Biography

Luke Hunter is a northern-born actor and writer based in London, known for playing the offbeat boy-next-door, somewhere between awkward and charming.

He began acting at Durham University, where he graduated with a Masters in Biology and Chemistry in 2016.

As an actor, he is known for his wide range in both comedy and drama. Luke trained at both London City Academy and NIDA in Sydney and has acted in films on three continents. He is most well known for Much Ado (2022) which premiered at the Paris Film Festival and also won best debut feature at the London Independent Film Festival. He played the lead role of Daniel McKenzie in Heart of Darkness (2026), shot for £500,000 and touring festivals in 2026.

As a writer, Luke is represented by Jonathan Sieff and has one feature films due to shoot in 2027, with several more scripts optioned by companies such as Sparky Pictures and Skyland.

Luke's focus is on thriller/horror scripts, with a look at directing in the future.
- IMDb mini biography by: Luke Hunter