Majid Luke Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy (born 5 January 1990), formerly known professionally as Luke Jerdy, is a British actor.[2] He is best known for his portrayal of Jesse Donovan in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks,[3] a role in which he played regularly from April 2016 until January 2020.[4] He has also performed in the theatre.[5]
Luke Jerdy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Majid Luke Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy 5 January 1990[1] Derby, East Midlands, England |
| Alma mater | Manchester School of Theatre |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editJerdy is from Derby in the East Midlands, and is half-Iranian.[2] His full name is Majid Luke Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy, but he changed it to avoid confusing casting directors.[6] He studied at the Manchester School of Theatre, graduating in 2011.[7]
Career
editBefore his role in Hollyoaks, he featured in The Turing Enigma (2011), Act/Or (2015), and Chosen (2016).[2]
He also made an appearance in a 2011 episode of Doctors, in an episode titled "An Uneasy Harmony", playing the role of Michael Webb.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Doctors | Michael Webb | Guest role |
| 2016–2020 | Hollyoaks | Jesse Donovan | Regular role |
| 2020 | Hollyoaks Later | 2020 special | |
| 2024 | Doctor Who | Carson | Episode: "Boom" |
References
edit- ^ "Luke Jerdy". Twitter. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ^ a b c "Luke is centre stage as the boy who refused to grow up". The Westmorland Gazette. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ "We'll take all three please – Hollyoaks unveils some new handsome arrivals - Gay Times". Gay Times. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ "Hollyoaks: new trio of hunks to play Grace Black's brothers". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ "Peter Pan - Review - Theatre". The Stage. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ "Luke Jerdy reveals real name". www.femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "Luke Jerdy". Manchester School of Theatre. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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