Luke Arnold Biography: Height, Net Worth, Siblings, Books, Parents, Awards, Movies, TV Shows, Age, Instagram

Luke Elliot Arnold, known professionally as Luke Arnold, is an Australian actor and author who gained international recognition for his portrayal of the legendary pirate Long John Silver in the Starz adventure series Black Sails.

He further established himself as one of Australia’s leading television actors after playing INXS frontman Michael Hutchence in the acclaimed miniseries INXS: Never Tear Us Apart.

Beyond acting, he has built a successful career as a fantasy novelist, earning praise for his bestselling Sunder City book series.

Luke Arnold
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Luke Elliot Arnold
Stage Name:	Luke Arnold
Born:	May 31, 1984 (age 42 years old)
Place of Birth:	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Nationality:	Australian
Ethnicity:	Australian
Height:	5 feet 9 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Occupation:	Actor and author
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Luke Elliot Arnold, now 42 years old, was born on May 31, 1984, in Adelaide, South Australia.

He spent part of his childhood in Adelaide before his family relocated to Queensland, where he was raised.

Although he has kept details about his parents and siblings private, he grew up in a Christian household and developed a passion for acting from an early age.

He attended Sunshine Beach State High School on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast before enrolling at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in Perth.

There, he received professional training in acting and graduated before beginning his career in television and film.

Personal Life

Luke Arnold is single and has never been married. He has no children and prefers to keep his personal life away from public attention.

When he is not acting, he divides his time between writing novels, promoting his books, and working on television and film projects. He has maintained a private lifestyle throughout his career.

Career

Luke Arnold began his acting career with guest roles in Australian television series including McLeod’s Daughters, Rush, and Rescue: Special Ops.

He later appeared in Steven Spielberg‘s HBO miniseries The Pacific before landing one of his biggest roles as Long John Silver in the Starz series Black Sails.

His performance across four seasons earned widespread praise and introduced him to an international audience.

He also received critical acclaim for portraying INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence in INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, a role that earned him a Silver Logie Award.

His television career has since expanded with major roles in Glitch, Scrublands, Nautilus, True Colours, and Last King of the Cross.

Alongside acting, Arnold is an accomplished author. In 2020, he released his debut fantasy novel, The Last Smile in Sunder City, which launched the popular Sunder City series.

His success as a novelist has established him as a respected figure in both television and contemporary fantasy literature.

Awards

• Silver Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor (2015) – INXS: Never Tear Us Apart
• AACTA Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama (2015) – INXS: Never Tear Us Apart
• Logie Award nomination – True Colours

Net Worth

Luke Arnold has an estimated net worth of $3 million.

His earnings come from his acting career, book sales, publishing royalties, television productions, and appearances at literary and entertainment events.

Social Media

• Instagram: @longlukearnold
• X: @longlukearnold

Filmography

• Broken Hill (2009)
• The Tunnel (2011)
• Dealing with Destiny (2011)
• Murder in the Dark (2013)
• Half Magic (2018)
• The Room (2025)
• McLeod’s Daughters (2008)
• The Elephant Princess (2008)
• Rush (2009)
• Rescue: Special Ops (2009)
• The Pacific (2010)
• City Homicide (2010)
• Lowdown (2011)
• Winners & Losers (2012)
• INXS: Never Tear Us Apart (2014)
• Black Sails (2014–2017)
• Glitch (2017)
• Salvation (2018)
• Preacher (2020)
• True Colours (2022)
• CAUGHT (2023)
• Scrublands (2023)
• Nautilus (2024)
• Last King of the Cross (2024)

Books

• The Last Smile in Sunder City (2020)
• Dead Man in a Ditch (2020)
• One Foot in the Fade (2022)
• Whisper in the Wind (2025)
• Essentials Vol. 1 (2025)