Lucas Black, born November 29, 1982, is an American actor. He made his film debut as a child, earning critical acclaim for his performance in the film *Sling Blade* (1996), a role that earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as part of the Outstanding Performance by a Cast. His career continued with roles in notable films such as *Friday Night Lights* (2004), *Jarhead* (2005), and *42* (2013). He achieved international fame starring as Sean Boswell in *The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift* (2006), a character he later reprised in subsequent installments of the saga, solidifying his association with the franchise. On television, his best-known role is that of Special Agent Christopher LaSalle in the series *NCIS: New Orleans*, which he portrayed from 2014 to 2019, confirming his popularity with the general public.