Derek Luke

Biography

Derek Nathanial Luke is an American actor. He won the Independent Spirit Award for his big-screen debut performance as the titular character in the 2002 film Antwone Fisher, directed and produced by Denzel Washington. He is also known for his roles as Boobie Miles in Friday Night Lights (2004), Bobby Joe Hill in Glory Road (2006), Joshua Hardaway in Madea Goes to Jail (2009), Gabe Jones in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), William Wright in Baggage Claim (2013), and Kevin Porter on the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020).

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Awards & recognition

• ★BET Award — Best Actor & Actress · 2003
• ★Independent Spirit Award — Best Male Lead · 2003
• ☆NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture · 2009 · nominated
• ☆Black Reel Award — Best Actor · 2007 · nominated
• ☆Satellite Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture · 2006 · nominated