Derek Luke | |
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.jpg) Luke at Orlando, Florida in 2013 | |
| Born | Derek Nathanial Luke April 24, 1974 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse |
Sophia Adella Luke (m. 1998) |
| Children | 1 |
Derek Nathanial Luke (born April 24, 1974)[1] is an American actor. He won the Independent Spirit Award for his big-screen debut performance as the titular character in the 2002 film Antwone Fisher, directed and produced by Denzel Washington.[2] He is also known for his roles as Boobie Miles in Friday Night Lights (2004), Bobby Joe Hill in Glory Road (2006), Joshua Hardaway in Madea Goes to Jail (2009), Gabe Jones in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), William Wright in Baggage Claim (2013), and Kevin Porter on the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020).
- ^ "Today in History - April 24". Fox News. May 4, 2012.
- ^ Kam Williams (January 25, 2009). "Derek Luke: The Notorious Interview". KamWilliams.com. Retrieved June 30, 2009.