Niko Terho, sound familiar? Perhaps you know him as Dr. Lucas Adams, the nephew of Derek (McDreamy) Shepherd on the long-running TV medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy.
You might also recognize the black-haired, handsome actor from his captivating role as Harry Turpin in The Thing About Harry. This critically acclaimed movie skyrocketed Terho’s rise to fame.
Ready to learn more? Read on as I unpack everything new fans of Niko Terho need to know.
Niko Terho: The Basics
Let’s start with some quick facts about Niko Terho.
| Full Name | Niko Terho |
| Age | 28 years |
| Date of Birth | 3rd of February, 1996 |
| Zodiac | Aquarius |
| Height | 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) |
| Place of Birth | Barbados |
| Nationality | Barbadian |
| Parent’s Nationality | Bajan mother and Finnish Father |
| Siblings | Nikita (younger sister) |
| Net Worth | $1 million-$5 million |
Niko Terho: Early Life
Niko Terho’s Sister
Niko had a normal upbringing. He was born in 1996, on the 3rd of February, making him an Aquarius. Those born under this sign are usually humanitarians with high intellect and ambition.
But his sun sign wasn’t the only thing that shaped Niko into the man he is today. Growing up in Barbados, the young boy was surrounded by a rich and diverse environment. His family was multiethnic, too, which added an extra layer of the exotic to his blood.
His mother is Bajan, also born in Barbados, West Africa. Some sources mention she was an actress back then and was the inspiration behind young Niko’s acting dreams.
In an interview with Loop Entertainment, Terho spoke about how he loved watching taped recordings of his mother’s performances and how proud he felt then. The actor mentioned that he was a particular fan of her role in Skitsomania.
Terho’s father, on the other hand, is Finnish (i.e., from Finland), which makes the story of how Niko’s parents met a rather interesting one. Sadly, the actor has kept that to himself.
Niko has also kept information about his younger sister private. I know her name is Nikita, and from his Instagram photos and captions with her, you can tell they have a special bond. Take a look!
Niko Terho: Education
Niko Terho’s Family
Niko attended the St. Michael school in Saint Michael, Barbados. He didn’t stay there for long as he was then sent to England on a sports scholarship. At the age of 15, Niko would go on to play soccer professionally for Bede’s school in Eastbourne.
Terho’s athletic prowess caused him to score an incredible bicycle kick goal at the 2014 English Schools’ Football Association tournament. It was the highlight of his soccer career!
While Niko showed promise in the athletic world, his heart was set on following in his mother’s footsteps. In the same year, at 18, he moved to New York to pursue his acting dreams. There, he would study the craft at the William Esper Studio.
Niko Terho: Career Highlights
Interesting fact: Terho has loved acting since he was a little kid.
In the same interview with LoopEntertainment, the Barbadian actor spoke about how his mother held acting classes in their front yard. It was under her care and guidance that he discovered his passion lies in acting.
Debut: Sweetbitter (2018)
Niko started his career with the small role of Ethan in the Netflix TV series Sweetbitter. The show navigates the trials and tribulations a young woman (Ella Purnell) named Tess faces while working at a restaurant.
Howard (2019)
Following his successful debut, Niko was cast in the role of Andy in the short drama Howard. It tells the story of two gay Mormon men and their fight with cancer, the church, family, and society.
Sno Babies (2020)
Sno Babies is a powerful movie. It follows the life of a teenager battling addiction and hiding it from her family. Niko played Jeff, a drug salesman at the heroin’s upscale school.
The Thing About Harry (2020)
Many believe that Niko’s role as Harry in The Thing About Harry successfully led him to inevitable stardom. Starring against Jake Borelli as Sam Basiilli, the two navigate a rocky relationship as high school enemies.
Grey’s Anatomy (2022-Ongoing)
Perhaps Terho’s most lucrative role yet is Dr. Lucas Adams—the ADHD residential intern on season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy. While the character does ‘leave’ the show in season 20, episode 3, that doesn’t mean Terho was written off the ABC drama.
Fun fact: Niko spoke about how his mom screamed in excitement when he called, telling her he got the role.
Station 19 (2022)
For one episode on the TV series Station 19, Niko was cast as Dr. Lucas Adams. The episode was titled Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey.
Summary
Are you a fan of Niko Terho yet? While the young star has only had a few roles so far, he’s showing great promise! I can’t wait to see more of him on the big screen.
From a simple debut role on Sweetbitter to a beloved residential surgeon on Grey’s Anatomy, where else will Terho’s journey take him?