Biography
Hey, I’m Luke! Over the years, I’ve worn a lot of different hats. From 2014 to 2019, I worked in the film, TV and stage world, performing in everything from student projects to professional films and TV shows across the UK including an Irn-Bru advert and touring stage plays. I was also a Young Programmer for the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2014, where I helped curate films for the festival.
In 2018, I jumped into the music scene, joining a wedding band and performing all over the country as a guitarist and vocalist. I’ve also written and produced two albums—one solo, one with a band.
After lockdown, I decided to try something totally different and got into scuba diving. I spent two years working in offshore safety training before leaving that to get involved in the family business - relaunching our hot air ballooning company Scotair Balloons.
I love anything outdoorsy, adventurous and creative.
I have worked on many productions over the years. Here are a few:
Television & Film
Waterloo Road (Series 10) – Dancer at Prom
River City – Finn MacKay’s Mate
Iona (Feature Film) – Ceilidh Dancer
Iona (Feature Film) - Strawberry Picker
Iona (Feature Film) - Church Goer
Outlander S4: False Bride – Clan Chief MacNaughton
Outlander S4: False Bride (Re-shoots) – Stall Vendor/Party Guest
Still Game S8: Grim Up North – Passerby
Inside Anxiety (BBC VR Mental Health Short) – Supportive Friend
CBBC's EVE – Schoolboy
Ordeal By Innocence – Party Goer
Millie Inbetween – Craig’s Pal
Britain’s Deadliest Rail Disaster: Quintinshill – Archie Tassell
Lovesick (Scrotal Recall):Bethany - Bowler
Half Man TV Drama - Uni Students - Tues 4th March - Glasgow (04/03/2025)
Half Man TV Drama - Uni Students - Mon 3rd March - Glasgow (03/03/2025)
River City - Shoppers - Thurs 20th . Doug (20/02/2025)
Tapped - BBC comedy - Pub punters - Tue 18th Feb (18/02/2025)
Half Man TV Drama - Costume Fitting - Wed 12th Feb - Glasgow (12/02/2025)
River City - Shoppers - Monday 10th Feb (10/02/2025)
Commercials & Advertising
Irn Bru Advert – The Bruzer
STV App Advert (2014) – Teenage Son
Visit Scotland: Glen Coe Photo Shoot (2018)
Furniture Store Advert - Security Guard
Music Videos
Leif Coffield – Bells & Whistles
Stage & Theatre
Better Late Than Dead On Time (Touring Play) – Robbie
Wizard of Oz (Touring Play) – The Lion
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Stage Play) – Rosencrantz
Short Films & Web Series
Eat Your Vegetables, Respect Your Elders (Short Film) – Unnamed Lead Role
High Score (Short 4 part Web Series) – Nate
Promenade: Short Film - John
As Far as We Go: Royal Conservatoire Short Film - Johnathan
Last Call: Student Film - Barry
I also have experience as a voice over artist. You can find my showreel recorded at RED Facilities Ltd here: https://on.soundcloud.com/GyiEntLCoEuH423B9
You can find my wedding bands promo video here: https://youtu.be/MJCOgnUCgNE
Skills
Scuba Diving Qualifications
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
PADI Open Water Diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Underwater Naturalist, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night, Navigation)
PADI Rescue Diver
PADI Divemaster
PADI Drysuit Diver
PADI EANx (Nitrox) Diver
PADI Project Aware
Emergency First Responder: Primary and Secondary Aid
OPITO HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) Safety Diver
Survival Training Assistant (Briefing, demonstration and evaluation on the use of MK50, LAPP and Permanently Buoyant lifejackets including PSTASS (Passenger Short Term Air Supply System) compressed air systems and both aviation and marine life rafts.)
Over 100 logged open water dives from New Zealand to the Canaries and even Scotland and over 400 logged HSE dives.
HSE diving at work medical (valid March 2024-March 2025)
Pilot Licence
Hot Air Balloon Pilot (PPL(B))
Musician (7 years professional experience)
Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Voice Over Artist
Songwriting
Music Production
Miscellaneous
Rock Climbing (Bouldering, top rope, lead and belaying)
Driving (Full clean licence, capable of towing trailers and driving off-road)
Ceilidh Dancing (and calling)
Graphic Designer and Social Media Marketing Specialist
Mountain Biking
Kayaking
Swimming (SWIM)
COVID-19 Vaccinated
Disclosure Scotland: Certificate of Basic Disclosure
Acting Awards + Courses
UK Screen Acting Academy Rising Star Award 2016 and 2017
UKSAA Acting for Screen (Stella Adler, Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg methods) 2015-2018