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Adam Hicks

Adam Hicks is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Adam Hicks is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for playing Luther in the Disney XD series *Zeke and Luther* and Wendell “Wen” Gifford in the Disney Channel film *Lemonade Mouth*. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 28, 1992, Hicks began his acting career in childhood.

Early life and career

Adam Hicks was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 28, 1992. He is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. His acting career began in childhood, and his first leading role was in *How to Eat Fried Worms*.

Disney roles

Hicks became widely known for Disney Channel and Disney XD projects. His best-known roles include Luther in *Zeke and Luther* and Wen Gifford in *Lemonade Mouth*. He also had a recurring role as DZ in the second season of *Jonas* and a co-lead role as Boz in season 3 of *Pair of Kings*.

Later work

Later appearances in television and film include *Freakish*, *Shifting Gears*, and *The Boy Next Door*. According to one source, Hicks returned to acting in 2025 in *Stone Creek Killer*.

Key facts

  • His first leading role was in *How to Eat Fried Worms*.
  • He played Luther in *Zeke and Luther* and Wen Gifford in *Lemonade Mouth*.
  • He had a recurring role as DZ in the second season of *Jonas*.
  • He had a co-lead role as Boz in season 3 of *Pair of Kings*.
  • One source states he returned to acting in 2025 in *Stone Creek Killer*.
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Canadian context

Adam Hicks is relevant to Canadian readers through Disney Channel and Disney XD programming that also circulated in Canada, especially *Zeke and Luther* and *Lemonade Mouth*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Hicks?
Adam Hicks is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter known for Disney Channel and Disney XD roles.
What is Adam Hicks best known for?
He is best known for playing Luther in *Zeke and Luther* and Wen Gifford in *Lemonade Mouth*.
When was Adam Hicks born?
He was born on November 28, 1992.
Where was Adam Hicks born?
He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
What was his first leading role?
His first leading role was in *How to Eat Fried Worms*.
Did Adam Hicks return to acting?
One source states that he returned to acting in 2025 in *Stone Creek Killer*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Hicks
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, years active, and major roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/es/name/nm0382791/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, birth name, and selected credits.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/adam_hicks
    Supports: Early career roles and major Disney credits.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/adam-hicks/umc.cpc.1gho86fs3cqn6ivs8hc599j7a?l=es-MX
    Supports: Summary of occupation and best-known roles.
  5. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/adam-hicks/
    Supports: Recent acting credits including 2025 listing for *Stone Creek Killer*.