Luke Tennie
Luke Tennie | |
|---|---|
 Tennie in 2024 | |
| Born | November 21, 1994 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Spouse |
María Romero (m. 2021) |
| Children | 2 |
Luke Tennie (born November 21, 1994) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Sean Mitchell on the Apple TV comedy series Shrinking.
Early life and education
[edit]Tennie was born in Chicago, and raised in Plantation, Florida, where he attended American Heritage School and played football.[1] He attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, from which he graduated in 2016.[2]
Career
[edit]Tennie made his debut in the 2017 Rob Reiner film Shock and Awe.[3] In 2018, he had a main role in the Syfy action series Deadly Class.[4] In 2020, he starred in the Disney+ sports drama film Safety.[5]
Beginning in 2023, Tennie began starring as Sean in the comedy-drama series Shrinking.[6] Alongside the cast, Tennie received a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards,[7] and also earned a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series.[8]
In 2024, Tennie had a role in the film Nickel Boys, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.[9] In 2025, Tennie joined the cast of Abbott Elementary in a recurring role,[8] and in 2026 joined the cast of The Pitt in its second season.[10] In the same year, it was announced he would star in the videogame Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as the character Lieutenant West.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Tennie married María Romero in 2021, and have since had two children, the elder of whom is his daughter Marilú, born in 2023; his second born two years later.[12]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Shock and Awe | Adam Green | |
| 2018 | Thriller | Derrick Jackson | |
| 2020 | Safety | Solomon | |
| 2024 | Nickel Boys | Griff |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Snowfall | Vic | 1 episode |
| 2018–2019 | Deadly Class | Willie Lewis | Main role, 10 episodes |
| 2022 | Floor is Lava | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2021 | On the Verge | Fred | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | CSI: Vegas | Bryan Roby | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
| 2022 | Players | Rudy Elmore Jr. | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2023–present | Shrinking | Sean Mitchell | Main role, 33 episodes |
| 2025–present | Abbott Elementary | Dominic Clark | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2026 | The Pitt | Dr. Crus Henderson | 3 episodes |
Videogames
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | Lieutenant West |
References
[edit]- ↑ Luke Tennie
- ↑ Honoré, Guernslye (November 20, 2023). "Rising Star Luke Tennie Of Dirty Coffee Pictures On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry". Medium. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (June 19, 2017). "Amara Karan Joins 'The Death And Life Of John F. Donovan'; Luke Tennie To Star In Indie Drama 'Vengeance'". Deadline. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (November 9, 2017). "'Deadly Class': Syfy Sets Full Cast For Comic-Based Drama Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (September 13, 2019). "Reginald Hudlin's Disney+ Drama 'Safety' Sets Lead Cast". Deadline. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 18, 2022). "'Shrinking': Michael Urie, Luke Tennie & Lukita Maxwell Join Apple TV+ Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 18, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
- ↑ Lewis, Hilary (January 8, 2025). "SAG Awards Nominations: 'Wicked,' 'Shogun' Lead With Five Nods Each". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- 1 2 Cordero, Rosy (September 3, 2025). "'Shrinking's Luke Tennie To Recur On ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' For Season 5". Deadline. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (December 2, 2022). "Luke Tennie's 'The Nickel Boys' Casting; 'Chantilly Bridge', 'This Is Jessica' Acquisitions; Chromatic Black's Ida B. Wells Fund Winners; 'Double Down South' Clip – Film Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Meet the New Characters Joining 'The Pitt' Season 2 (Including Dr. Robby's Replacement!)". People.com. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cod-mw4-cast-includes-leading-actor-from-one-of-the-best-tv-shows-in-years/
- ↑ Trepel, Skyler (January 28, 2026). "Meet the Real Life-Loves of the Shrinking Cast". People.
External links
[edit]- Luke Tennie at IMDb