders: Hawkeye Ash Barton

Music videos

Year Title Artist Role
2020 "So Done" Alicia Keys (featuring Khalid) Single Girl at prom
"Before You Go" Lewis Capaldi ... Woman

Awards and Nominations

Year Association Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2016 Gotham Awards Breakthrough Actor American Honey Nominated
British Independent Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film Won
Indiana Film Journalist Association Awards Best Actress Nominated
Indiana Film Journalist Association Awards Breakout of the Year Runner-up
2017 Independent Spirit Awards Best Female Lead Nominated

See also

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