Luke Bilyk
Lukas Barry Bilyk (born November 10, 1994) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Drew Torres in Degrassi: The Next Generation, which he starred on from 2010 to 2015.[1] He is also recognized for his roles in films such as Kiss and Cry (2017) and F the Prom (2017).
Luke Bilyk | |
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| Born | Lukas Barry Bilyk November 10, 1994 North York, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Born in North York, Ontario, Canada, Bilyk grew up in nearby Vaughan, Ontario with three older sisters. He is of Italian, Ukrainian, German, and Jewish descent.[2] Bilyk attended St. Elizabeth Catholic High School in Thornhill, where he was part of the Regional Arts Program for Drama.
Career
Bilyk had a recurring role as Mark in season 5 of Lost Girl.
Bilyk had a starring role as Drew Torres on Degrassi: The Next Generation. His character developed over time; starting as an immature jock and ending as class president with a promising future.
Personal life
In December 2021, Bilyk got engaged to director Nicole Dorsey, whom he has been dating since 2015. They have a son, Elliot Rae Bilyk, born in August 2022.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gooby | Cute Kid | |
| 2015 | Hellions | Jace | |
| 2017 | Kiss and Cry | John Servinis | |
| Adam's Testament | Adam Gable | ||
| F the Prom | TJ | ||
| 2019 | Black Conflux | Donovan | |
| The Marijuana Conspiracy | Adam | ||
| 2021 | Kicking Blood | Robbie | |
| TBA | Balestra | Wade |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Little Mosque on the Prairie | Halaqa Teen #1 | Season 2, episode 7: "Best Intentions" |
| 2008 | The Latest Buzz | Teenager | Season 2, episode 6: "The Showdown Issue" |
| 2009 | The Jon Dore Television Show | Skateboard Kid #2 | Season 2, episode 3: "Jon Gets Old" |
| 2010-2015 | Degrassi | Andrew "Drew" Torres | Main role (seasons 10-14) |
| 2010 | My Babysitter's a Vampire | The Seeker | TV movie |
| 2011 | Flashpoint | Joe Stanick | Season 4, episode 9: "The War Within" |
| 2014-2015 | Lost Girl | Mark | Recurring Role (season 5) |
| 2016-2017 | Raising Expectations | Adam Wayney | Main role |
| 2016 | Holiday Joy | Zack Hockstatter | TV movie |
| 2018 | Legends of Tomorrow | Elvis Presley and Jesse Presley | Season 3, episode 14: "Amazing Grace" |
| 2020 | Meet Me at Christmas | Liam | Hallmark TV movie |
| A Teacher | Bear | Minseries | |
| 2021 | Good Witch | Sean | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | The Porter | Franklin Edwards | 8 episodes |
| Reacher | Calvin Franz | Episode #2.1 |
References
- "Luke Bilyk looks back on life as a Degrassi star". www.postcity.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- "Biography".
- "Luke Bilyk on Instagram: "For nine months we waited to meet you my son, and now I can't take a moment without looking at you little Elliot Rae Bilyk. Me and mom will put up with all the sleep deprivation that comes along with raising you!"".
External links
- Luke Bilyk at IMDb