Van Hansis as Luke Snyder
Biography
Van Hansis joined the cast of AS THE WORLD TURNS in December 2005, taking over the role of Luke Snyder. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2007.
Hansis joined the cast shortly after receiving his BFA in Acting from the School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University. He has worked professionally at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts, in productions of "On the Razzle," "Twelfth Night," and "The Indian Wants the Bronx."
Hansis has received substantial press attention since his character, Luke Snyder, announced that he is gay in May of 2006. Hansis and co-star Martha Byrne appeared in a public service announcement that promoted tolerance and acceptance that aired the week following the episode where Luke came out.
Originally from Greenfield, MA, Hansis has traveled extensively, having studied theatre in Moscow during his time at Carnegie Mellon. He also visited various countries in Latin America as a child. A recent transplant to New York City, Hansis bike rides around his new city, every chance he gets. He is also teaching himself to cook.
Hansis was born on September 25.
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