Adrian Lukis

Adrian Lukis, born in the late ‘50s in Birmingham, has been popping up in British film and TV for decades—sort of a quiet powerhouse, you know? He’s one of those actors you recognize instantly, even if you can’t quite place the name right away. He’s probably best known for playing the sly George Wickham in the 1995 version of “Pride and Prejudice”—seriously, the guy nailed the charming villain act. But he’s not just stuck in period dramas; Lukis showed up in “Judy” (2019), rubbing shoulders with Renée Zellweger, and more recently caught some spotlight in “The Boys in the Boat” (2023). The guy’s got range: from rompy costume pieces to dramatic biopics. Off-screen, he seems to keep things pretty low-key. Married to Michele L Costa since the mid-80s—yeah, that’s impressive in showbiz years—they’ve got one kid together. Lukis doesn’t make a big show of his private life; he’s not the type splashed all over tabloids. He’s more about the work, the kind of actor who pops up and quietly steals a scene or two, then slips away before you know it. It’s that understated British charm—never too flashy, always solid. Whether he’s playing a rakish Regency gent or a contemporary character, he brings the goods without the ego. Honestly, if you’re into British film and TV, you’ve probably seen him more times than you realize.