Luke is a highly accomplished and versatile creative professional, possessing a broad range of skills and expertise that enable him to excel in multiple capacities. He is a seasoned producer, writer, director, and leader, currently serving as the Head of Studio at Kevin Hart's esteemed entertainment company, Hartbeat.
Luke's professional journey prior to joining Hartbeat was marked by his tenure as President at Propagate Content's comedy studio, Big Breakfast, where he wielded his expertise as an executive producer to curate a diverse and extensive portfolio of unscripted and scripted feature, television, and digital projects.
Under his creative guidance, Big Breakfast produced a multitude of successful ventures, including MTV Films' "Out Of Office" and "Cursed Friends," both of which Luke had the distinction of producing himself.
Additionally, Luke's oversight led to the development of MAX's Critics Choice Award-nominated "Million Dollar Wheels," a project that garnered widespread recognition and acclaim within the industry.
His impressive repertoire also includes truTV's "Double Cross with Blake Griffin," Comedy Central's "Loafy," Facebook Watch's Telly Award-winning "I Want My Phone Back," NAACP Image Award-winning "Daring Simone Biles," Discovery and MotorTrend's "Kevin Hart's Muscle Car Crew," and Pop TV's "Hot Date," on which Luke had the added responsibility of serving as showrunner.
Throughout his tenure at Big Breakfast, Luke demonstrated his ability to conceptualize, produce, and execute a wide range of innovative and engaging projects, solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile industry professional.
Luke's tenure as founder and creative director of Native Content at CollegeHumor spanned a period of three years, from 2013 to 2016, during which he played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and supervising the development of several of the brand's most groundbreaking and successful digital series.
Notably, this period also coincided with Luke's stint as a freelance contributing writer for the esteemed "Weekend Update" segment on the iconic television program "Saturday Night Live".
Luke is a multifaceted individual who has made significant contributions to various fields beyond his professional pursuits. One of his notable accomplishments is his impressive literary output, as he has authored the popular and enduring Vulture column, "Funny Videos of the Month". Furthermore, he has also ventured into the realm of podcasting, serving as the host of the engaging and entertaining HeadGum podcast, "I'm Still Right". Additionally, Luke has also demonstrated his expertise in the academic sphere, by serving as a guest lecturer in the esteemed Film and Media Studies department at Johns Hopkins University.
Luke is a distinguished individual who holds esteemed memberships in the Writers Guild of America, the Producers Guild of America, and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, a testament to his dedication to his craft.
As a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, Luke has garnered recognition for his outstanding contributions, earning a spot on NextTV's prestigious 2024 40 Under 40 LA list, an accolade bestowed upon a select group of talented individuals under the age of 40 who have made a significant impact in the Los Angeles television landscape.
