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As the World Turns CAST - Luke Snyder
Full detailed profile on Luke Snyder Played by Van Hansis on As the World Turns Daytime Soap Opera.
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Luke Snyder
Actor: Van Hansis Who played Luke Snyder over the yearsVan Hansis (Dec. 2005 - present) Useful information on Luke Snyder* Currently residing at home with his parents. |
CURRENT & PAST OCCUPATION
Current: Student
LUKE SNYDER'S HISTORY
Luke is the son of Lily Snyder and Damian Grimaldi. Lily and Damian were married. The marriage was rocky because Lily was once married to Holden Snyder, but after Luke was christened, Lily and Damian thought they would give their marriage a second chance. Tragically, Damian was presumed dead in an airplane accident. Meanwhile, Lily sought comfort in the arms of Holden and they later made plans to marry. When it was discovered that Damian had not died in the plane crash, he saw how much Lily and Holden loved each other and agreed to back out and let them get married. Holden proved to be a devoted father to Luke.
When Damian came to town years later, he wanted to take Luke to Malta in order to show him his heritage. That's what he told Lily, anyway. He actually wanted to kidnap him. Lily was afraid Damian wasn't telling her everything, and given his past, she said no. Nevertheless, Damian was determined and he ran off with Luke. When they got to the docks, Holden caught up with them. He was able to pull Luke away from Damian just in time to be caught in an explosion. Luke and Holden's bodies were never found and Damian got away. Devastated, Lily didn't want to accept the loss so she had the explosion investigated. One day, Lily found a bottle with a piece of paper in it. Curiously, she opened it up to see that Holden had sent her a message declaring he and Luke were alive. Lily had to find them so she went to Malta, and with the help of Simon Frasier, she was able to find out that Damian's half brother had captured them. Damian helped with the rescue, and made Luke promise not to refer to himself as a Grimaldi. When they got back home to Oakdale, Holden surprised Luke by officially adopting him and giving him the last name Snyder.
Years later, Holden would tell Luke and his sisters that he was leaving Lily. Luke was devastated over the announcement and didn't understand why he had to go. One day, he found his answer when he realized that Holden was sleeping with Julia Larrabee. Luke confronted Julia when he found out that his dad had ordered a restraining order on Lily to stay away from Julia. Eventually, Julia's ex-husband killed her, after a confrontation with Lily knocked her out and she slipped and hit her head. When Luke discovered his mom's gloves at her apartment, he and Lily thought that she killed Julia. Luke got the gloves and burned them, Lily was found innocent of all charges, and she and Holden went on with their divorce. For a short time, Lily dated Julia's brother, Keith.
Keith had taken a plane down to New Mexico and Luke hid away in the plane. While he was in New Mexico, he suffered severe kidney damage. When Lily and Holden finally found Luke, the only way to save him was with a kidney transplant. Fortunately, Luke received his transplant and Holden and Lily became close again. Then, after Luke's full recovery, they remarried, and Lily announced she was pregnant with Holden's child. Although Luke went through the kidney transplant, he found himself hanging out with his best friend, Kevin, who drank a lot and encouraged Luke to drink. After several attempts to stop him, Holden finally told Luke he wasn't allowed to be around Kevin any longer.
Lily found out that she had a twin sister, Rose. After Rose's sudden death, a young woman named Jade Taylor showed up and confronted Lily about being Rose's daughter. During her time there, Luke and Jade became very close. Luke felt close enough to confide in her that he thought he was gay. Jade kept his secret, even though Holden questioned her. When the secret finally came out, Damian happened to show up in the picture. While there, Damian did a lot of manipulating and he had Luke turning away from Holden. Luke got into an argument with his mom, and out of anger, he pushed her down a flight of stairs, which left her in a coma. While in a coma and by C-section she delivered a son, Ethan Walsh. Luke finally made up with Holden and Lily and told Damian he disowned him as his father. His bond with Holden and Lily couldn't be stronger.
