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Luke Carroll is an Australian actor. He has worked in theatre, on TV, and in movies. Many people know him from the TV show The Alice. He was also a popular host on the children's show Play School.

About Luke Carroll's Early Life

Luke Carroll was born in Sydney, Australia. He is an Aboriginal Australian man. His family comes from the Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal peoples. He went to school at Marcellin College Randwick.

Luke Carroll's Acting Career

Luke Carroll has had a long and successful career in acting. He has appeared in many TV shows, films, and theatre productions.

TV and Film Roles

Carroll started his acting journey with small parts in Australian TV shows. These included The Flying Doctors, Lift Off, and Ocean Girl. He became well-known after playing the main role in the movie Australian Rules.

He then got regular roles in TV dramas. These included The Alice in 2005 and the mini-series RAN in 2006. In 2007, he co-hosted a travel show called Going Bush with Cathy Freeman. He also filmed scenes for the movie The Tender Hook. Later that year, he spent seven weeks on the soap opera Home and Away.

In 2009, he hosted The Deadlys for SBS. He also acted in the films Stone Bros. and Subdivision. In 2010, he starred in the movie Needle.

Luke Carroll was a presenter on the children's TV show Play School for 12 years. He is also part of the team that presents Channel Seven's Sydney Weekender. In 2025, Carroll was part of the cast for the second series of Scrublands. He was also named in the cast for the ABC drama Goolagong, which is set to air in 2026.

Stage Performances

Luke Carroll has performed in many plays in theatres. In 2013, he acted in The Cake Man. This play was about Aboriginal life on a mission. In 2018 and 2019, he toured with the play Black Is the New White. In 2022, Carroll played a main role in the play At What Cost?. This play was first shown in Sydney and then toured to other cities like Adelaide and Hobart.

Awards and Special Recognition

Luke Carroll has received nominations and awards for his acting.

• 2002: Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the AFI Awards for Australian Rules.
• 2005: Nominated for Actor of the Year at The Deadlys for The Alice.
• 2006: Nominated for Best Guest or Supporting Actor in Television Drama at the AFI Awards for RAN.
• 2008: Received the Bob Maza Fellowship. This award helps new Indigenous actors develop their skills.
• 2009: Nominated for Actor of the Year at The Deadlys for Stone Bros..

Other Activities and Interests

As of April 2024, Luke Carroll is an ambassador for Education, Action & Change. This is a program for schools by Reconciliation SA. He is also a big fan of the rugby league team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Luke Carroll's Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Luke Carroll's Theatre Roles