Luke Goss Biography: Children, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Wife, Awards, Movies, Books, Songs

Luke Goss is an English actor and musician who first gained fame as a member of the 1980s pop band Bros, alongside his twin brother, Matt Goss.

The band became well-known for their hit singles “When Will I Be Famous?” and “I Owe You Nothing.” Bros enjoyed significant success in the UK and internationally during their active years before disbanding in the early 1990s.

Luke transitioned into acting in the early 2000s, making a mark with his role as the villain Jared Nomak in the film Blade II.

He continued establishing himself in Hollywood, performing in movies like Hellboy II: The Golden Army and Tekken.

Profile

•   Full name: Luke Damon Goss
•   Date of birth: September 29, 1968
•   Age: 56 years old
•   Gender: Male
•   Place of birth: Lewisham, London, England
•   Nationality: British
•   Profession: Actor, Musician, Producer
•   Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
•   Parents: Alan Goss (father), Carol Phillips (mother)
•   Siblings: Matt Goss (twin brother)
•   Spouse: Shirley Lewis (married in 1994, separated in 2017)
•   Children: Carli Wheatley (stepdaughter)
•   Relationship status: Divorced
•   Religion: Christian
•   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 a modest household with his twin brother, Matt Goss.

Luke, now 56 years old, showed an early interest in music and entertainment thanks to his family’s influence. His mother, Carol, gifted him a drum set, while his brother Matt was given a saxophone, sparking their eventual formation of the band Bros.

The twins attended Collingwood College in Surrey, though Luke’s formal education took a backseat once his music career began to take off in the mid-1980s.

He identifies as Christian and belongs to British ethnicity. Although there is no detailed record of his academic achievements beyond high school, 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 prominent artists such as Elton John and George Michael, brought her daughter, Carli Wheatley, into the marriage, making Luke her stepfather. The couple shared a life in Los Angeles, where they resided for many years, though they also maintained a home in London.

Luke and Shirley separated in 2017 despite their long marriage, which Luke confirmed in 2020. Luke is reportedly single, and there have been no further developments regarding his romantic life. He has kept much of his personal life private, avoiding the spotlight where possible.

Career

Luke Goss initially rose to fame as the drummer of the pop band Bros in the late 1980s. The band achieved significant commercial success with songs like “When Will I Be Famous?” and “Drop the Boy” but disbanded in the early 1990s.

After Bros, Luke shifted to acting, making his breakthrough in Hollywood with the role of Jared Nomak in the 2002 film Blade II. His success in action and fantasy genres continued with roles as the villain Prince Nuada in Hellboy II: The Golden Army and Steve Fox in Tekken.

He also appeared in various television projects, including Fringe and Red Widow. In addition to acting, Luke ventured into directing, debuting with the 2018 film Your Move. His career spans music and film, with his most recent film credits including The Loss Adjusters (2020) and Paydirt (2020).

Awards

•   CAMIE Award (2007) for Best Actor for One Night with the King
•   She was nominated for several other awards, including a 2002 Academy of 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 has been accumulated through his dual career in music and film, where he has enjoyed notable success as a musician with Bros and as an actor in various Hollywood productions. His involvement in producing and directing also contributes to his financial standing.

Social Media

•   Instagram: N/A
•   Twitter: @LukeGoss

Filmography

•   Blade II (2002)
•   Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
•   Tekken (2009)
•   Interview with a Hitman (2012)
•   The Loss Adjuster (2020)
•   Paydirt (2020)
•    Your Move (2018)

Discography

•   I Owe You Nothing (Bros)
•   When Will I Be Famous? (Bros)
•   Push (Bros Album)

Books

•   I Owe You Nothing (Autobiography, 1994)