Leonardo Nam plays the captivating role of Felix Lutz on the highly acclaimed and award-winning HBO series "Westworld". He shares nearly all his scenes with the talented Golden Globe-nominated actress Thandie Newton, showcasing his exceptional acting skills. "Westworld" premiered its first season in October 2016 and has received numerous accolades, including nominations for the 2017 Golden Globe Awards, 2017 SAG Awards, and 2016 Critics Choice Television Awards.
Born in Argentina to Korean immigrant parents, Nam was raised in Sydney, Australia. He attended Sydney Technical High School and studied architecture at the University of New South Wales before deciding to pursue his dream of becoming an actor at the age of 19. He moved to New York City, where he studied drama at the renowned HB Studio. Additionally, he worked with the New York Public Theater/Shakespeare in the Park company and Sigourney Weaver and Jim Simpson's The Bat Theater Company.
Nam's breakout role came in the Paramount Studios comedy "The Perfect Score", starring Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, and Erika Christensen. He has since appeared in a string of successful movies, including "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" 1 & 2, "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift", "Vantage Point", "He's Just Not That Into You", "One for the Money", and the Sam Raimi-produced comedy "Murder Of A Cat".
On the television front, Nam has had recurring roles on the Amazon series "Betas" and has appeared on "Royal Pains", "Bones", "Franklin & Bash", and "Stalker".