Luke Thompson is an amazingly talented actor and theatre artist from England. He was born in England but was raised in France. Luke gained massive popularity from the Netflix series Bridgerton where he has a major role in the plot.
Despite having short screen time, the audience loved Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton. He has made a mark on the hearts of people around the globe.
Luke has a very humble personality and very little is known about this charming guy.
As a result of his rising fame and demand to know more about him, we have compiled a few facts about Thompson’s life!
Luke Thompson Biography
| Date Of Birth | July 4, 1988 |
| Age | 36 years old as of 2024 |
| Height | 1.8 m (6’ feet) |
| Weight | 70 |
| Girlfriend | Single |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Zodiac | Cancer |
| Hometown | Southampton, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Religion | Christian |
Physical Appearance
Thompson’s good looks and raw charm set him apart from other famous actors of the current era. He stands 5’9 feet tall and has a body weight of 70 kg. Thompson leads a healthy life and as a result, he is healthy and physically fit. He has deep blue eyes and a shy smile. Luke has dark brown hair that he has always kept short.
Education
Luke had already moved to France when he started his educational journey. He was a student at Lysee International Francois-ler where he attended their anglophone department. Thompson felt an inclination towards performance arts at a very young age. He was part of many school plays at the time. He returned to England and was lucky enough to attend the University Of Bristol, graduating with majors in English and Drama. Luke then went on to be admitted to the Royal Academy Of Arts—the same institute that produced talented actors like Tom Blyth and Corey Mylchreest.
Career
Thompson’s career as an actor started when he was at school. He was a part of various plays at both his school in France and the University in England. After he graduated from The Royal Academy Of Arts, Luke officially began auditioning for various stage plays.
His first official role was in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which was shown at the Globe Theatre. Luke’s acting left the audience mesmerized and he received multiple accolades. He went on to act in stage plays for a few years, not considering himself good enough to act in front of the screen.
After a whole year and gaining much confidence in front of a screen with a few short roles. Thompson bagged his first lead role on television in the BBC series, In The Club. The series lasted for two years and it was much loved.
He was also given a role in the famous war movie, Dunkirk as a warrant officer. Luke played that role to perfection as well.
Thompson hit a new level when he was selected for the role of a Bridegrton brother in the Netflix series, Bridgerton. So far, he has appeared in three seasons alongside Simone Ashley who plays his sister-in-law. Fans are impatiently waiting for Luke to appear as the lead in the next season of the Bridgerton series.
Thompson has returned to the stage this year with another play, Love’s Labour’s Lost which will be shown at Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Here is a complete list of Luke’s major acting projects.
Television Series
| The Suspicions Of Mr. Whicher | 2014 |
| In The Club | 2014 |
| Kiss Me First | 2018 |
| Bridgerton | 2020 |
| Transatlantic | 2023 |
Films
| Dunkirk | 2017 |
| King Lear | 2018 |
| Making Noise Quietly | 2019 |
| Misbehaviour | 2020 |
Theatre
| A Midsummer Night’s Dream | 2013 |
| Blue Stockings | 2013 |
| Julius Ceasar | 2014 |
| The Broken Heart | 2015 |
| Oresteia | 2105 |
| Hamlet | 2017 |
| King Lear | 2019 |
| A Little Life | 2023 |
| Love’s Labour’s Lost | 2024 |
Net Worth
Thompson is a polished actor who has extensive experience in theatre and stage plays. He has remained lowkey for a long time but finally got his big breakthrough Netflix. Since 2020, Luke’s popularity has been on the rise. Despite all these facts, Luke still takes a more humble path and chooses his scripts carefully. His net worth after working all these years is about $2 million. It is speculated that he will reach new heights, in terms of both finances as well as fame when he appears as the Lead in the next Bridgerton series.
Family And Relationships
It is a known fact that Thompson is a multi-cultured man. Although he was born in Southhampton, England, growing up in Fontainebleau, France along with his parents and two siblings, Luke was well-versed in the French language and their culture. It took him a while to get accustomed to speaking English but he did a great job at that eventually. Despite the fact that his father was an engineer and his mother was a teacher, Thompson took a much different career path and made his parents proud.
As for this charming man’s love life, Luke has managed to maintain it hushed and away from the camera. His current interviews have not shown any sign that Luke is in a relationship. We can only assume that he is single in 2024.
Hobbies
Luke is an extremely shy and introverted guy. He chose acting to be able to come out of his shell and it has helped him a lot in all these years. Most of the time when Thompson wants to relax, he takes a break and likes to be close to nature. He enjoys the company of like-minded individuals as well.
Social Media
Thompson is not a regular guy. He does not like to use social media in general and has refrained from making an official account. There are multiple fan accounts active on all social media platforms but none of them are handled by Luke himself.
Some Interesting Facts
- Luke won one award for his stage play in 2024 and has been nominated for many of the best.
- He played the character of Romeo in a short film called, A Short Walk: Romeo & Juliet.
- He was also a part of Hamlet, a Television Film.
FAQs
Many fans speculated seeing Luke with a Co-star from Bridegrton in 2020. However, there was no confirmation and he is still single.
Luke is 36 years old as of July 2024.
Thompson has appeared in many magazines but he is not a model by profession.
