Luka Yovetich (born August 18, 1975),[2] known professionally as Luka Jones,[3] is an American actor and comedian, best known for co-starring in the NBC sitcoms Best Friends Forever and Up All Night.
Luka Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | Luka Yovetich August 18, 1975[1] Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | University of Kansas (BA) California State University, Los Angeles (MA) University of Southern California (DPhil) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
Early life and education
editJones was born in Evanston, Illinois and raised in the Chicago and Denver metro areas. He graduated from the University of Kansas. He later earned his master's degree in philosophy from California State University, Los Angeles and his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Southern California.[4] Jones studied acting at the Atlantic Theater Company in New York City and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. He studied improv and has been a regular performer at both I.O. West and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles.
Career
editIn 2012, Jones co-starred as Joe, one of the lead characters on the short-lived NBC comedy series Best Friends Forever, alongside Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham. Afterwards he joined the cast of NBC's Up All Night as a series regular in its second season, playing the role of Scott, Reagan's (Christina Applegate) younger brother.
Jones joined the ensemble cast of People of Earth in 2016 as Gerry Johnson, "an amiable social dropout, tollbooth worker and enthusiastic expert on all things alien".[5][6]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Campaign | Biker Guy | |
| 2013 | The Pretty One | Patrick | |
| 2013 | Her | Lewman | |
| 2015 | The Dramatics: A Comedy | Gun Store Owner | |
| 2015 | Always Worthy | Eddie | |
| 2015 | Goosebumps | Mover #2 | Uncredited |
| 2016 | Dean | Toby | |
| 2017 | Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town | Leo | |
| 2018 | In a Relationship | Ash | |
| 2022 | Bar Fight! | Allen |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | How I Met Your Mother | Nick | Episode: "The Best Man" |
| 2012 | CollegeHumor Originals | Knight / Bar Patron | Episode: "Wings of a Dragon" |
| 2012 | Best Friends Forever | Joe Foley | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Up All Night | Scott Chafin | 11 episodes |
| 2013 | Ben and Kate | Lance | Episode: "Bake Off" |
| 2013 | Modern Family | Dustin | Episode: "The Future Dunphys" |
| 2013 | Ghost Ghirls | Brian | Episode: "Will You Scary Me?" |
| 2013 | Holding Patterns | Lindsey | Unsold pilot |
| 2014 | Bad Teacher | Chef Asher | Episode: "Nix the Fat Week" |
| 2014 | Really | Fred | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2015 | Casual | Dave | Episode: "Dave" |
| 2015 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Pierce Handmight | Episode: "Adam Pally Wears a Navy Blazer and Bright Blue Sneakers" |
| 2016–2017 | People of Earth | Gerry Johnson | 20 episodes |
| 2017 | Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special | Wally | Television special |
| 2017 | I Love Dick | John Willis | Episode: "A Short History of Weird Girls" |
| 2017 | Pillow Talk | Max | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | SMILF | Sully | Episode: "Single Mom is Losing Faith" |
| 2019–2021 | Shrill | Ryan | 16 episodes |
| 2021 | Birdgirl | — | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2021 | Cinema Toast | Willy | Episode: "After the End" |
References
edit- ^ "Obtaining Birthdays in One Step". Stevemorse.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ^ "Luka Jones". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ "Breakout Act > News > USC Dornsife". Dornsife.usc.edu. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ^ Yovetich, Luka (2013). "Merely verbal disputes in philosophy". University of Southern California Dissertations and Theses. Retrieved 2020-09-14.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (2012-07-06). "'Up All Night' Adds Luka Jones". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ Poniewozik, James (2017-07-23). "Review: 'People of Earth' Returns for Affectingly Close Encounters". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
External links
edit- Luka Jones at IMDb