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Actor

Luke Youngblood is an English actor. He played Ben in The Story of Tracy Beaker, young Simba in The Lion King at several London venues, Lee Jordan in the Harry Potter film series, and Magnitude on the NBC comedy series Community.

Background

Luke Youngblood was born on June 12, 1986, in Westminster, London, England.

Education

Luke Youngblood was trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.

Career

Luke went on to secure principal roles in films that include Ladybird, Ladybird directed by Ken Loach. He is widely known for starring as the energetic Lee Jordan in the world-renowned Harry Potter movies, directed by Chris Columbus.

In addition to his movie career, Luke has also appeared in several theatre productions. He was cast as Nipper in the West End musical, Oliver!, directed by the Oscar-Winning, Sam Mendes, and produced by Cameron Mackintosh. Luke also worked with John Crowley in Fair Ladies at a Game of Poem Cards at the National Theatre, before being cast as the lead in the original London cast of The Lion King, directed by the award-winning Julie Taymor.

One of Luke's most popular roles to date was portraying Tracy's best friend, Ben, in CBBC's The Story of Tracy Beaker, which was nominated for "Best Children's Drama" at the Children's BAFTA's four years in a row. Some of his other television credits include roles on Glee and Lie To Me.

Luke has been recurring on Community as the "life and soul of the party," Magnitude, coining the phrase, "POP-POP!" He was first introduced in season 2 to critical acclaim and has continued to entertain audiences with his "magnetic-attitude" ever since.

Most recently, Luke can be seen playing "Sid" the squire in ABC's Galavant, a musical comedy created by the critically acclaimed Dan Fogelman, with oscar-winning composer Alan Menken writing the music. He is currently filming Galavant Season 2 which will air on ABC in 2016.

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    Luke Youngblood is a British actor who has had an extensive career working with award-winning directors such as Chris Columbus (Harry Potter) and Julie Taymor (The Lion King).

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Religion

Luke Youngblood is a Christian.

Politics

Luke Youngblood has democratic views in politics.

Views

Youngblood supports Black Lives Matter movement.

Personality

Youngblood loves dogs.

Physical Characteristics: Height: 5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm

Weight: 68 kg or 150 lbs

Hair color: dark brown

Eye color: dark brown

Distinctive features: ripped physique, deep-set eyes

Interests

  • Politicians

    Barack Obama

  • Artists

    Oprah Winfrey

  • Sport & Clubs

    Bowling

  • Music & Bands

    Hip-hop

Connections

Luke Youngblood is not married.

Friend:
Nathalie Emmanuel
Nathalie Emmanuel - Friend of Luke Youngblood

Nathalie Joanne Emmanuel is a British actress and model. Emmanuel began her acting career appearing in theatre in the late 1990s, accruing roles in various West End productions such as the musical The Lion King.

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Sean Biggerstaff
Sean Biggerstaff - colleague of Luke Youngblood

Sean Biggerstaff is a Scottish actor and musician. He portrayed Oliver Wood in the Harry Potter film series.

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Alfred Enoch
Alfred Enoch - colleague of Luke Youngblood

Alfred Lewis Enoch is a British actor.

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Oliver Phelps
Oliver Phelps - colleague of Luke Youngblood

Oliver Phelps is an English actor and the older one of the twin brothers, best known to portray the ‘Weasley twins’ in the famous children’s fantasy film series Harry Potter.

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James Phelps
James Phelps - colleague of Luke Youngblood

James Phelps, born as James Andrew Eric Phelps, is a British actor. He is best known for playing the role of Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter movie series.

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Bonnie Wright
Bonnie Wright - colleague of Luke Youngblood

(born 17 February 1991)

Bonnie Francesca Wright is an English actress, fashion model, screenwriter, director, and producer. She is best known for playing Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films.

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Emma Watson
Emma Watson - colleague of Luke Youngblood

(born 15 April 1990)

She is an English actress, model, and activist.

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Rupert Grint
Rupert Grint - colleague of Luke Youngblood

Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint is a British actor and producer.

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Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe - colleague of Luke Youngblood

Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor and producer. He rose to international stardom as Harry Potter in the series of films based on the hugely popular books by J.K. Rowling.