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Lukas Charles Stafford is an American actor, singer, and songwriter best known for his work on multiple Lifetime Films, his portrayal as Tom Hawkins in East of Middle West (SAG-feature), acting for Carrie Underwood, his popular single, "Still Missin You", and for performing in Broadway's production of "Home for the Holidays".

Born and raised in small-town Anderson, Indiana, Luke began a passionate life in the Midwest working summer labor jobs, playing sports, serving at homeless shelters, and learning music at an early age. Luke is the son of two middle-class parents, Robert Sheldon Stafford Jr., a manufacturing plant manager, and Cathy Elaine Stafford (Putcho), a cafeteria worker and substitute teacher. A small town kid with humble, hard-working roots and big dreams; his deep love for film, music, and entertainment pushed him to move quickly.

At the age of 11, Luke picked up the saxophone and started learning musical theatre. At 18 years old, he graduated high school and began degrees in music, business, and theatre. During his college career, Stafford took every opportunity available outside of the classroom to grow his talents.

At 19, Luke began singing gospel music, playing the piano, and music directing for Celebration Church at Arrow Heights in his hometown. At 21, he took his first lead live-performance role in Cedar Point's, "Luminosity", Cedar Fair's highest-grossing pop show, located in Sandusky, Ohio and produced by Pepsi. At 22, Luke took his first role on screen, joining Carrie Underwood in her 2016 hit music video, "Dirty Laundry". Starting at the top of the following year, he began his first domestic tour with Sheldon Reynolds of Earth, Wind, and Fire, hosted by Kalimba: The Spirit of EWF. Dreams destined for something greater, Luke finished his college degrees and moved to Los Angeles where his career expanded quickly.

In late 2017, he moved to New York City for his Broadway debut in "Home for the Holidays" playing saxophone and singing back-up for (American Idol winner) Candice Glover, (America's Got Talent champion) Bianca Ryan, (The Voice champion) Josh Kauffman, and (YouTube sensations) Peter and Evynne Hollens. He returned to LA in 2018, where later that year he starred in "By & By", a film directed by Brian Lucke Anderson.

In fall of 2019, Luke made his feature film debut as Tom Hawkins in "East of Middle West" (SAG-feature), produced by Stained Glass Productions in Los Angeles, and filmed in Iowa City, Iowa.

Recently, in late 2022, he released his first original song, "Still Missin You", making it's way quickly to thousands of fresh ears.

This fall, Luke will be seen playing the leading man in two Lifetime thrillers; "Road Trip Hostage", directed by Kaila York, and "The Student", directed by Brian Skiba.

Still a simple soul from the Midwest, Luke dreams of sowing back into society with his work supporting homelessness communities and sex-trafficking prevention across the states. His free-time hobbies include playing piano, leading worship music for his local communities, and riding his 2007 Harley Sportster, "Roxanne," across-country. He enjoys writing, reading, football, and smoking his pipe (paired with a fine scotch) whenever there's something worth celebrating.

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