Luke Halpin
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 4, 1947 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1948–1996 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Luke Halpin is a retired American actor, stuntman, marine coordinator, diver, and pilot. Born Luke Austin Halpin on April 4, 1947, in Astoria, Queens, New York, he is the youngest of three children born to Helen Joan and Eugene A. Halpin. He began his career as a child actor at the age of eight. Halpin is widely recognized for his portrayal of the character Sandy Ricks in the feature films Flipper and Flipper's New Adventure, as well as for reprising the role in the NBC television series adaptation of Flipper. Beyond his acting credits, he has worked in additional crew capacities, including on the film Speed 2: Cruise Control. He is credited with 30 known acting credits.
Career overview
Luke Halpin is a retired American actor, stuntman, marine coordinator, diver, and pilot. Born on April 4, 1947, in Astoria, Queens, New York, he began his career as a child actor at the age of eight. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of the character Sandy Ricks in the feature films Flipper and Flipper's New Adventure. Following his work in these films, he reprised the role of Sandy Ricks for the NBC television series adaptation of Flipper.
Throughout his professional life, Halpin has maintained a diverse career in the entertainment industry. Beyond his acting credits, which total 30 according to his records, he has contributed to film productions in other capacities. His work includes serving as additional crew for the film Speed 2: Cruise Control. He is also known by the name Luke Austin Halpin. As the youngest of three children born to Helen Joan and Eugene A. Halpin, his background includes Irish, German, and Polish ancestry. Today, he is recognized for his transition from a prominent child actor to a multifaceted professional who has worked in various technical and creative roles within the film and television industry.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Flipper (1996) as Bounty Fisherman #3
- Apollo 13 (1995) Grip
- Matinee (1993) as Man in Crowd
- Miami Supercops (1985) as Gang Leader
- Eyes of a Stranger (1981) as Tape Editor
- Nobody's Perfekt (1981) as Deckhand
- The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980) as Tyson / David Herrold
- Angel City (1980) as Gas Station Attendant
- Hot Stuff (1979) as Holdup Man #2
- Mr. No Legs (1978) as Ken Wilson
- Shock Waves (1977) as Keith
- Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976) as 3rd Patrolman
- Salty (1974) as Shaw
- Primus (1971)
- If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969) as Bo
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- Island of the Lost (1967) as Stu MacRae
- Flipper (1964) as Sandy Ricks
- Flipper's New Adventure (1964) as Sandy Ricks
- Flipper (1963) as Sandy Ricks
- Everglades (1961)
- Waiting for Godot (1961) as The Boy
- Route 66 (1960)
- Peter Pan (1960) as Second Twin
- Naked City (1958) as Kid #2
- Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates (1958) as Boy
- Annie Get Your Gun (1957) as Little Jake Oakley
- Death Valley Days (1952) as Sandy King
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as A Boy
- Studio One (1948) as Frank Clarke
- Studio One (1948) as Boy
- Studio One (1948) as Brucie Potter
- Studio One (1948) as Johnny
- Studio One (1948) as Donald
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Luke Halpin best known for?
Luke Halpin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Flipper (1996), Apollo 13 (1995), Matinee (1993), Miami Supercops (1985).
When and where was Luke Halpin born?
Luke Halpin was born on April 4, 1947 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Luke Halpin have?
Luke Halpin has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1996.
What is Luke Halpin's background in cinema and television?
Luke Halpin is a retired American actor, stuntman, marine coordinator, diver, and pilot. Born Luke Austin Halpin on April 4, 1947, in Astoria, Queens, New York, he is the youngest of three children born to Helen Joan and Eugene A. Halpin. He began his career as a child actor at the age of eight. Halpin is widely recogn...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as A Boy — aged about 4
- Everglades (1961) — aged about 14
- Judd, for the Defense (1967) — aged about 20
- Flipper's New Adventure (1964) as Sandy Ricks — aged about 17
- Hot Stuff (1979) as Holdup Man #2 — aged about 32
- Matinee (1993) as Man in Crowd — aged about 46
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