Luke Humphrey (born June 12, 1987) is an

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-born

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actor. He is most noted for his performance as

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in the television film ''

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'', for which he won the

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for Best Actor in a Television Film or Miniseries at the

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in 2022.

Early life

The son of Canadian actors Mark Humphrey and

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, "Stratford finds it lovers: Luke Humphrey and Shannon Taylor to star in Shakespeare in Love". ''

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'', September 3, 2015. he was born in California while his parents were working in

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Career

Humphrey had his first film acting role in the 2005 film '' Cruel but Necessary'', alongside both of his parents even though they were already divorced. His other roles have included the films ''I Don't Want to Kill Myself'' (2011) and '' Trench 11'' (2017), the television series '' Frankie Drake Mysteries'' and '' Tiny Pretty Things'', and the web series '' Chateau Laurier'', as well as stage roles in

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productions of ''

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, "Musketeers adaptation truly confusing". ''

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'', June 2, 2013. and '' Shakespeare in Love''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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