Personal details
- Birth Date: 1994-11-10
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Birth Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Luke Bilyk’s been hustling in the acting game for a while now, and honestly, his resume’s looking pretty stacked. Born and raised in North York, Ontario, this guy’s the youngest out of four siblings, carrying a mix of Italian, Ukrainian, and German roots—talk about a wild family reunion. He basically caught the acting bug at five, which, let’s be real, is way earlier than most of us knew what we wanted for breakfast. His big break? Playing Drew Torres on “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” That show was a rite of passage for Canadian teens, and he stuck around for five seasons as a fan favorite. After Degrassi, Luke didn’t just fade into the background. He landed a regular gig on “Lost Girl,” that weirdly addictive Canadian sci-fi series, and then he started popping up in films. Not just any films—Sundance and TIFF selects like “Hellions,” “Black Conflux,” and “The Marijuana Conspiracy.” He’s been in everything from holiday flicks like “Holiday Joy” to teen comedies like “F The Prom.” Not to mention TV spots with legends like Molly Ringwald and Jason Priestley on “Raising Expectations,” plus cameos on “Legends of Tomorrow,” “Hudson And Rex,” and the mini-series “A Teacher.” But it’s not all about the screen time for Luke. He’s dabbled in producing short films and rolled up his sleeves for some serious charity work, building schools and water systems in places like India and Haiti with Free The Children. Bottom line, Luke’s not just sitting around waiting for calls—he’s out there making moves, both in film and life.
Here’s a fun bit of movie trivia: the guy’s family tree is honestly all over the place. We’re talking Italian roots, some German thrown in, Ukrainian blood, and, just for good measure, Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. Kind of wild, right? It’s like he’s got a little bit of everything in the mix, which is probably why he’s got that unique look and vibe going on. You can’t really pin him down to one background, and honestly, that’s pretty cool. Makes you wonder what holidays must’ve been like growing up—did they do pasta Sundays, Hanukkah, Oktoberfest, and Ukrainian Easter eggs? Probably made family gatherings way more interesting. Anyway, it definitely adds a cool layer to his whole persona in Hollywood. When you see that kind of blend, you know there’s a story or two behind it. Bet it shows up in his work without anyone even realizing.
November 10, 1994
5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Yes, Elliot Rae Bilyk
30 years old