{{Short description|American actor}} {{Use American English |date=April 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox person | name = Luke Tennie | image = Luke Tennie at PaleyLive Shrinking 2024.jpg | caption = Tennie in 2024 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|11|21}} | birth_place = Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | occupation = Actor | spouse = {{Married|María Romero|2021}} | children = 2 | years_active = 2017–present }}
'''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== Tennie was born in Chicago, and raised in Plantation, Florida, where he attended American Heritage School and played football.<ref>[https://www.maxpreps.com/fl/plantation/american-heritage-patriots/athletes/luke-tennie/?careerid=5kh2614824677 Luke Tennie]</ref> He attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, from which he graduated in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Honoré |first1=Guernslye |title=Rising Star Luke Tennie Of Dirty Coffee Pictures On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry |url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-luke-tennie-of-dirty-coffee-pictures-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-057089d6f383 |website=Medium |access-date=March 6, 2026 |date=November 20, 2023}}</ref>
==Career== Tennie made his debut in the 2017 Rob Reiner film ''Shock and Awe''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=N'Duka |first=Amanda |date=June 19, 2017 |title=Amara Karan Joins ‘The Death And Life Of John F. Donovan’; Luke Tennie To Star In Indie Drama ‘Vengeance’ |url=https://deadline.com/2017/06/amara-karan-the-death-and-life-of-john-f-donovan-luke-tennie-vengeance-1202115957/ |access-date=January 14, 2026 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2018, he had a main role in the Syfy action series ''Deadly Class''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=November 9, 2017 |title=‘Deadly Class’: Syfy Sets Full Cast For Comic-Based Drama Pilot |url=https://deadline.com/2017/11/deadly-class-syfy-cast-comic-based-drama-pilot-1202205180/ |access-date=January 14, 2026 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2020, he starred in the Disney+ sports drama film ''Safety''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=N'Duka |first=Amanda |date=September 13, 2019 |title=Reginald Hudlin’s Disney+ Drama ‘Safety’ Sets Lead Cast |url=https://deadline.com/2019/09/reginald-hudlins-disney-safety-cast-1202734046/ |access-date=January 14, 2026 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
Beginning in 2023, Tennie began starring as Sean in the comedy-drama series ''Shrinking''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title='Shrinking': Michael Urie, Luke Tennie & Lukita Maxwell Join Apple TV+ Comedy Series|url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/michael-urie-luke-tennie-lukita-maxwell-cast-shrinking-apple-tv-plus-comedy-series-1235005135|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=April 18, 2022|access-date=April 18, 2022|archive-date=April 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418213520/https://deadline.com/2022/04/michael-urie-luke-tennie-lukita-maxwell-cast-shrinking-apple-tv-plus-comedy-series-1235005135/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2025-sag-awards-nominations-nominees-list-1236104098/|title=SAG Awards Nominations: 'Wicked,' 'Shogun' Lead With Five Nods Each|first=Hilary|last=Lewis|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 8, 2025|accessdate=January 9, 2025|archive-date=January 8, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108162558/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2025-sag-awards-nominations-nominees-list-1236104098/|url-status=live}}</ref> and also earned a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=September 3, 2025 |title=‘Shrinking’s Luke Tennie To Recur On ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ For Season 5 |url=https://deadline.com/2025/09/luke-tennie-cast-abc-abbott-elementary-season-5-1236504597/ |access-date=January 14, 2026 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2024, Tennie had a role in the film ''Nickel Boys'', which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=December 2, 2022 |title=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 |url=https://deadline.com/2022/12/luke-tennie-the-nickel-boys-casting-chantilly-bridge-acquisition-more-1235184248/ |access-date=January 14, 2026 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2025, Tennie joined the cast of ''Abbott Elementary'' in a recurring role,<ref name=":0" /> and in 2026 joined the cast of ''The Pitt'' in its second season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet the New Characters Joining 'The Pitt' Season 2 (Including Dr. Robby's Replacement!) |url=https://people.com/meet-the-pitt-season-2-new-characters-11880890 |access-date=January 14, 2026 |website=People.com |language=en}}</ref> In the same year, it was announced he would star in the videogame ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4'' as the character Lieutenant West.<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cod-mw4-cast-includes-leading-actor-from-one-of-the-best-tv-shows-in-years/</ref>
==Personal life== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trepel |first=Skyler |date=January 28, 2026 |title=Meet the Real Life-Loves of the Shrinking Cast |url=https://people.com/meet-the-real-life-loves-of-the-shrinking-cast-11892718 |publisher=People}}</ref>
==Filmography==
===Film=== {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- | 2017 | ''Shock and Awe'' | Adam Green | |- | 2018 | ''Thriller'' | Derrick Jackson | |- | 2020 | ''Safety'' | Solomon | |- | 2024 | ''Nickel Boys'' | Griff | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable" |+ !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=== {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- | 2026 | ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4'' | Lieutenant West | |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|8374329}}
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Category:1994 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century American male actors Category:American Heritage School (Florida) alumni Category:American Musical and Dramatic Academy alumni Category:Male actors from Chicago Category:Male actors from Broward County, Florida Category:People from Plantation, Florida