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Luke Benward Biography

Birth Name:Luke Aaron Benward

Birth Place:Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Won a Young Artist Award in 2007 for his role in "How to Eat Fried Worms․"
  • Is teh grandson of singer Jeoffery Benward․"
  • Made his film acting debut as David Moore in the 2002 film "We Were Soldiers․"
  • Got started at an early age appearing in commercials after his mother, Kenda, also an actress, took him with her on auditions
  • Has done commercials for Nintendo, American Express, Hamburger Helper, and McDonalds
  • Is also a musician for iShine Records, having released his first album, "Let Your Love Out," in 2009 and co-headlining the iShine tour in 2008
  • Appeared in the music video for Martina McBride's song "Concrete Angel" in 2002

Awards

  • 2007Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
  • 2009Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 2020CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated