Luke Thompson
Biography
Luke Thompson, born on 4 July 1988 in Southampton, England, is an English actor. He has accumulated over twenty credited screen appearances, with twenty‑two listed on The Movie Database. Thompson is most widely recognized for portraying Benedict in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton, a series that began in 2020 and continues to the present. Earlier in his career he appeared in the BBC One drama In the Club, which aired from 2014 to 2016. In addition to his television work, he has performed on stage; his portrayal in the theatrical adaptation of A Little Life earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination in 2024. His professional profile is recorded on TMDB under the acting category.
Career overview
Luke Thompson was born on 4 July 1988 in Southampton, England, and has built a career as a male actor in film, television and theatre. He first gained notable television exposure with a recurring role in the BBC One drama In the Club, which aired from 2014 to 2016. The series added to his early screen credits and helped establish him within British television.
Thompson’s most widely recognised screen work to date is his portrayal of Benedict in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton, a role he has inhabited since the series began in 2020 and continues to perform. The popularity of the show has contributed significantly to his public profile and is listed among his most prominent credits. In addition to his screen work, Thompson has pursued stage performance; his work in the theatrical adaptation of A Little Life earned him a nomination for a Laurence Olivier Award in 2024, reflecting critical acknowledgment of his abilities on the London stage.
Across his career, Thompson has accumulated more than twenty credited appearances in various productions, demonstrating a steady presence in both televised and theatrical projects. His ongoing involvement in high‑profile series and acclaimed stage work underscores a versatile and evolving acting trajectory.
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- Transatlantic (2023) as Hiram 'Harry' Bingham
- A Little Life (2023) as Willem Ragnarsson
- Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022)
- Tikkun Olam (2022)
- Bridgerton (2020) as Benedict Bridgerton
- Misbehaviour (2020) as Peter Hain
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Making Noise Quietly: Three Conversations (2019) as Oliver
- Kiss Me First (2018) as Connor
- National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018) as Edgar
- Hamlet (2018) as Laertes
- Dunkirk (2017) as Warrant Officer
- The Complete Walk: Romeo and Juliet (2016) as Romeo
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Julius Caesar - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2014) as Mark Antony
- In the Club (2014) as Simon
- The Ties That Bind (2014) as Josh Hallows
- Hampstead Theatre At Home: Tiger Country (2014) as James
- A Midsummer Night's Dream - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2014) as Lysander
- The View (1997) as Self
- Elsinore