Lucas Ross is a 7-time Heartland Emmy winner, National Emmy recipient, entertainer and musician whose career spans Hollywood film sets, national television, New York stages and, most importantly, the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City, where he serves as Executive Director.

A beekeeper’s son from Minco, Oklahoma, Lucas has spent much of his career sharing his love of music, comedy and the banjo with audiences across the country. His connection to the American Banjo Museum spans more than seven years of performances, educational programs, media appearances and community outreach. He has become one of the museum’s most recognizable ambassadors, helping introduce new generations to the instrument and its rich history. He created and leads the museum's award-winning Pick-a-Tune program and appears alongside Kermit the Frog in Banjo Roots, an educational video series celebrating the banjo's history and influence.

His entertainment career includes appearances on The Tonight Show, National Geographic and Disney Channel, as well as a Best Comedy Actor award for his rapid-fire, multi-character performances in Lazy Circles, a comedy series co-produced with his brother, Marcus. On screen, Lucas played banjo in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and appears alongside Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell in The Rivals of Amziah King.

As Official Banjo Advisor to Kermit the Frog, Lucas has collaborated with The Muppets Studio since 2019, providing original music, banjo tracks and arrangements for productions spanning digital videos, television, live appearances and the stage. His work includes the Muppets' 2025 Broadway debut and the 2026 New Muppet Show starring Sabrina Carpenter, for which he supplied the banjo accompaniment for her duet with Kermit and Miss Piggy. He has also performed live with Kermit, including a duet with Willie Nelson at Luck Reunion, appearances at the University of Maryland, Jim Henson's alma mater, and The Muppet Script fundraising events in Los Angeles and New York City.

A Deering Banjo artist, Lucas has released five albums: Son of a Beekeeper, Banjo Farm, Banjos in Space, Aubrie and Lucas and There Will Be Banjo: Live at the Oklahoma Opry! His music blends comedy, storytelling and original songs with traditional favorites. He has shared the stage with “Weird Al” Yankovic, Willie Nelson, Bobby Moynihan, Robert Picardo, the Oklahoma Philharmonic and the Oklahoma Community Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Irvin Wagner.

Whether performing onstage, working with The Muppets or welcoming visitors to the American Banjo Museum, Lucas is passionate about keeping the banjo relevant, accessible and entertaining for audiences of all ages.