Who Is Derek Luke’s Wife? Children & Family Details
Derek Luke is a famous African-American actor who keeps giving hits after hits. He has taken Hollywood by storm. A lot of the films, to his credit, are a great success. There was a time when he was an unknown actor. He worked in a Sony Studio gift shop, trying to get a chance in a movie, going from audition to audition. He was doing some small or extra roles on television.
In 1998 he auditioned for Antwone Fisher, which Denzel Washington was directing, his directorial debut. But for some reason, after the auditions, the movie was shelved. Three years later, Derek’s manager called him about the movie again. He gave the auditions again and was selected. But a more dramatic thing happened when Denzel came to his store and called him Antwone, and he replied,” that's me, I can do it!”
Derek played the role of Antwone in the film Antwone Fisher. He won the Independent Spirit Award and several others for his performance.
Derek has not looked back since then; one after the other, he has been performing in impactful roles. He has impressed critics in his performances in Catch a Fire, a true story of a freedom fighter in apartheid South Africa.
But Antwone Fisher was not his first acting gig. He started acting from the small screen; the King of Queen in 2000 was his first acting credit. After a few years, he played one of the main characters in the series, Trauma. Hawthorne, Empire, Rogue, 13 Reasons Why, and The Purge are some of his television series. Here again, he outdid himself with realistic and honest performances.
Derek Luke was born on 24 April 1974 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Maurice Luke’s father was an actor back in England; originally, he was from Georgetown, Guyana. Derek’s mother was Marjorie Dixon, a pianist. After their divorce, Marjorie took her three sons and brought them up as a single mother.
Daniel Luke, Maurice Luke are the brothers of Derek Luke. As she had to manage finances on a single salary after the divorce, Marjorie moved the family from one place to another. They went where there was work or the place they could afford. This meant moving to less-than-ideal neighborhoods. To avoid being bullied in his ever-changing schools, he studied the cool guys and their behavior and tried to imitate them. That is when he became an actor.
He attended Henry Snyder High School and graduated from Linden High School. Later he studied Drama at New Jersey City University.
After Antwone Fisher, Derek has accumulated quite a fortune. His net worth is estimated to be $5 million. His income is from the television and cinema roles he had been playing. With several of his films making high money at the box office, his bonus from the movie was an addition to his already fattening bank account.
His drama series 13 Reasons Why was paying all the actors quite handsomely; his co-star in the drama claimed to make $150K per episode. We imagine Derek was receiving the same amount, if not more, in the series.
Derek is not only a talented actor but also a gifted speaker. He is invited to various events like product endorsements, special appearances, business talks, grand openings, and campaigns for public speaking.
Derek has a T-shirt business under the name of Heartist.
Madea Goes to Jail, Notorious, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Friday Night Lights are some of his excellent works.
Derek Luke has been married to another actress, Sophia Adella Hernandez, since 1998 and still going strong. They have a couple of kids together.
The family has a lavish lifestyle as Derek has worked hard for this. But he is also giving back to society. The Luke family hosts a “Derek & Sophia Luke Day” event in Derek’s hometown, Jersey City. They try to help by providing access to mental health. They also offer educational resources for children. This and many others of his endeavors prove that Derek remembers his roots and is humble enough to make a difference.
Derek is a handsome 5 ft 11 in tall, attractive African American man of 47 years. He has an athletic body and weighs 82 kg. His short black hair and beautiful black eyes make his fans swoon over him. He has the talent and the looks to rule our hearts for many years to come.
