Derek Luke Bio | Wiki
Derek Luke (Full Name: Derek Nathanial Luke) is a preeminent American actor. Fr his big-screen debut performance as the titular character in the 2002 film Antwone Fisher, he won the Independent Spirit Award.
Furthermore, Derek is also known for his roles as Kevin Porter on the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020), William Wright in Baggage Claim (2013), Gabe Jones in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Joshua Hardaway in Madea Goes to Jail (2009), Bobby Joe Hill in Glory Road (2006), and as Boobie Miles in Friday Night Lights (2004).
Derek Luke Age
He was born on 24 April 1974, in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Derek is 48 years old.
Derek Luke Height
He is a man of average stature. Derek stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (Approx 1.80m).
Derek Luke Family | Siblings | Brother | Sister
He was born to Maurice Luke Sr. and Marjorie Dixon in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Maurice is from Georgetown, Guyana, and is a former actor. On the other hand, Marjorie is a pianist by profession. Besides, he has a sibling brother named Maurice Luke Jr.
Derek Luke Wife
He is a married man. Derek is blissfully hitched to his loving and caring wife named Sophia Adella Luke. She is an American actress by profession. As a couple, they exchanged their wedding vows on April 4, 1999. Together, they commemorate 13 years anniversary and have one son named Emmanuel Luke. Furthermore, when he won the Independent Spirit Award for best actor (“Antwone Fisher”), he brought her on stage and handed her his award.
Derek Luke Son | Daughter
He is a proud father of one son. Derek’s son is called Emmanuel Luke. Derek does also have a daughter.
Derek Luke Education
He went to Henry Snyder High School and graduated with his diploma from Linden High School.
Derek Luke Actor | IMDb
In Spike Lee’s 2008 war film Miracle at St. Anna, he played one of the four male leads replacing Wesley Snipes, who had to leave the film because of his highly publicized tax problems. In the 1999 episode “White Collar” of the sitcom The King of Queens, Derek played a small role as a nurse. Furthermore, he also appeared on the NBC show Trauma. In the Moesha episode “Mayhem at the Jam Esp” (March 19, 2001), Derek played one of the group members of Mayhem.
He played Kid alongside American actor Laurence Fishburne in the 2003 film Biker Boyz. Derek also plays Alicia Keys’ love interest in Teenage Love Affair, her music video. In Monica’s music video, So Gone, he played her love interest. In the 2009 film Notorious, Derek played Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs and was cast to play Bobby Joe in Glory Road. He started starring as Miles Bourdet in June 2011 in the TNT original medical drama series Hawthorne. Miles is an assistant surgeon from Chicago.
Derek Luke Captain America
In the 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger, he played a member of the Howling Commandos called Gabe Jones. On July 19, 2011, the American superhero film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre and was released in the United States as part of Phase One of the MCU on July 22, 2011. Furthermore, it stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America alongside Stanley Tucci, Neal McDonough, Toby Jones, Dominic Cooper, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell, Hugo Weaving, Derek Luke, and Tommy Lee Jones. Additionally, it grossed over $370 million globally.
Derek Luke 13 Reasons Why
He had a main cast role in Seasons 1 and 2 of 13 Reasons Why as well as a guest role in Season 3. Derek’s stint was from 2017 to 2019. He portrayed Mr. Kevin Porter. On March 31, 2017, the first season of the American teen drama television series was released on Netflix. Due to the success of the initial 13 episodes, it was renewed for a second season by Netflix in May 2017.
Furthermore, 13 Reasons Why stars an ensemble cast including Gary Sinise, Deaken Bluman, Jan Luis Castellanos, Tyler Barnhardt, Mark Pellegrino, Timothy Granaderos, Brenda Strong, Grace Saif, Brian d’Arcy James, Kate Walsh, Amy Hargreaves, Devin Druid, Ross Butler, Miles Heizer, Justin Prentice, Brandon Flynn, Alisha Boe, Christian Navarro, Katherine Langford, and Dylan Minnette.
Derek Luke Friday Night Lights
He played James ‘Boobie’ Miles in the 2004 film Friday Night Lights. Peter Berg directed and co-wrote the film. Furthermore, it is based on a book by H. G. Bissinger, titled Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream (1990). Additionally, Friday Night Lights stars an ensemble cast including Tim McGraw, Lucas Black, Jay Hernandez, Derek Luke, Garrett Hedlund, and Billy Bob Thornton. On October 3, 2006, a television series of the same name premiered on NBC.
Derek Luke New Movie | 2022
He is set to appear in a new film which is currently in post-production. The new film is known as American Refugee. Derek is also set to appear in an upcoming series, The Crossover, playing the main role of Chuck Bell. Some of the films he appeared in in the year 2022 include Darby and the Dead and Alone Together.
Derek Luke Movies On Netflix
- 13 Reasons Why: Beyond the Reasons (May 8, 2018. | Show | 2019)
- 13 Reasons Why (December 1, 2016. | Show | 2020)
- Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (December 10, 2014. | Movie | 2012)
Derek Luke Movies And Tv Shows
Filmography
Film
- Pieces of April (2003) as Bobby
- Biker Boyz (2003) as Kid
- Spartan (2004) as Curtis
- Friday Night Lights (2004) as Boobie Miles
- Glory Road (2006) as Bobby Joe Hill
- Self/less (2015) as Anton
- Supremacy (2014) as Raymond
- Alex of Venice (2014) as Frank
- Baggage Claim (2013) as William Wright
- Sparkle (2012) as Stix
Television
- The King of Queens (1999-2000) as Delivery Man / Orderly
- Moesha (2001) as Ruckus
- Trauma (2009-2010) as Cameron Boone
- Hawthorne (2011) as Dr. Miles Bourdet
- The Americans (2013, 2018) as Gregory Thomas
- Empire (2015) as Malcolm DeVeaux
- Rogue (2015-2017) as Marlon Dinard
- Roots (2016) as Silla Ba Dibba
- 13 Reasons Why (2017-2019) as Mr. Kevin Porter
- God Friended Me (2019) as Henry Chase
- The Purge (2019) as Marcus Moore
Derek Luke Net Worth
Having been working as an actor by profession for more than twenty years now, he has managed to garner good affluence in his career thus far. Online resources estimate Derek’s net worth to be $13,331,113.
Who Is Derek Luke’s Wife
His wife is known as Sophia Adella Luke, an actress whom he married on April 4, 2022. They are entirely blessed together with a stunning son named Emmanuel.
How Old Is Derek Luke
He is 48 years old. Derek was born on April 24, 1974, in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Thus, he relishes and commemorates his birthday on April 24 each and every year.