Luke Prael (born November 26, 2002) is a 21-year-old American actor and model born and raised in San Francisco, California. Various sources list his height at 5 feet 6 inches (167. 64 cm/1.6764 m) but given his age, he might grow taller in years to come.
Being an up-and-coming actor, Prael has a long way to go if he must popularize his name in Hollywood. He debuted in a 2016 short film and his latest work as of this writing is the 2022 family-comedy film, Cheaper by the Dozen. Though it was a minor role, it saw him work with established performers like Gabrielle Union, Zach Braff, and Erika Christensen.
Summary of Luke Prael’s Bio
- Full Name: Luke Prael
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Date of Birth: November 26, 2002
- Luke Prael’s Age: 21 Years Old
- Ethnicity: White American
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Marital Status: Single
- Luke Prael’s Parents: Alice Prael (Mother) and Ephraim Prael (Father)
- Siblings: Katie Prael (Younger Sister)
- Luke Prael’s Height: 5 feet 6 inches (167. 64 cm/1.6764 m)
- Luke Prael’s Net Worth: $1 Million
- Famous for: Career as an Actor
- Luke Prael’s Instagram: @lukeprael
Where Is Luke Prael from and How Old Is He?
An American of caucasian ancestry, Luke Prael was born in the United States of America, precisely in San Francisco, California. If we are not mistaken, this was also where he spent most of his early life, and it seems his family still resides there.
Nonetheless, he is often described as a New York actor. This is because he currently resides in New York City. Prael was born on the 26th of November 2002. So he is 21 years old right now.
The actor was born to Alice Prael and her husband Ephraim Prael. Luke is not their only child as he has a younger sister named Katie Prael.
Height of the Actor: How Tall Is Luke Prael?
Multiple sources list Luke Prael’s height at 5 feet 6 inches (167. 64 cm/1.6764 m). Showbizers is yet to confirm this and his pictures seem to suggest he is taller than that. But if he truly stands at 5’6, it means he is not as tall as the average American man.
It is said that the average height for men in the United State is around 5 feet 9 inches (177 cm/1.77 m). Based on that, it follows that most men from the country are taller than Prael. But then, some men continue to grow in their 20s; so Prael might add a few inches to his height in years to come.
Again, if the actor is 5’6, then most Hollywood actors, including the likes of Louis Partridge and Jermelle Simon are taller than him. The average height of actors in Hollywood is pegged at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm/1.78 m).
He Started Acting and Modelling in Fifth Grade
Luke Prael’s father (Ephraim Prael) and childhood friends like Charlie Tahan and his Boarding School costar, Sterling Jerins, influenced his decision to pursue a career in showbiz. Growing up, his father worked as an actor and most of his friends were involved in show business.
So in fifth grade, Prael approached his father and requested to give acting a shot. Ephraim obliged and it marked the beginning of Luke’s career journey.
While he started taking acting classes, his father helped him get an agent and he started modeling as well. Soon enough, he landed his first acting role in the 2016 short-drama film, Boy in a Backpack. He was around 14 years old when he played Ellie in the film written and directed by Brad Martocello.
Movies and TV Shows of the Actor: Is Luke Prael Deaf?
Luke Prael is not deaf, but that question has lingered on since his first role in the aforementioned Brad Martocello short film. In Boy in a Backpack, Prael portrays Ellie, a boy with locked-in syndrome. The rare neurological condition renders sufferers unable to communicate verbally or move.
True to the character, Luke didn’t say a word throughout the film. Because of that, people started wondering if he is deaf and dumb in real life. But as his subsequent roles have proved, the actor isn’t deaf.
In an interview with EW, the actor shared that he was scared of playing Ellie. He noted it was a hard role to play but admitted he learned a lot from it. In his words, “presence and expressions can mean more than words in acting…”. Below is a list of all the works he has been in thus far:
- Boy in a Backpack (2016)
- Eight Grade (2018)
- Boarding School (2018)
- Cheaper by the Dozen (2022)
He Landed His First Lead Role in “Boarding School” (2018) at Age 16
After he debuted as Ellie in Boy in a Backpack, Luke Prael’s next role was as Adien in Eight Grade, a 2018 comedy-drama film written and directed by Bo Burnham. Eight Grade happens to be the first feature film for the actor. And it paved the way for him to land his first lead role.
Alongside Samantha Mathis and David Aaron Baker, Prael is the lead actor in Boarding School, a horror-mystery thriller also released in 2018. He played Jacob Felsen in the movie written and directed by Boaz Yakin.
