Luke Jerdy
British actor (born 1990)
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Majid Luke Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy (born 5 January 1990), formerly known professionally as Luke Jerdy, is a British actor.[2] He is best known for his portrayal of Jesse Donovan in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks,[3] a role in which he played regularly from April 2016 until January 2020.[4] He has also performed in the theatre.[5]
Luke Jerdy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Majid Luke Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy 5 January 1990[1] Derby, East Midlands, England |
| Alma mater | Manchester School of Theatre |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
Jerdy is from Derby in the East Midlands, and is half-Iranian.[2] His full name is Majid Luke Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy, but he changed it to avoid confusing casting directors.[6] He studied at the Manchester School of Theatre, graduating in 2011.[7]
Career
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Doctors | Michael Webb | Guest role |
| 2016–2020 | Hollyoaks | Jesse Donovan | Regular role |
| 2020 | Hollyoaks Later | 2020 special | |
| 2024 | Doctor Who | Carson | Episode: "Boom" |
