Caden Conner Hengesbach is an American actor, writer, and director from Los Angeles, California. He is a New York University graduate, with a BFA in Drama from the Tisch School of the Arts. He has studied at various performing arts institutions, including The Juilliard School, Atlantic Acting School, and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and FIlm Institute. He is a quarter-finalist in the 2025 PAGE Screenwriting Awards for his short film Black Box, ranking in the top 10% of contestants. His writing and directing style is inspired by the likes of David Lynch and David Cronenberg, with his stories often featuring dream-like qualities and searing critiques of the modern world. Caden is also a passionate advocate for arts education and the inclusion of arts programs in schools nationwide.
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute