Benward was born in Franklin, Tennessee, to Kenda Benward (née Wilkerson), an occasional actress, and Aaron Benward, a country music singer in the duo ‘Blue County’. His grandfather, Jeoffrey Benward, is a Contemporary Christian music singer. Luke began his acting career at the age of five, appearing as Mel Gibson’s son in “We Were Soldiers.” Interestingly enough, not knowing how to read yet, he simply recited the pledge of allegiance-a move that would land him the role. In 2006, Luke was cast in Walden Media’s “How to Eat Fried Worms” as the main character of “Billy Forrester.” However, it wasn’t until he was a freshman in high school that Luke realized that acting was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life, so in 2012 the family permanently moved to Los Angeles, where he still resides today.

He got his musical heritage from his father, Aaron Benward, an award-winning producer, songwriter and recording artist. He studied dance with hip hop choreographer, Nick Bass for four years. He also recorded his first five-song EP called ‘Let Your Love Out’ in 2008 and supported that effort with a fall and spring 50 city tour.

Most recently, Luke starred in the lead role of “Will” in the hit Disney Channel original TV movie, “Cloud 9.” His other recent TV credits include recurring roles on “See Dad Run” on Nickelodeon and “Good Luck Charlie” on the Disney Channel.