Derek Luke: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 19
- on screen
- 2002–2023
- box office
- $392M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 52
- Born
- April 24, 1974 (age 52)
- Birthplace
- Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
- Full name
- Derek Nathanial Luke
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1999-present
- Spouses
- Sophia Adella Luke
- Children
- 1
The Best Derek Luke Movies
The highest-rated films Derek Luke is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Extraction (2020) scores highest, at 62. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Derek Luke's Career in Numbers
Derek Luke's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Derek Luke works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Antwone Fisher (2002) to Rare Objects (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Derek Luke Movies by Decade
- 2000s 10
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 5
The 2000s were Derek Luke's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Derek Luke Movies by Genre
- Drama 7
- Action 6
- Biography 3
- Thriller 1
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Derek Luke has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of action (6).
Derek Luke Career Milestones
- First film
- Antwone Fisher 2002
- Biggest box office hit
- Madea Goes to Jail $90.5M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Extraction Movie Echo Score 62
- Newest film
- Rare Objects 2023
Derek Luke Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Derek Luke is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 52. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2023
Rare Objects as Ben Winshaw Worldwide box office: $10.5K Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2022
Darby and the Dead as Ben · Drama Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2022
Alone Together as John · Drama Worldwide box office: $21.6K Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2021
American Refugee as Greg Taylor · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2020
Extraction Action Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2015
Self/less Action Worldwide box office: $31.8M - 2015
Alex of Venice Drama - 2013
Baggage Claim Comedy Worldwide box office: $22.9M - 2012
Sparkle Drama Worldwide box office: $24.6M - 2009
Madea Goes to Jail Drama Worldwide box office: $90.5M - 2009
Notorious Biography Worldwide box office: $44.4M - 2008
Miracle at St. Anna Action Worldwide box office: $9.33M - 2006
Catch a Fire Biography Worldwide box office: $5.71M - 2006
Glory Road Drama Worldwide box office: $42.9M - 2004
Friday Night Lights Action Worldwide box office: $62M - 2004
Spartan Action Worldwide box office: $8.11M - 2003
Pieces of April Drama Worldwide box office: $3.28M - 2003
Biker Boyz Action Worldwide box office: $23.5M - 2002
Antwone Fisher Biography Worldwide box office: $23.4M
Derek Luke: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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18th Film Independent Spirit Awards- Derek Luke: Win Best Male Lead Antwone Fisher
Who Is Derek Luke?
Derek Luke was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. in 1974 and is 52 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Derek Nathanial Luke (born April 24, 1974) is an established American actor known for his remarkable portrayals in a number of popular films and televisions series. His acting debut began with a bang as he won the Independent Spirit Award for his outstanding performance in the 2002 film Antwone Fisher, a film directed and produced by the celebrated actor, Denzel Washington. Set to never slow down, his prowess continued to shine through in impacting roles such 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). Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Derek was the son of a pianist, Marjorie Dixon, and a former actor, Maurice Luke, whose origins traced back to Georgetown, Guyana. Derek's acting journey began with minor appearances like his role as a nurse in the 1999 episode 'White Collar' of the sitcom The King of Queens and the group member of Mayhem in the Moesha episode 'Mayhem at the Jam Esp'. His big break came in the title role of the Denzel Washington film Antwone Fisher. Derek then transitioned into intriguing characters like Kid in the 2003 film Biker Boyz and the attempt ofJames 'Boobie' Miles in the 2004 film Friday Night Lights.
Derek Luke: Questions & Answers
How many movies Derek Luke has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Derek Luke been in?
Derek Luke is credited on 19 films, from 2002 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Derek Luke's highest-grossing movie?
Madea Goes to Jail (2009) is Derek Luke's biggest box office hit, with $90.5M worldwide, ahead of Friday Night Lights (2004) ($62M). Across every film with box office figures, Derek Luke's movies have made $392M.
Derek Luke's biggest hits What is the best Derek Luke movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Derek Luke's best-rated film is Extraction (2020) with a score of 62, followed by Darby and the Dead (2022) (55).
Best Derek Luke movies, ranked Has Derek Luke won an Oscar?
Derek Luke has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Derek Luke has 1 win from 1 nomination.
How old is Derek Luke?
Derek Luke is 52 years old, born on April 24, 1974 in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S..
What is Derek Luke's newest movie?
The most recent film on Derek Luke's filmography is Rare Objects (2023), in the role of Ben Winshaw.
The Best Derek Luke Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.
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