Luke Newton

Luke Paul Anthony Newton (né Atkinson) (born 5 February 1993) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Colin in the Netflix period drama ''Bridgerton'' (2020–present). He also had roles in the BBC Two drama '' The Cut'' (2009) and the Disney Channel series '' The Lodge'' (2016–2017).

Early life

Newton grew up in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. He has a younger sister named Lauren. His parents divorced, and his mother Michelle remarried in 2006. Newton's father was a singer on ''Stars in Their Eyes'' and his two maternal aunts were in the West End.

Newton attended St Nicolas and St Mary's Primary School, followed by Steyning Grammar School and then going on to Northbrook College Sussex (now part of Greater Brighton Metropolitan College). He formed the boy band South 4 with Oli Reynolds (then Evans), Joel Baylis and Henry Tredinnick. Newton was scouted by an agent in Brighton while he was in a local production of ''Billy Elliot''. He went on to train at the London School of Musical Theatre.

Career

In 2010, Newton made his television debut in the BBC Two teen series '' The Cut'' as Luke Atwood, appearing in 11 episodes. Newton made his professional stage debut as an Elder Price understudy in the West End run of ''The Book of Mormon'' in 2013. The following year, he appeared in two episodes of the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'' as Sam Hern.

From 2016 to 2017, Newton starred in the Disney Channel series '' The Lodge'' as Ben Evans. While appearing on the series, he was also featured on the two accompanying soundtrack albums. In 2018, he starred in the Syfy television film '' Lake Placid: Legacy'' as Billy.

In 2020, Newton began playing Colin, the third eldest Bridgerton son, in the Shondaland-produced Netflix period drama ''Bridgerton''. A supporting character in the first two series, it was announced in May 2022 that he and co-star Nicola Coughlan would lead the third series, a change from Julia Quinn's Regency romance book series in which their characters lead the fourth novel ''Romancing Mister Bridgerton''. In November 2024, Newton was featured in People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue, in a "Royally Sexy" portfolio inspired by his Bridgerton character. After his starring season on Bridgerton, Newton earned a spot on IMDB's year-end list of Most Popular Stars of 2024. In May of 2025, Newton came in at 93 on Radio Times' TV 100 List, which served to "spotlight the truly incredible talent driving he world of television'stransformation for the better."

Newton returned to the stage as Adam in the 2023 revival of ''The Shape of Things'' at the Park Theatre. WhatsOnStage, Broadway World UK, The Standard, and The Times praised Newton's performance starring opposite Amber Anderson. The revival would go on to be nominated for Best Off-West End Production at the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards.

In mid-2023, Newton did voice work for the Portuguese animated film ''Viana: The Legend of the Golden Hearts'' as Thomas, a Portuguese guitar craftsman who falls in love with Princess Ana.

In November 2024, Deadline Hollywood announced that Newton would be starring alongside actress Lucy Hale in the sci-fi thriller White Mars.

Personal life

Newton has dyslexia and ADHD. He dated actress Sophie Simnett, his ''The Lodge'' co-star, from 2016 to 2018. He later dated Welsh theatre actress Jade Davies from 2019 to 2023.

Newton's grandfather Ken died during the COVID-19 pandemic; the family raised over £3,000 for the Love Your Hospital charity in his name.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

Awards and nominations

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Living people
1993 births
21st-century English male actors
Actors with dyslexia
English actors with disabilities
English male child actors
English male musical theatre actors
English male stage actors
English male television actors
Male actors from Brighton
Male actors from West Sussex
Actors educated at the BRIT School
People from Shoreham-by-Sea
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder