Luke Humphrey

Luke Humphrey (born June 12, 1987) is an American-born Canadian actor. He is most noted for his performance as John Wayne Bobbitt in the television film I Was Lorena Bobbitt, for which he won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor in a Television Film or Miniseries at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022.[1]

Luke Humphrey
Born (1987-06-12) June 12, 1987 (age 36)
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
Known forI Was Lorena Bobbitt
Parents

Early life edit

The son of Canadian actors Mark Humphrey and Wendel Meldrum,[2] he was born in California while his parents were working in Hollywood.

Career edit

Humphrey had his first film acting role in the 2005 film Cruel but Necessary, alongside both of his parents even though they were already divorced.[3] His other roles have included the films I Don't Want to Kill Myself (2011) and Trench 11 (2017), the television series Frankie Drake Mysteries and Tiny Pretty Things, and the web series Chateau Laurier, as well as stage roles in Stratford Festival productions of The Three Musketeers[4] and Shakespeare in Love.[2]

Filmography edit

Film edit

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Cruel but NecessaryDarwin Munson
2011I Don't Want to Kill MyselfJames
2017Trench 11Captain Cooper
2023PriscillaTerry West

Television edit

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Saving HopeKurt BelfordEpisode: "Waiting on a Friend"
2016Murdoch MysteriesJulian PhilipsEpisode: "The Big Chill"
2016MotiveJustinEpisode: "Chronology of Pain"
2017SlasherR.G.Episode: "Night of Hunters"
2017Star Trek: DiscoveryV'LatakEpisode: "Lethe"
2017, 2019Frankie Drake MysteriesJoe Perry2 episodes
2018TakenNealEpisode: "OPSEC"
2018–2021Chateau LaurierVivian Mutchmur7 episodes
2019Save MeTomEpisode: "Animl"
2019Hudson & RexChad FirestoneEpisode: "Under the Influencer"
2020I Was Lorena BobbittJohn BobbittTelevision film
2020Tiny Pretty ThingsTravis Quinn4 episodes
2021SeeKerrigan3 episodes
2022Love and the Radio StarPatrick RyanTelevision film
2023Yes, Chef! ChristmasLogan ForestLifetime Television film
2024Alert: Missing Persons UnitEzekiel 'Zeke' LappSeason 2 Episode 6 Jedidiah & Lucy[5]

References edit

  1. ^ Greg David, "Tim Rozon, Ayisha Issa, Kaniehtiio Horn and Tallboyz win during Night 4 of the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards". TV, eh?, April 7, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Richard Ouzounian, "Stratford finds it lovers: Luke Humphrey and Shannon Taylor to star in Shakespeare in Love". Waterloo Region Record, September 3, 2015.
  3. ^ Gudrun Will, "Cruel intentions produce necessary result". Vancouver Courier, October 5, 2007.
  4. ^ Richard Ouzounian, "Musketeers adaptation truly confusing". Toronto Star, June 2, 2013.
  5. ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31228129/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

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