Luke Coffee's Biography
After graduating from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film/TV, Luke Coffee embarked on a journey to pursue his lifelong passion for film and storytelling. He spent five years working tirelessly as the post-production coordinator on two primetime television shows for Warner Brothers and NBC/Universal, while utilizing his TV hiatus to gain valuable industry experience by taking on various roles on different sets.
In 2005, Luke Coffee relocated to Cape Town, South Africa for six months, where he produced a pilot for a travel-reality series entitled "Gypsy Kings" that was geared towards the World Cup.
In 2010, Luke Coffee returned to his hometown of Dallas, Texas, where he established his full-service production house under the umbrella of his mentor director Rocky Powell's company, RockHouse Films. Since then, Luke has produced and directed a wide range of content, including music videos, corporate industrials, web-based content, and broadcast commercials, earning national accolades for his work.
Luke Coffee has also been involved in several notable projects, including producing and directing his first feature documentary, "Old Man Football", co-writing, producing, and directing the TV pilot "Cubicle Cowboy", and partnering on several other pilot projects. Additionally, he will produce the feature film "Texas Angel", which he has co-written with Rocky Powell, who will also direct the film.
As a working actor, Luke Coffee has booked various roles in national commercials, music videos, television, and feature films. His recent highlights include co-starring roles on NBC's "Friday Night Lights", Jerry Bruckheimer's "Chase", and a lead role in Ridley Scott's short film "The Hunt", which was shot in South Africa. He has also played a significant role as the jock a$$hole 'Drake' in Rocky's feature romantic comedy.
Luke Coffee has been featured as an artist in Art House America and was officially added to the roster as the second Commercial Director alongside his good friend Rocky Powell at RockHouse Films in 2013.