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Luke Askew
Born (1932-03-26)March 26, 1932
Died March 29, 2012(2012-03-29) (aged 80)
Cause of death Lung cancer
Nationality American
Occupation Actor
Years active 1967 – 2006

Luke Askew (born March 26, 1932 – died March 29, 2012) was an American actor. He was well-known for his roles in movies and TV shows. Many people remember him from the 1969 film Easy Rider.

Luke Askew started his acting career in 1967. His first movie was Hurry Sundown. He continued acting until he retired in 2005. He was born in Macon, Georgia. Luke Askew passed away at the age of 80 in Portland, Oregon.

Luke Askew's Movies

Luke Askew appeared in many films during his career. Here are some of the movies he acted in:

  • Hurry Sundown (1967)
  • The Happening (1967)
  • Cool Hand Luke (1967)
  • Will Penny (1968)
  • The Green Berets (1968)
  • The Devil's Brigade (1968)
  • Easy Rider (1969)
  • The Magnificent Seven Ride (1972)
  • The Culpepper Cattle Company (1972)
  • The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972)
  • Walking Tall Part 2 (1975)
  • Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)
  • Slipstream (1973)
  • Posse (1975)
  • Rolling Thunder (1977)
  • Wanda Nevada (1979)
  • The Warrior and the Sorceress (1984)
  • Bialy smok (1987)
  • Frank & Jesse (1994)
  • The Newton Boys (1998)
  • Frailty (2001)
  • The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)

TV Shows He Appeared In

Luke Askew also acted in television series. One of his notable TV roles was:

  • Big Love ... Hollis Green

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