Luke Bilyk

Luke Barry Bilyk (born November 10, 1994) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Drew Torres in Degrassi: The Next Generation, which he starred on from 2010 to 2015. He is also recognized for his roles in films such as Kiss and Cry and F the Prom (2017).

Early life Born in North York, Ontario, Canada, Bilyk grew up in nearby Vaughan, Ontario with three older sisters. He is of Italian, Ukrainian, German, and Jewish descent.

He attended the Toronto Academy of Acting for Film and Television.

Career Bilyk had a starring role as Drew Torres on Degrassi: The Next Generation on seasons 10 through 14. His character developed over time; starting as an immature jock and ending as class president with a promising future.

From 2014 to 2015, he played Mark in the supernatural drama series Lost Girl. That same year, he starred in the teen comedy F the Prom as TJ.

In 2021, he starred in Blaine Thurier's Canadian horror comedy Kicking Blood. He went on to appear in the second season of the Amazon Prime action crime series Reacher as Calvin Franz.

Personal life

In December 2021, Bilyk got engaged to director Nicole Dorsey, whom he has been dating since 2015. They have a son, Elliot Rae Bilyk, born in August 2022.

Luke is an active supporter of "Free the Children," and has traveled to India, Haiti, and Nicaragua with the charitable organization. Together with his Degrassi co-stars, he has helped build schools and to set up water filtration systems to provide safe drinking water for remote regions. In 2013, he was a special guest at the Count Me In Conference, an "empowerment event" promoting volunteerism and offering opportunities.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2009 Gooby Cute Kid 2015 Hellions Jace 2017 Kiss and Cry John Servinis Adam's Testament Adam Gable F the Prom TJ 2019 Black Conflux Donovan The Marijuana Conspiracy Adam 2021 Kicking Blood Robbie 2024 Balestra Wade

Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 Little Mosque on the Prairie Halaqa Teen #1 Season 2, episode 7: "Best Intentions" 2008 The Latest Buzz Teenager Season 2, episode 6: "The Showdown Issue" 2009 The Jon Dore Television Show Skateboard Kid #2 Season 2, episode 3: "Jon Gets Old" 2010 My Babysitter's a Vampire The Seeker TV movie 2010–2015 Degrassi Andrew "Drew" Torres Main role (seasons 10-14) 2011 Flashpoint Joe Stanick Season 4, episode 9: "The War Within" 2014–2015 Lost Girl Mark Recurring Role (season 5) 2016 Holiday Joy Zack Hockstatter TV movie 2016–2017 Raising Expectations Adam Wayney Main role 2018 Legends of Tomorrow Elvis Presley / Jesse Presley Season 3, episode 14: "Amazing Grace" 2020 Meet Me at Christmas Liam Hallmark TV movie A Teacher Bear Miniseries 2021 Good Witch Sean 4 episodes 2022 The Porter Franklin Edwards 8 episodes 2023–2024 Reacher Calvin Franz 5 episodes 2025 Grey's Anatomy Sam 1 episode

Awards and nomination