Luka Jones

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Luka Jones
Born
Luka Yovetich

(1975-08-18) August 18, 1975 (age 48) [1]
Education University of Kansas (BA)
California State University, Los Angeles (MA)
University of Southern California (DPhil)
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian

Luka Yovetich (born August 18, 1975, in Evanston, Illinois), [2] known professionally as Luka Jones, [3] is an American actor and comedian, best known for co-starring in the NBC sitcoms Best Friends Forever and Up All Night .

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Early life and education

Jones was born in Evanston, Illinois and raised in the Chicago and Denver metro areas. He graduated from the University of Kansas. He later earned his master's degree in philosophy from California State University, Los Angeles and his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Southern California. [4] Jones studied acting at the Atlantic Theater Company in New York City and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. He studied improv and has been a regular performer at both I.O. West and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles.

Career

In 2012, Jones co-starred as Joe, one of the lead characters on the short-lived NBC comedy series Best Friends Forever , alongside Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham. Afterwards he joined the cast of NBC's Up All Night as a series regular in its second season, playing the role of Scott, Reagan's (Christina Applegate) younger brother.

Jones joined the ensemble cast of People of Earth in 2016 as Gerry Johnson, "an amiable social dropout, tollbooth worker and enthusiastic expert on all things alien". [5] [6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 The Campaign Biker Guy
2013 The Pretty One Patrick
2013 Her Lewman
2015The Dramatics: A ComedyGun Store Owner
2015Always WorthyEddie
2015 Goosebumps Mover #2Uncredited
2016 Dean Toby
2017 Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town Leo
2018 In a Relationship Ash
2022 Bar Fight! Allen

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011 How I Met Your Mother NickEpisode: "The Best Man"
2012CollegeHumor OriginalsKnight / Bar PatronEpisode: "Wings of a Dragon"
2012 Best Friends Forever Joe Foley6 episodes
2012 Up All Night Scott Chafin11 episodes
2013 Ben and Kate LanceEpisode: "Bake Off"
2013 Modern Family DustinEpisode: "The Future Dunphys"
2013 Ghost Ghirls BrianEpisode: "Will You Scary Me?"
2013Holding PatternsLindseyUnsold pilot
2014 Bad Teacher Chef AsherEpisode: "Nix the Fat Week"
2014ReallyFredEpisode: "Pilot"
2015 Casual DaveEpisode: "Dave"
2015 Comedy Bang! Bang! Pierce HandmightEpisode: "Adam Pally Wears a Navy Blazer and Bright Blue Sneakers"
2016–2017 People of Earth Gerry Johnson20 episodes
2017 Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special WallyTelevision special
2017 I Love Dick John WillisEpisode: "A Short History of Weird Girls"
2017Pillow TalkMax4 episodes
2019 SMILF SullyEpisode: "Single Mom is Losing Faith"
2019–2021 Shrill Ryan16 episodes
2021 Birdgirl Episode: "Pilot"
2021Cinema ToastWillyEpisode: "After the End"

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