Derek Luke

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
04/24/1974
Birthplace:
Jersey City, New Jersey
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biography
A long-time aspiring actor who grabbed the public’s attention with a stellar performance in the acclaimed “Antwone Fisher” (2002), Derek Luke emerged from years of obscurity to become an accomplished and respected performer. Not one to choose style over substance after his initial success, Luke has largely eschewed typical Hollywood fare to concentrate on meatier roles in smaller, but significant films that elevated the young actor’s critical esteem. The cost, however, has been the spotlight—despite the recognition from “Antwone Fisher,” Luke was yet a household name. But the comfortable Continued
Credits
2nd Staff Sergeant Aubrey Stamps
2008
Russell T. McCormack
2008
Arian Finch
2007
Patrick Chamusso
2006
Bobby Joe Hill
2006
Boobie Miles
2004
Curtis
2004
Bobby
2003
Kid
2003
Antwone Fisher
2002
Sean "Diddy" Combs
milestones
Year
Milestone
1999 
Made TV debut as an orderly on "The King of Queens" (CBS)
2001 
Appeared on an episode of "Moesha" (UPN)
2002 
Featured in a series of Gap TV commericals
2002 
Made feature debut as the title character in Denzel Washington's directorial debut "Antwone Fisher"
2003 
Co-starred in the motorcycle drama "Biker Boyz"
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