Sasha Bianca Lane is a renowned American actress who made her film debut in the critically acclaimed and award-winning American Honey (2016),directed by the talented Andrea Arnold.
Born in Houston, Texas, Lane grew up in Dallas, Texas, where she was raised by her father, who is African-American, and her mother, who is from New Zealand and has European and Maori ancestry. After her parents divorced when she was young, Lane moved several times near Dallas before settling in Frisco, Texas, where she would later work as a waitress and excel as an athlete on basketball, track, and field teams.
Before pursuing an acting career, Lane attended Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, but ultimately left the institution. Her early life and experiences would later influence her performances on screen.
Lane's breakthrough role in American Honey, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016, earned her widespread recognition and acclaim. The film, which also starred Shia LaBeouf and Riley Keough, follows the lives of magazine crews and explores themes of identity, community, and rebellion.
The actress continued to build her reputation in the film industry by starring in a range of projects, including Born in the Maelstrom, Hearts Beat Loud, and The Miseducation of Cameron Post. In 2019, Lane will appear in Hellboy and Daniel Isn't Real.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Lane has been open about her personal life, stating that she is gay during a press junket for The Miseducation of Cameron Post at the Sundance Film Festival. Lane currently resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to work in the film industry.
