Luther Creek (born January 28, 1972) is an American actor and singer best known for his roles in Broadway and West End musicals.
Biography Born in Stamford, Connecticut, Creek is the son of J. Fred Creek, a realtor from New Mexico, and his wife Patricia, originally of Indianapolis.. Washington Times, March 6, 1994" Luther grew up in towns throughout the Midwest and Southwest, as his family moved frequently. He attended high school in Indiana, where he began to perform in community theatre. He also performed in rock bands.Hsiung, Nancy. "Rent's Luther Creek". The Tech, February 28, 1997, accessed April 15, 2010
Acting career Creek's Broadway roles include Roger Davis in Rent (1998, after having played Mark CohenRENT. Review of Creek; Variety, Nov. 30th, 1996 in the National Tour of Rent beginning in 1996 and then Roger beginning in 1997), Lyle in Footloose (1999) and Bobby Strong in Urinetown (2003). In the early 1990s, Creek understudied the title role in the European premiere of Tommy. Creek also played the role of Claude in the (1993) James Rado-directed, 25th anniversary U.S. national tourHAIR. Reviewed by Variety, March 13, 1994 of Hair (1994) and the 2001 City Center Encores!HAIR. New York Times review by Ben Brantley, 2001 concert of Hair with Tom Plotkin and Idina Menzel. He also appeared in the 2000 revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. Off-Broadway roles have included Peter in A Man of No Importance (2002).A Man of No Importance . Lortel listing, accessed April 15, 2010 His latest role is Woof in the 2010 West End revival of Hair.Hetrick, Adam. "Across the Atlantic Sea" . Playbill.com, April 1, 2010, Retrieved April 7, 2010 He is currently starring in the new Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, in the role of Kenny "Kong" McFarlane, among others. The show began previews on November 28, 2010, and opened June 14, 2011.Luther Creek at the IBDB database The show’s Broadway run concluded on January 4, 2014.
Creek has also appeared in films and on television, including guest-starring roles in several episodes of the Law & Order franchise and has done voice work.Luther Creek at the IMDB database, accessed April 15, 2020
Filmography + + TelevisionShowYearRoleNo. of episodesOne Life to Live1999Skeet2Strangers with Candy1999History Student2The Education of Max Bickford2001Vince1Law & Order: Special Victims Unit2001Miguel Alvarez1As the World Turns2004Andrew Blackmoore4Conviction2006Dealer1Law & Order: Criminal Intent2006Curtis Gold1Law and Order: Special Victims Unit2006Elmo Figgs1Flight of the Conchords2007Mickey1The Unusuals2009Arliss Storch1Breadwinners2015Dark Rye (voice)1 FilmFilmYearRoleNotesEight Men Out1988Ball park usherUncreditedZoolander2001Freaky loft guestAcross the Universe2007PranksterPlay it Be Played2008Francis "Chuckie" ReeseTV movieMake Yourself at Home2008Medic 2Rent: Live2019RENT Alumni SingerUncredited
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2008 photo of Creek Creek with James Rado at Hair opening in London, 2010