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Ned Luke
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Ned Armstrong Luke
October 4, 1958 Danville, Illinois, U.S.
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| Other names | Ned von Leuck |
| Occupation | Actor |
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| Spouse(s) |
Amy Sax
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| Children | 1 |
Ned Armstrong Luke is an American actor. He was born on October 4, 1958. Ned Luke is most famous for playing Michael De Santa in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V. He also voiced a character named Raffles in the animated movie Rover Dangerfield. Ned Luke has appeared in many movies, TV shows, and over 100 commercials.
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Early Life
Ned Luke was born in Danville, Illinois. His birthday is October 4, 1958.
Acting Career
Ned Luke's first big voice role was in the movie Rover Dangerfield. He played a sheepdog named Raffles. He also appeared as a guest star in many TV shows. You might have seen him in about 100 TV commercials too. These commercials were for popular products like Budweiser and Burger King.
In 2007, Ned Luke took a break from acting. He wanted his son to experience growing up in his hometown. So, he moved his family from Los Angeles back to Danville. There, he opened a restaurant with his brother.
After two years, he decided to return to acting. He and his family moved to Ossining, New York. His agent suggested he try out for a role in a video game. This game was Grand Theft Auto V by Rockstar Games. Ned Luke first thought it was a strange idea to be in a video game. But he read the script and decided to audition. He was chosen for the role of Michael De Santa. He worked alongside Shawn Fonteno and Steven Ogg.
Grand Theft Auto V became a huge success. It broke many sales records. It is one of the highest-selling video games ever. Ned Luke continued to work with Rockstar Games. He provided voices for the 2018 game Red Dead Redemption 2. He also appeared in the TV show Boardwalk Empire.
Family Life
Ned Luke has been married to his wife, Amy Sax, since 1997. They have one son together.
On November 23, 2023, something unusual happened during a live stream. Ned Luke was playing Grand Theft Auto Online on his YouTube channel. Someone called the police to his home in a prank, which is called "swatting". Ned Luke explained that his personal information had been shared online before. He said this was likely why the incident happened.
Film and Television Roles
Ned Luke has been in several movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Rover Dangerfield | Raffles | Voice role |
| 1996 | The Nutty Professor | Construction Worker | Uncredited |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Angel Street | Officer | One episode |
| 1994 | Guiding Light | Sheriff | Two episodes |
| 1995 | NYPD Blue | Lawyer | One episode |
| 1996 | Renegade | Andy Warwick | One episode |
| 1997 | On the Line | Officer Al | TV movie |
| 1999 | General Hospital | Body Guard | Two episodes |
| 2000 | JAG | Senior Chief Petty Officer Bracken | One episode |
| 2002–2013 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Different roles | Appeared in several episodes |
| 2013 | Boardwalk Empire | Boorish Man | One episode |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Michael De Santa | Voice and motion capture |
| 2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Various characters | Voice and motion capture |
Awards
Ned Luke has been recognized for his work in video games.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2014 | Grand Theft Auto V | Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video Game | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Ned Luke para niños
