Luke Manning

Acting

Biography

Luke Christopher Manning (born October 23rd, 1989), better known as Luke Manning, is a British actor, improv comedian and musician. He is the shortest member of Shoot From The Hip (SFTH), an award-winning, TikTok-viral British improv group. Within the group, he is known for his acting skills, particularly when delivering emotional scenes and portraying women. As an actor, he played Mike, a background character in Black Mirror: Hang the DJ. As part of SFTH, his notable roles include Jeremiah in "Inside the Mysterious Cube" and the titular character Annabelle in the lesbian Western "Never Give Annabelle A Gun". As a musician, he is also a member of The Bandits, a London-based rock & roll band.

Born: October 23, 1989

Known For

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Black Mirror

Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.

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Marlowe

Private detective Philip Marlowe becomes embroiled in an investigation involving a wealthy Californian family after a beautiful blonde hires him to track down her former lover.

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WEST END BIG BOYS

Live from Leicester Square Theatre, for one night only, Shoot From The Hip present: WEST END BIG BOYS. A full SFTH show, a big night out of PROPER mayhem.

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EDINBURGH BIG BOYS

Live from the Pleasance Grand at Edinburgh Fringe 2025, with the best of their four-show run, Shoot From The Hip present: EDINBURGH BIG BOYS, a full comedy special which features improvised plays #68 ("What I Found in the Chimney") and #69 ("An Assassin's Nightmare").