Nick Lukats was an American actor known for his roles in Waikiki Wedding, The Spirit of Stanford, and King of Gamblers. He was born on May 1, 1911, in Cleveland, Ohio, and passed away on January 6, 1979, in Barberton, Ohio.
Personal and Family Life
Nick Lukats lived a life connected to sports and acting. Before his acting career, he was a notable football star at Notre Dame, which later influenced his work as a technical advisor on the film Knute Rockne All American.
Career
Lukats had a successful acting career starting in the mid-1930s, featuring in several films. His performance in Waikiki Wedding and other projects established him as a recognizable figure in Hollywood during that era.
Death and Legacy
Nick Lukats passed away on January 6, 1979. His contributions to both sports and film left a lasting impression, and he is remembered for his work as an actor and his dedication to football.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rebellious Daughters | 1938-07-01 | Jerry Girard |
| College Holiday | 1936-12-19 | Wisconsin |
| Waikiki Wedding | 1937-03-23 | Assistant Purser |
| Valiant Is the Word for Carrie | 1936-10-06 | Boy |
| Strike Me Pink | 1936-01-24 | Club Lido Patron (uncredited) |
| Start Cheering | 1938-03-03 | Nick Lukats |
| The Adventures of Frank Merriwell | 1936-01-13 | Second Mate of the ‘Viking’ |
| Internes Can’t Take Money | 1937-04-16 | Interne |
| Make Way for Tomorrow | 1937-05-09 | Boy Friend (uncredited) |
| King of Gamblers | 1937-04-22 | Taxi Driver |
| Knute Rockne All American | 1940-10-05 | Harry Stuhldreher – One of The Four Horsemen |
| Champagne Waltz | 1937-02-05 | Young Man |
| Lady Be Careful | 1936-09-03 | Tim |
| Harmon of Michigan | 1941-09-11 | Pepper |
| The Accusing Finger | 1936-11-17 | Reporter |
| The Duke of West Point | 1938-12-29 | Plebe Football Coach |
| Extortion | 1938-05-09 | Roy Jennings |
| Rose Bowl | 1936-11-30 | Donovan |
| Sophie Lang Goes West | 1937-09-10 | Taxi Driver |
| Killer Poop 3: Night of the Living Poop | 2022-10-31 | Crazy Nick |
| Artists & Models | 1937-08-04 | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Easy Living | 1937-07-16 | Bum in Automat (uncredited) |
| Murder Goes to College | 1937-02-24 | Drunk |
| Murder with Pictures | 1936-09-24 | Reporter (uncredited) |