Luke Goss is an English actor and musician who first rose to fame as a member of the 1980s pop band Bros, along with his twin brother Matt Goss.
The band is best known for their hit single “When Will I Be Famous?” and “I don’t owe you anything.” Bros achieved great success in the UK and internationally during their active period until their disbandment in the early 1990s.
Luke turned to acting in the early 2000s, rising to prominence with his role as villain Jared Nomark in the film Blade 2.
He continued to establish himself in Hollywood, acting in films such as Hellboy: The Golden Army and Iron Fist.
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- Full name: Luke Damon Goss
- Date of birth: September 29, 1968
- Age: 56 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Lewisham, London, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, musician, producer
- Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
- Parents: Alan Goss (father), Carol Phillips (mother)
- Siblings: Matt Goss (twin brother)
- Spouse: Shirley Lewis (married 1994, separated 2017)
- Children: Carly Whitley (stepdaughter)
- Relationship status: Divorced
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: British
- Net worth: $16 million
early life and education
Luke Goss was born on September 29, 1968 in Lewisham, London, England. He grew up in an ordinary family with his twin brother Matt Goss.
Luke, 56, was influenced by his family and showed an early interest in music and entertainment. His mother, Carol, gave him a drum set and his brother, Matt, a saxophone, prompting them to eventually form a band of brothers.
The twins attended Collingwood College in Surrey, but although Luke’s music career began to take off in the mid-1980s, his formal education took a back seat.
He considers himself a Christian and of British ethnicity. Although his academic achievements beyond high school are not well documented, Luke’s musical and artistic pursuits were evident from an early age.
personal life
Luke Goss married backing singer Shirley Lewis in 1994. Shirley, who has worked with famous artists including Elton John and George Michael, brought daughter Carli Wheatley into the marriage, making Luke her stepfather . The couple lived together in Los Angeles, where they lived for many years, although they also had a home in London.
Despite being married for many years, Luke and Shirley separated in 2017, which Luke confirmed in 2020. Luke is reportedly single and has made no further progress in his romantic life. He keeps much of his personal life private and avoids the spotlight as much as possible.
Profession
Luke Goss first rose to fame in the late 1980s as the drummer for the pop band Bros. The band achieved great commercial success with songs such as “When Will I Be Famous?” and “Drop the Boy”, but disbanded in the early 1990s.
Following “Brothers,” Luke turned to acting and got his breakthrough in Hollywood with the role of Jared Nomark in the 2002 film “Blade II.” He continued to have success in the action and fantasy genres, playing the villain Prince Nuada in Hellboy II: The Golden Army and Steve Fox in Iron Fist.
He has also appeared in various television shows, including “Fringe” and “Red Widow.” In addition to acting, Luke has also dabbled in directing, making his directorial debut in 2018 with Your Move. His career spans music and film, with his most recent film credits including The Loss Adjuster (2020) and Paydirt (2020).
Awards
- CAMIE Award (2007) Best Actor “A Night with the King”
- She has been nominated for several other awards, including a 2002 Science Fiction Award for “Blade II” and a 2008 Teen Choice Award for “Hellboy II: The Golden Army.”
net worth
Luke Goss has an estimated net worth of $16 million. His wealth was accumulated through his dual careers in music and film, where he achieved notable success as a musician in a band of brothers and as an actor in several Hollywood productions. His involvement in producing and directing has also helped boost his financial standing.
social media
- Instagram: Not applicable
- Twitter: @LukeGoss
film chronology
- Blade II(2002)
- Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (2008)
- Iron Fist(2009)
- Interview with a Killer (2012)
- Loss Adjuster(2020)
- Pay Dirt(2020)
- Your Action(2018)
discography
- I don’t owe you anything (brother)
- When will I become famous? (brother)
- Push (Brothers Album)
books
- I don’t owe you anything (Autobiography, 1994)
