Derek Luke, precisely 5ft 11 (180.3 cm) tall, is an American actor whose height enhances his athletic on-screen presence in sports and action roles.
In Glory Road, his 5ft 11 stature shone as he dunked with remarkable vertical leap, boasting in Sports Illustrated: "I'm only 5-feet 11-inches, but I get up there really well." This height fueled his convincing portrayals in basketball and high-energy films.
Highlights include breakout in Antwone Fisher, plus Spartan, Biker Boyz, and Gabe Jones in Captain America: The First Avenger, where his exact 5ft 11 frame balanced agility and intensity.