Derek Luke

Derek Luke's family moved frequently among Jersey City's rough and impoverished neighborhoods. He attended six different schools before finally settling at a performing arts school in Jersey City. In 1995 he packed his bags and moved across the country to Los Angeles with hopes of making it big in Hollywood.

Like many actors, Luke initially struggled to break into the acting world. He only had two acting credits to his name when he managed to land the title role in the acclaimed 2002 film "Antwone Fisher," an autobiographical film written by the real-life Antwone Fisher and directed by Denzel Washington. Luke received rave reviews for his big-screen debut and won an Independent Spirit Award for his performance.

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