Luke Jerdy


Majid Luke Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy, formerly known professionally as Luke Jerdy, is a British actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Jesse Donovan in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, a role in which he played regularly from April 2016 until January 2020. He has also performed in the theatre.

Early life

Jerdy is from Derby in the East Midlands, and is half-Iranian. His full name is Majid Luke Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy, but he changed it to avoid confusing casting directors. He studied at the Manchester [School of Theatre], graduating in 2011.

Career

Before his role in Hollyoaks, he featured in The Turing Enigma, Act/Or, and Chosen.
He also made an appearance in a 2011 episode of Doctors, in an episode titled "An Uneasy Harmony", playing the role of Michael Webb.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011DoctorsMichael WebbGuest role
2016–2020HollyoaksJesse DonovanRegular role
2020Hollyoaks LaterJesse Donovan2020 special
2024Doctor WhoCarsonEpisode: "Boom"