Derek Luke

Birth Name:

Derek Luke

Birth Place:

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Derek Luke

After winning his Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor in "Antwone Fisher," he brought his wife up on stage and handed her the award
Son of former actor Maurice Luke, he made his TV debut in a small part in the sitcom "The King of Queens․"
Appeared as Gabe Jones in the 2011 film "Captain America: The First Avenger," starring alongside Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan
Four years before he filmed "Antwone Fisher" in 2002, he was waiting tables at restaurants, stating this in his acceptance speech upon receiving his award for Best Actor
In 2011 he joined the cast of TNT's medical drama "HawthoRNe" as the character Miles Bourdet
Appeared in Alicia Key's music video "Teenage Love Affair" as her love interest in the video
He replaced Wesley Snipes in the war film "Miracle at St․ Anna" and took over the main role of Aubrey Stamps

2002NBR Award - Breakthrough Performance - Male:Winner
2003BET Award - Best Actor:Winner
2003Black Reel - Best Breakthrough Performance - Viewer's Choice:Winner
2003Black Reel - Theatrical - Best Actor:Winner
2003CFCA Award - Most Promising Performer:Nominated
2003Independent Spirit Award - Best Male Lead:Winner
2003Gold Derby Film Award - Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
2003MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Male Performance:Nominated
2003OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance: Male:Nominated
2003OFCS Award - Best Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
2003PFCS Award - Best Newcomer:Nominated
2003Special Achievement Award - Outstanding New Talent:Winner
2003Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Breakout Star - Male:Nominated
2006Hollywood Breakthrough Award - Breakthrough Actor:Winner
2006Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:Nominated
2007Black Reel - Best Actor:Nominated
2008Black Reel - Best Actor:Nominated
2009Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2010Black Reel - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2014Hollywood Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2022Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated