Luke Newton: 11 facts about Bridgerton's Colin you should know
Get to know Bridgerton star Luke Newton here.
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1. Who is Luke Newton? Get to know the Bridgerton actor here...
You might have already known Luke Newton from his stint on Disney Channel’s The Lodge but after three seasons portraying the charming Colin Bridgerton, Luke Newton has now cemented himself as a romantic leading man. From his age and height to his previous roles and everything in between, here's everything you need to know about the talented actor. [via Instagram]
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2. How old is Luke Newton?
Luke Newton is 31 years old. He was born on February 5th, 1993. And for those wondering, that makes him an Aquarius! [via Instagram]
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3. How tall is Luke Newton?
Luke Newton is around 6ft tall, which is roughly 1.83 cm. At 6ft, he's the tallest Bridgerton brother as he stands just a few inches taller than Jonathan Bailey and Luke Thompson. [via Instagram]
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4. Where is Luke Newton from? Is he English?
Luke Newton is an English actor. He was born in Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex, England, and went on to study at London School of Musical Theatre. [via Instagram]
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5. Is Luke Newton on Instagram?
You can follow Luke Newton on Instagram at @lukenewtonuk. On his grid, Luke has been sharing countless photoshoots from his Bridgerton promo days, as well as behind-the-scenes images and snaps of him and co-star Nicola Coughlan. So, if you wanna see more from the actor and some glimpses into his personal life, get following! [via Instagram]
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6. Does Luke Newton have a girlfriend?
Luke Newton appears to be single! He was previously dating West End star Jade Davies until sometime in 2023, and before that Luke dated his former The Lodge co-star Sophie Simnett until 2018. [Insta: @lukenewtonuk]
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7. What movies and TV shows has Luke Newton been in?
As well as Bridgeton (pictured), Luke is also known for his roles in BBC’s The Cut (as Luke Atwood) and Disney Channel’s The Lodge (as Ben Evans). He’s also appeared in Doctors and Mr Selfridge. [Netflix]
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8. Who plays Colin Bridgerton in Netflix's Bridgerton?
Luke Newton plays Colin Bridgeton in the Netflix series. Colin is the third-oldest of the Bridgerton sons. He has a friendly relationship with Penelope Featherington and takes interest in Marina Thompson. Luke takes centre stage in Bridgerton season 3 as viewers finally see his relationship with Nicola Coughlan's Penelope go from friends to lovers. [Netflix]
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9. Bridgerton season 3 follows Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan as Colin and Penelope
Netflix confirmed that Bridgerton season 3 will follow Lady Penelope and Colin Bridgerton as the main love interests of the show. Luke celebrated the news on his Instagram with this picture with his co-star Nicola Coughlan. [Insta: @lukenewtonuk]
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10. Who did Luke Newton play on Disney Channel's The Lodge?
Luke Newton is most well known for his role in Disney Channel’s The Lodge. He played the role of Ben Evans on the show, alongside Thomas Doherty, Yungblud (Dominic Harrison) and Sophie Simnett. [Disney Channel]
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11. Luke Newton is friends with The Lodge co-stars Thomas Doherty and Yungblud
Luke Newton starred with Thomas Doherty and Yungblud (aka Dominic Harrison) in Disney Channel’s The Lodge and they’re still great friends 3 years later. The two have also popped up on Luke's Instagram a couple of times since the show wrapped. [via Instagram]
