Luke Bilyk | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lukas Barry Bilyk November 10, 1994 North York, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Children | 1 |
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).
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]
Luke is an active supporter of "Free the Children," and has traveled to India, Haiti and Nicaragua with the charitable organization. Together with his Degrassi co-stars, he has helped build schools and to set up water filtration systems to provide safe drinking water for remote regions.[4]
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 | Miniseries | |
| 2021 | Good Witch | Sean | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | The Porter | Franklin Edwards | 8 episodes |
| 2023 | Reacher | Calvin Franz | Guest star (season 2) |
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!"".
- ↑ "Biography".
External links
- Luke Bilyk at IMDb