Luke Paul Anthony Newton (né Atkinson) (born 5 February 1993) is an English actor. He played the role of Colin in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton (2020–present) and had roles in the BBC Two drama The Cut (2009) and the Disney Channel series The Lodge (2016–2017).
Early life Luke Newton grew up in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, with his younger sister, Lauren. His mother, Michelle, remarried in 2006. Newton's father was a singer on Stars in Their Eyes and his two maternal aunts were in the West End.
Newton attended St Nicolas and St Mary's Primary School, followed by Steyning Grammar School and then going on to Northbrook College Sussex (now part of Greater Brighton Metropolitan College). He formed the boy band South 4 with Oli Reynolds (then Evans), Joel Baylis and Henry Tredinnick. Newton was scouted by an agent in Brighton while he was in a local production of Billy Elliot. He went on to train at the London School of Musical Theatre.
Career 2010–2019: The Cut, The Lodge and theatre beginnings In 2010, Newton made his television debut in the BBC Two teen series The Cut as Luke Atwood, appearing in 11 episodes. Newton made his professional stage debut as an Elder Price understudy in the West End run of The Book of Mormon in 2013. The following year, he appeared in two episodes of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Sam Hern.
From 2016 to 2017, Newton starred in the Disney Channel series The Lodge as Ben Evans. While appearing on the series, he was also featured on the two accompanying soundtrack albums. In 2018, he starred in the Syfy television film Lake Placid: Legacy as Billy.
2020–present: Bridgerton and further work In 2020, Newton began playing Colin, the third eldest Bridgerton son, in the Shondaland-produced Netflix period drama Bridgerton. A supporting character in the first two series, it was announced in May 2022 that he and co-star Nicola Coughlan would lead the third series, a change from Julia Quinn's Regency romance book series in which their characters lead the fourth novel Romancing Mister Bridgerton. In November 2024, Newton featured in the "Royally Sexy" portfolio of People'''s Sexiest Man Alive issue. Newton earned a spot on the IMDb year-end list of Most Popular Stars of 2024. In May 2025, Newton came in at 93 on the Radio Times TV 100 List.
Newton returned to the stage as Adam in the 2023 revival of The Shape of Things at the Park Theatre. Newton received critical praise for his performance starring opposite Amber Anderson. The revival would go on to be nominated for Best Off-West End Production at the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. Also in 2023, Newton did voice work for the Portuguese animated film Viana: The Legend of the Golden Hearts as Thomas, a Portuguese guitar craftsman who falls in love with Princess Ana.
In 2024, Newton is set to star alongside actress Lucy Hale in the sci-fi thriller White Mars.
In August and September 2025, Newton portrayed fashion designer Alexander McQueen in the off-Broadway play House of McQueen''. He was succeeded in the role by Liam Tamne.
Personal life Newton has dyslexia and ADHD. Newton's grandfather Ken died during the COVID-19 pandemic; the family raised over £3,000 for the Love Your Hospital charity in his name.
Filmography +Key Denotes productions that have not yet been released
Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 Twist and Pulse's Halloween Thriller Michael Short film 2019 Youth in Bed Ethan Short film 2026 Thomas Voice role 2027 LeoPost-productiontba Post-production
Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 The Cut Luke Atwood Main role; 11 episodes 2011 Sadie J Brad 1 episode 2013 Mr Selfridge Richard Brackenbury 1 episode 2014 Doctors Sam Hern 2 episodes 2016–2017 The Lodge Ben Evans Main role; 25 episodes 2018 Lake Placid: Legacy Billy Television film 2020–present Bridgerton Colin Bridgerton Main role; 31 episodes
Theatre Year Title Role Director Venue Notes 2013 The Book of Mormon SwingCasey Nicholaw & Trey Parker Prince of Wales Theatre, London Understudy for Elder Price 2015LoservilleMichael DorkMichael BurgenUnion Theatre, London 2015Legally BlondeWarner Huntington IIIMitch SebastianKilworth House Theatre, Leicestershire 2023 The Shape of Things Adam Nicky Allpress Park Theatre, London 2025House of McQueenAlexander McQueenSam HelfrichThe Mansion at Hudson Yards, New York City
Awards and nominations
Film & Television YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult2021Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesBridgerton align="center" 2025TV Choice AwardsBest Drama Performance align="center"Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series align="center"The Astra AwardsBest Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Drama Series align="center"BAFTA TV AwardsP&C Cruises Memorable Moment align="center"Edinburgh TV Awards TV Moment of the Year 2025
Theatre YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult 2026BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway AwardsBest Performance In A Play (Off-Broadway)House of McQueen align="center"Best Solo Performance (Non-Cabaret) (Off-Broadway) align="center"
References
External links
Luke Newton at CVGG (Talent Agency)