Luke Duke

Luke Duke
The Dukes of Hazzard character
Tom Wopat as Luke Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard
First appearance"One Armed Bandits", first episode of The Dukes of Hazzard
Portrayed byTom Wopat - 1979
Johnny Knoxville - 2005
Randy Wayne - 2007
In-universe information
GenderMale
OccupationU.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor/Sergeant and Former NASCAR Driver
Significant otherKatie-Lynn Johnson (In the 2005 Movie)
RelativesDaisy Duke (cousin)
Bo Duke (cousin)
Coy Duke (cousin)
Vance Duke (cousin)
Jesse Duke (uncle)
Jud Duke (brother)
Hank Duke (great-grandfather)
Joe Duke (great-grandfather)
Dixie Duke (great-grandmother)
ReligionChristian
NationalityAmerican

Lucas K. "Luke" Duke is a fictional character in The Dukes of Hazzard, an American comedy television series which ran from 1979 to 1985. Played by Tom Wopat in the original TV series, Luke is main protagonist of the show, he is dark-haired, older cousin to the character Bo Duke.[1] He is often the one who comes up with plans to get the Duke family out of trouble.[1] He performs more of the physical stunts (such as climbing from one moving car to another), while his cousin Bo does most of the driving. Both Duke boys are known for their signature "hood slide" across the General Lee, their 1969 Dodge Charger. (Luke was the first to perform this stunt on the show)[1] Luke acted hypocritically on occasion, most prominently in season 1 episode 6 "Swamp Molly".[2]

Luke Duke was later played by Johnny Knoxville in the poorly-received cinematic version.[3] Actor Randy Wayne played Luke in the prequel television film, The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning.

  1. ^ a b c "TV Guide". Sunday Mail. Adelaide, Australia. January 23, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2024 – via EBSCOHost.
  2. ^ Swamp Molly, retrieved June 4, 2024
  3. ^ Travers, Peter (August 25, 2005). "The Dukes of Hazzard". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 24, 2024 – via EBSCOHost.