ACTOR
Josh Lucas
- Known for
- Star Trek (2009), Poseidon (2006), Session 9 (2001), Glory Road (2006)
17 archived facts 4 topics 1 source Last reviewed Oct 2026
Josh Lucas is an actor best known for Star Trek, Poseidon and Session 9.
17 Interesting Facts About Josh Lucas
Interesting Facts (5)
- #001
Josh Lucas is the voice of Home Depot commercials.
- #002
During the filming of Poseidon (2006), Josh Lucas was injured badly enough to be hospitalized twice. First, while shooting an underwater swimming scene, co-star Kurt Russell accidentally struck Lucas's right eye with a flashlight, requiring 16 stitches and a few days off. The second and more serious injury occurred the next day of shooting, when Lucas fell 15-20 feet and tore the ligaments and muscles in his left thumb, which required a 5-hour surgery to reattach the muscle and 6-8 weeks in a cast; he still undergoes physical therapy and rehabilitation to give his thumb more movement.
- #003
Josh Lucas appeared in two unrelated films both titled "Stolen." One was released in 2009 and the other in 2012.
- #004
Josh Lucas shot his role in Wonderland (2003) in seven days.
- #005
Josh Lucas studied acting with Michael Howard in New York.
Characters & Cast (2)
- #006
Josh Lucas has twice played younger versions of characters portrayed by iconic actors. He played a young Paul Newman (Max Roby) in Empire Falls (2005) and Kevin Costner (John Dutton) in Yellowstone (2018).
- #007
Josh Lucas was considered for the role of Captain Christopher Pike in Star Trek (2009). Bruce Greenwood was cast instead.
Career & Awards (2)
- #008
Josh Lucas decided not to go to college in order to continue his acting career.
- #009
Josh Lucas is appearing off-Broadway in "Fault Lines" alongside Noah Emmerich and Dominic Fumusa at the Cherry Lane Theatre.
Life & Family (8)
- #010
Josh Lucas was born in Arkansas in 1971 and was given the name Joshua Lucas Easy Dent Maurer. His family lived on a Native American reservation, and they named him after events that took place there. His birth was so easy that the doctor hit his head on the bed and injured himself.
- #011
Josh Lucas also has two sisters. One of them is in the research and planning stages of founding Mighty's Fast Food with Josh, a restaurant that will promote healthier meals and the use of organic, local produce.
- #012
Josh Lucas's parents campaigned against nuclear power plants and moved more than 30 times before he turned 13 for his safety.
- #013
Josh Lucas's parents are Don and Michelle (LeFevre) Maurer. His father is an emergency room doctor; his mother is a nurse and midwife. Michelle attended Emerson College with Jay Leno.
- #014
Josh Lucas announced that he founded his own production company, "2 Bridges Productions," with his brother Devin Maurer as co-producer and creative partner.
- #015
Josh Lucas's parents were hippie activists who moved more than 30 times before he turned 13.
- #016
On June 29, 2024, Josh Lucas announced his engagement to meteorologist Brianna Ruffalo after two years of dating.
- #017
Josh Lucas attended Kopachuck Middle School in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Related pages
- Life as We Know It — Josh Lucas comes up in the facts on that page
- Uma Thurman — Josh Lucas comes up in the facts on that page
Sources & editorial notes
Reference databases
- IMDb
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