Luke Carroll facts for kids

Luke Carroll is an Australian actor who has worked in theatre, television, and films. He is well-known for his role in the TV show The Alice (2005). Many kids also know him as a friendly host on the popular children's program Play School.

Early life and education

Luke Carroll was born in Sydney, Australia. He is an Aboriginal Australian man. His family comes from the Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal peoples, who are the traditional owners of land in New South Wales.

He went to school at Marcellin College Randwick.

Career

Luke Carroll has had a long and successful career in acting, appearing in many different types of shows and movies.

Television and film

Luke started his acting journey with small parts in Australian TV shows like The Flying Doctors and Ocean Girl. He became more widely known when he played the main character in the film Australian Rules.

He then got regular roles in TV dramas such as The Alice in 2005 and the mini-series RAN in 2006. In 2007, he co-hosted a travel show called Going Bush with famous athlete Cathy Freeman for SBS Television. He also appeared in the movie The Tender Hook and had a short role in the soap opera Home and Away.

In 2009, Luke hosted The Deadlys, an awards show for Indigenous Australians. He also acted in the films Stone Bros. and Subdivision. In 2010, he starred in the movie Needle.

Many people know Luke from his time as a presenter on the children's TV show Play School, where he worked for 12 years. He has also been a presenter on Channel Seven's Sydney Weekender, which explores fun places to visit. More recently, Luke was announced as part of the cast for the second season of the TV series Scrublands.

Luke has appeared in many other films and TV shows throughout his career, including:

• Dallas Doll (1994)
• The Nightingale (2018)
• Redfern Now (2012)
• Black Comedy (2016–2020)
• Total Control (2019)
• The Artful Dodger (2023)

Stage

Luke Carroll has also performed a lot in theatre. He has been in many plays across Australia.

In 2013, he acted in The Cake Man, a play about Aboriginal life on a mission, produced by Yirra Yaakin and Belvoir. He also toured in 2018 and 2019 with the play Black Is the New White.

In 2022, Luke played a main role in the Belvoir production of At What Cost?. This play started in Sydney and then toured to other cities like Adelaide and Hobart.

Some of his other theatre roles include:

• The Cherry Pickers (2001)
• A Midsummer Night's Dream (2004)
• Black Diggers (2014-15)
• The Wind in the Willows (2015)
• The Visitors (2023)

Awards and recognition

Luke Carroll has been recognized for his acting talent with several awards and nominations:

• 2002: He was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the AFI Awards for his part in Australian Rules.
• 2005: He was nominated for Actor of the Year at The Deadlys for his role in The Alice.
• 2006: He received another nomination at the AFI Awards for his role in RAN.
• 2008: Luke was given the Bob Maza Fellowship. This award helps new Indigenous actors develop their skills.
• 2009: He was nominated for Actor of the Year again at The Deadlys for his role in Stone Bros..

Other activities

As of April 2024, Luke Carroll is an ambassador for Education, Action & Change at Reconciliation SA. This group provides resources for schools to help teach about reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Personal life

Luke Carroll is a big fan of the rugby league team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs.