Jake Lacy

Jake Lacy, born February 14, 1985, is an acclaimed American actor recognized for his versatile roles across TV and film. Known for his portrayal of Pete Miller in the ninth and final season of 'The Office', Fran Parker in the fourth and fifth seasons of HBO's 'Girls', and Shane Patton in HBO's 'The White Lotus', his performances have received critical acclaim, the latter earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Lacy has exhibited his talent in other television roles on ABC's sitcom 'Better with You' and the Showtime series 'I'm Dying Up Here'. He has also portrayed Robert Berchtold in the Peacock miniseries 'A Friend of the Family'.

Lacy began his acting career on professional stages after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2008. Before gaining success in the acting field, he worked several jobs in New York such as a gym receptionist, a bar-back at a club, and a waiter. His breakout role came as Casey in 'Better with You'. Over the years, he has also made a mark in the film industry starring in movies like 'Obvious Child' (2014), 'Carol' (2015), 'How to Be Single' (2016), 'Christmas Inheritance' (2017), 'Rampage' (2018), 'Being the Ricardos' (2021), and 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial' (2023). He took on challenging roles like Richard in 'Carol', the boyfriend of Rooney Mara's character, and appeared as a love interest of Gwen Verdon, played by Michelle Williams, in 'Fosse/Verdon', on FX.