Luke Thompson is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Benedict Bridgerton in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton. He has also appeared in the films Dunkirk, Misbehaviour, and Making Noise Quietly.
Thompson was born in Southampton, England. He studied English and Drama at the University of Bristol and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
He made his professional stage debut in 2013 in a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare’s Globe. He has since appeared in a number of stage productions, including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. He made his television debut in 2014 in the BBC One drama In the Club.
Thompson is a talented actor with a bright future ahead of him. He is known for his good looks, his charisma, and his ability to play a wide range of characters. He is also a versatile actor who is comfortable in both stage and screen productions.
Luke Thompson Podcast
Luke Thompson does not have a podcast. However, he has been a guest on several podcasts, including “The Off Menu” with Ed Gamble and James Acaster, and “The Good Place” with Marc Evan Jackson.
Luke Thompson Instagram
Luke Thompson has an Instagram account, but it is private. He has over 100,000 followers, and he often posts pictures and videos from his personal life and his work.
Luke Thompson Movies and TV Shows
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Shakespeare’s Globe: A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Lysander | Recording |
| 2015 | Globe on Screen: Julius Caesar | Mark Antony | Recording |
| 2016 | The Complete Walk: Romeo and Juliet | Romeo | Short film |
| 2017 | Dunkirk | Warrant Officer | |
| 2018 | King Lear | Edgar | National Theatre Live |
| 2019 | Making Noise Quietly | Oliver | |
| 2020 | Misbehaviour | Peter Hain |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Suspicions of Mr Whicher | Joshua Hallows | Episode: “The Ties That Bind” |
| 2014–2016 | In the Club | Simon | Main role |
| 2018 | Hamlet | Laertes | Television film |
| Kiss Me First | Connor | 2 episodes | |
| 2020–present | Bridgerton | Benedict Bridgerton | Main role |
| 2023 | Transatlantic | Hiram ‘Harry’ Bingham | Recurring role, six episodes |
Luke Thompson Education
Luke Thompson studied English and Drama at the University of Bristol, and he then trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.