PAST MARRIAGES
None
FLINGS & RELATIONSHIPS
None
RELATIVES
Lily Walsh Mason Snyder Grimaldi Snyder (mother)
Damian Grimaldi (biological father)
Holden Snyder( adoptive father)
Faith Snyder (half sister)
Natalie Snyder (half sister)
Ethan Walsh Snyder (half brother and Godson)
Abigail Williams (adoptive half sister)
Aaron Snyder (adoptive half brother)
Lucinda Walsh (maternal adoptive grandmother)
James Walsh (maternal adoptive grandfather)
Iva Snyder (maternal biological grandmother)
Josh Snyder Stricklyn (maternal biological grandfather)
Jared Carpenter (maternal biological great grandfather)
Caroline Carpenter (maternal biological great grandmother)
Emma Snyder (adopted paternal grandmother)
Harvey Snyder (adoptive paternal grandfather - deceased)
Orlena Grimaldi (adoptive paternal grandmother - deceased)
Bettina Grimaldi (biological paternal grandmother)
Sierra Estaban Reyes Montgomery (aunt)
Bianca Walsh (aunt)
Rose D'Angelo (aunt - deceased)
Matthew John Dixon (uncle)
Dante Grimaldi (uncle - deceased)
Eduardo Grimaldi (first cousin - deceased)
Seth Snyder (adopted uncle)
Caleb Snyder (adopted uncle)
Ellie Snyder (adopted aunt)
Meg Snyder (adopted aunt)
Royce Keller (great uncle)
Samantha Markham Anderson (great aunt)
Neal Keller Alcott (great aunt - deceased)
Bryant Montgomery (cousin - deceased)
Lucy Montgomery (cousin)
Jade Taylor (cousin)
Brad Snyder (first cousin)
Jack Snyder (first cousin)
Georgia Tucker (first cousin)
CHILDREN
None
PICTURES
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RELATED DAILY UPDATES
Tuesday, August 26 2008: Too Much Subterfuge!
In Old town, Brian and Lucinda are making plans for the foundation. Luke refuses to forgive Brian's faux pas and needles him about it. Brian apologizes - again - but insists he was just trying to help Luke with the business people he gets involved with. Lucinda brings up dinner but Luke says he can't go because of Aaron and Alison's engagement party. Brian and Lucinda continue on to Al's and discuss the pros of hamburgers and the fun of a mushroom hunt. Brian asks her to come camping with him so they can watch the stars and mushroom hunt. She is charmed and accepts.
Luke and Noah return home to get ready for the party. They are nearly ready to go when Lucinda arrives and asks Luke to give Brian another chance. Luke refuses but Lucinda begs him. When she leaves, Noah tells Luke he is overreacting. Luke says it is time they investigated Brian on their own! Luke tries calling all of the numbers on Brian's resume and when no one answers decides he is hiding something. Noah says it is normal for business people to not answer the phone after business hours. Brian walks in and says if they want to know something, they should just ask! Luke asks what his game is; Brian says he doesn't play games and he believes in Luke's plans. Luke accuses him of going after Lucinda for her money. Brian says Lucinda is fascinating and invites Luke and Noah along on the camp out. Luke agrees and Brian walks out. Luke calls Aaron to apologize for missing the party. He turns to Noah and says Brian is shady; Noah says Brian sees very straightforward. Luke says that Brian wouldn't have told him to guard his gayness if he was really okay with homosexuality. They joke about mushroom hunting; Luke says the trip will show Brian's true colors.
Wednesday, August 20 2008: Parker To The Rescue!
Brian is meeting with Luke and Noah. He gives them more of his ideas; Luke loves every one of them. He and Noah act romantic, throwing Brian.
Lily meets Lucinda and gives her the third degree about Brian. Lucinda insists that Brian is a business acquaintance but then insists that Lily throw an impromptu dinner - and invite Brian. She calls the boys, who are glad to come. They invite Brian who agrees to dinner, too.
Lily and the crew meet back at her house. Brian compliments her and Lily, unsure what to say, tells him about her recent separation. Lucinda grabs Brian's contract with Luke and he signs. Noah has to leave. Luke takes Brian to the terrace while Lily and Lucinda head for the kitchen. Outside, Luke can't stop talking about Noah. Brian warns him that the non-profit world is very conservative and he should rethink his open relationship with Noah. Luke is thrown. Brian says it won't be a big deal to some but to many in the community it will be a hurdle. Luke angrily says he isn't going back to the closet and neither is Noah. Brian says he is only suggesting they keep things quiet for the foundation's sake. Luke refuses to listen. Lily and Lucinda bring out plates of food. Brian leaves a while later and Luke turns to Lucinda and tells her to fire Brian because of what he said. Lucinda says Brian may have only been trying to smooth the way for the foundation but Luke won't listen. Lily agrees with Lucinda.
Luke goes to the farm and angrily tells Noah that they have to get rid of Brian! When he tells Noah why, Noah agrees. He says Brian may have a point which angers Luke even more. Noah says keeping their relationship secret from people who don't matter isn't a big deal. They kiss.
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