Hudson Meek
American actor (2008–2024)
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Hudson Joseph Meek (August 5, 2008 – December 21, 2024) was an American child actor, known for his role as young Baby in the 2017 film Baby Driver.
August 5, 2008
Hudson Meek | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hudson Joseph Meek August 5, 2008 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | December 21, 2024 (aged 16) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–2024 |
Life and career
Meek was born on August 5, 2008, to Derek Meek and Lani Wells[1] where he lived in the Birmingham suburb of Vestavia Hills.[2] He and his brother began acting at an early age.[3][4] He was a Baptist.[2]
In 2014, he briefly appeared in the Lifetime film The Santa Con.[5] He later appeared in episodes of the MacGyver reboot,[6] and as young Baby in Baby Driver (2017).[7] He also acted in Found (2023) and The School Duel (2024). He was cast as Chris Piper in the film 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015).[8]
Death
On December 19, 2024, Meek fell from a vehicle traveling in Vestavia Hills and was taken to UAB Hospital, where he died from his injuries on December 21, at the age of 16.[9][10][11]
Following his death, The Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship was established, and will be awarded annually to a Vestavia Hills High School student.[12][13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Santa Con | Wiseman | TV film; uncredited |
| 2015 | 90 Minutes in Heaven | Chris Piper | |
| 2017 | Baby Driver | Young Baby | |
| 2024 | The School Duel | Sirius |
