Luke Youngblood Biography

Fast Facts

• Trained in acting at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London
• Made his screen acting debut in the short film "The IMAX Nutcracker" in 1997
• Quote: "(On "Harry Potter"): "I thought, 'Maybe I should read the book, seeing as I'm auditioning for this part․' And then I was hooked․ It's one of the best experiences of my life․ I got to be part of a phenomenon․""
• Quote: "(On the response to his "Community" character Magnitude): "It's insane․ When I talk to my little sisters on the phone, they don't say hello anymore․ They answer the phone with 'Pop! Pop!' - which is insanity․""
• Best known for his role as Lee Jordan in the "Harry Potter" film series and as Magnitude in "Community․"
• Had a recurring role as Ben in the TV series "The Story of Tracy Beaker" in the early 2000s
• Has also appeared in several stage roles, including the lead in the original London cast of "The Lion King․"