Derek Luke (born April 24, 1974) is an American actor. He won the Independent Spirit Award for his big-screen debut performance in the 2002 film Antwone Fisher, directed and produced by Denzel Washington. Read full biography of Derek Luke →
I tried to copy some of his mannerisms at first but it didn't work. And then I just let the spirit of the character grow in me and it just took... →
A few years ago you couldn't go from TV to film. It was like a 'no no' but I believe when you find a plan and purpose that God has for... →
I went to Jersey City State College to please a family member. I wasn't prepared for school. To say I failed out is putting it nicely.
When your heart is first, you can be absent of heart but when you put spirit first, you have a reason for why you do heart.
I went to college for one semester, and I took every subject I could, and I ended up failing. So I thought to myself, Ever since I was a kid... →
Hip-hop was my first audience - I would rap in the mirror, walk down the street and listen to my Walkman.
I think it's time to do clean-up for a generation. I believe this is one of the movies that hits home for all colors and all races. Everybody I... →
Denzel Washington invoked confidence. When you have confidence, you can do anything. And that's what happened. I learned about being honest and... →
Denzel Washington is a person I will always emulate. I emulate him because he focuses on real life. Because of that he has made me a better person.
I had a lot of fun with Val Kilmer. He's like a big kid.
I love hip-hop and you can't tell me I'm not a hip-hop artist.
I loved B.I.G., but not like I liked Tupac, because he was an actor, so I related to him.
I was discovered on the Sony lot through an audition by Denzel Washington.
Derek Luke (born April 24, 1974) is an American actor. He won the Independent Spirit Award for his big-screen debut performance in the 2002 film Antwone Fisher, directed and produced by Denzel Washington.