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Josh Lucas Biography

By Rebecca Murray, About.com

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Josh Lucas as 'Jake' in "Sweet Home Alabama"

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This blonde, blue-eyed actor is best known for his roles as ne'er-do-wells and cads. With his starring turn in the romantic comedy, "Sweet Home Alabama," opposite Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas' career took a more mainstream turn, with fans now recognizing him as a good guy (and romantic leading man).

Quick Facts:
-Born on June 20, 1971 in Arkansas
-Credited early in his career as 'Joshua Lucas'
-Began working in films in 1991
-TV work includes "Cracker," "Feds," "A Matter of Justice," and "Class of '61'
-Theater credits include "Corpus Christi" at the Manhattan Theatre Club and "The Picture of Dorian Gray" at the Los Angeles Theatre Center
-Film credits include "Alive," "American Psycho," "You Can Count on Me," "A Beautiful Mind," "The Weight of Water," "Sweet Home Alabama," and "The Hulk."

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