Dominic Sessa

Dominic Sessa is an actor who marked his entrance into the film industry with his debut in the 2023 coming-of-age film "The Holdovers," directed by Alexander Payne, where he played the character of a troubled teenager, Angus Tully. His role in this film was not only critically acclaimed but also earned him the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer and a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. This notable performance led him to be featured in Variety's "10 Actors to Watch for 2023".

His performance in "The Holdovers" has not only won him several awards, such as the Independent Spirit Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, but also nominations from multiple prestigious film critics associations such as CFCA, DFW Film Critics Association, Florida Film Critics Circle, and others. It's noteworthy that his acting ability was recognized early on, as he was discovered by casting director Susan Shopmaker for "The Holdovers" while attending Deerfield Academy after having completed his early education at Alder Avenue Middle School.

Sessa is expanding his filmography with upcoming roles in the films "Tow" directed by Stephanie Laing, "Oh. What. Fun." directed by Michael Showalter, and "Now You See Me 3". In 2024 it was announced that Sessa would be starring in the Anthony Bourdain biopic "Tony".