Acting
Derek Luke
- Titles
- 27movies11TV shows
- Career
Active from 2002 to 2023, busiest in 2009 with 3 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 16top three billing
- Average score
62/100
- Highest rated
Trauma74/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 33 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism7.3average 5.2
- Pop Culture3.9average 2.2
- Family Dynamics6.3average 4.7
- Coming of Age4.3average 2.9
- Politics3.6average 2.6
- Social Commentary5.9average 4.9
- Class & Capitalism4.2average 3.3
- Pathos5.9average 5.2
Rarely in their work
- Uncanny1.2, average 2.5
- Fantasy0.7, average 1.8
- Wonder2.7, average 3.4
- Absurdist Humor1.3, average 2.0
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 6
- Psychological Drama 3
- Romantic Comedy 2
- Family Bonds 2
- Suspenseful 2
- High Stakes 2
- Bittersweet 2
- American Dream 2
- Fast-Paced 2
- Coming-of-Age Story 2
- Second Chances 2
- Biographical Drama 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Katie HolmesActorAlone Together, Pieces of April, Rare Objects
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldActorBiker Boyz, Antwone Fisher
Adam BrodyActorSeeking a Friend for the End of the World, Baggage Claim
Peter BergActorLions for Lambs, Friday Night Lights
Viola DavisActorMadea Goes to Jail, Antwone Fisher
Djimon HounsouActorBiker Boyz, Baggage Claim
George Tillman Jr.DirectorNotorious, The Crossover
Sandra AdairEditorAlone Together, Rare Objects
Anastas N. MichosCinematographerBaggage Claim, Sparkle
Terilyn A. ShropshireEditorBiker Boyz, Sparkle
Aaron ZigmanComposerBaggage Claim, Madea Goes to Jail
Reggie Rock BythewoodDirectorNotorious, Biker Boyz
Movies and TV shows
162020s
2 titles
Michael (2025)
as Johnnie Cochran
Rare Objects (2023)
as Ben Winshaw
2010s
6 titles · average score 69
74
13 Reasons Why (2017)
TV show · as Kevin Porter
73
Roots (2016)
TV show · as Silla Ba Dibba
72
Empire (2015)
TV show · as Malcolm Deveaux
69
Rogue (2013)
TV show · as Marlon Dinard
59
Sparkle (2012)
as Stix
66
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
as Alan Speck
2000s
8 titles · average score 67
74
Trauma (2009)
TV show · as Cameron Boone
68
Notorious (2009)
as Sean 'Puffy' Combs
61
Miracle at St. Anna (2008)
as 2nd Staff Sergeant Aubrey Stamps
61
Lions for Lambs (2007)
as Arian Finch
64
Catch a Fire (2006)
as Patrick Chamusso
70
Friday Night Lights (2004)
as Boobie Miles
67
Pieces of April (2003)
as Bobby
71
Antwone Fisher (2002)
as Antwone Fisher