Zac Burgess Ethnicity

Zac Burgess is an Australian actor. He is prominently popular for playing Lucien Belmont in the Prime Video series Cruel Intentions.

He was born on 15 August 2002 in Bellingen, NSW, Australia. The 22-year-old rising actor has prior made notable appearances including One Night (2023).

Quick Info

Real NameZac Burgess
Age22 [as of 2024]
BirthplaceBellingen, NSW, Australia
EducationNAAPA
Height5 feet 9 inches [175 cm]
Weight72 kg [approx.]

Ethnicity

Zac Burgess is likely Caucasian/English. He is an Australian.

His parents are Scott Burgess and Tracy Jones. His father, Scott, is a notable Australian actor with numerous acting credits including Water Rats. He passed away in May 2016 after suffering a heart attack.

Zac has three sisters namely Nadia, Ella, and Lily Burgess. His sister, Ella, is a cosmetician operating the Ella Burgess Aesthetics clinic.

Personal Life

Burgess finished schooling at St. Joseph’s College, Sydney.

He spent a year in Perth attending the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts. He attained a Diploma in Acting from this university in 2020.

Zac has a girlfriend whose name is Leah Gersteling. They began dating in December 2022. She works in the acting industry. Her work is in the sound department as a boom operator. She has credits in Boy Swallows Universe, Irreverent, Frayed, etc.

Career

Zac Burgess’ debut performance was Bring Me Back. Released in 2018, he played Tom in the short film. He spent the next few years attending NAAPA and sharpening his acting skills.

After attaining the diploma, he started focusing on acting gigs. In 2022, he made several appearances, including his TV debut The Jump, where he played Young John. In 2023, he played the prominent role of Jason in the Paramount+ series One Night.

The next year, he first appeared as Eli Bell in Boy Swallows Universe. Followed by the lead role of Lucien Belmont in the Prime Video series Cruel Intentions. He starred alongside notable acting personalities such as Sarah Catherine Hook, Savannah Lee Smith, and Khobe Clarke.

Unknown Facts

  • He is represented by Marquee Management.
  • He has been to various tourist destinations including Bali.

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Photo credit: @_zacburgess_ – Instagram.