Rebecca Luker
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 17, 1961 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Died
- December 23, 2020
- Active Years
- 1951–2018 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Rebecca Luker was an American actress, singer, and recording artist born on April 17, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama. Over the course of her three-decade career, she was noted for her crystal clear operatic soprano and for maintaining long runs in Broadway musicals. The New York Times compared her to actresses such as Barbara Cook and Julie Andrews. Her known acting credits include film and television works such as Elementary, NCIS: New Orleans, The Rewrite, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Cupid and Cate, Not Fade Away, Boardwalk Empire, and The Good Wife. She was married to Danny Burstein and Gregory Jbara. Rebecca Luker died on December 23, 2020, in Manhattan, New York City, at the age of 59.
Career overview
Rebecca Luker was an American actress, singer, and recording artist whose career spanned three decades. She was noted for her crystal clear operatic soprano and for maintaining long runs in Broadway musicals, with The New York Times comparing her to actresses such as Barbara Cook and Julie Andrews. Her work encompassed Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring credits.
In addition to her extensive theatrical work, Luker worked in film and television. Her screen credits included appearances in the television series Elementary, NCIS: New Orleans, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Cupid and Cate, Boardwalk Empire, and The Good Wife, as well as the film projects The Rewrite and Not Fade Away.
Born on April 17, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, Luker was married to Danny Burstein and Gregory Jbara. She passed away on December 23, 2020, at the age of 59 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert (2018)
- Bull (2016) as Michele Downey
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Rose LaSalle
- The Rewrite (2014) as Joan
- Russian Broadway Shut Down (2014)
- Elementary (2012) as Virginia Spivey
- Not Fade Away (2012) as Marti Dietz
- Boardwalk Empire (2010) as Sister Agnes
- The Good Wife (2009) as Carleen Loren
- My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001) as Self
- Cupid & Cate (2000) as Annette
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Wendy Campbell
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ann Walsh
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Lisa Parker
- My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) as Self - Performer
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Annette
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What movies or TV shows is Rebecca Luker best known for?
Rebecca Luker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bull (2016), NCIS: New Orleans (2014), The Rewrite (2014), Party Monster (2003).
When and where was Rebecca Luker born?
Rebecca Luker was born on April 17, 1961 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. They passed away on December 23, 2020.
How many credits does Rebecca Luker have?
Rebecca Luker has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2018.
What is Rebecca Luker's background in cinema and television?
Rebecca Luker was an American actress, singer, and recording artist born on April 17, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama. Over the course of her three-decade career, she was noted for her crystal clear operatic soprano and for maintaining long runs in Broadway musicals. The New York Times compared her to actresses such as Ba...
Rebecca Luker by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Annette — aged about 9
- Boardwalk Empire (2010) as Sister Agnes — aged about 49
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Wendy Campbell — aged about 38
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ann Walsh — aged about 38
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Lisa Parker — aged about 38
- Elementary (2012) as Virginia Spivey — aged about 51
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