Van Hansis
Oakdale Presence
Luke Snyder (December 14th, 2005 to Present)
At a Glance
Van Hansis took over the role of teen Luke Snyder on The World Turns in December 2005,
Van joined the cast very soon after receiving his BFA in Acting from the School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University. He's been in professional productions at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts.
Originally from Greenfield, MA, Van has traveled extensively throughout the world, having studied theatre in Moscow while studying at Carnegie Mellon as well as having visited various countries in Latin America as a child. A newcomeer to New York City, Van's hobbies include bike riding and teaching himself to cook.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
As The World Turns
Luke Snyder
December 14th, 2005 to Present
Acting Portfolio
THEATER
On the Razzle
Twelfth Night
The Indian Wants the Bronx
all at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts.
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2007, 2008; for As the World Turns)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2007, 2008; for As the World Turns)
Vital Statistics
BIRTHDATE: September 25th, 1981
BIRTHPLACE: Greenfield, MA
HAIR: Blond
News Archives
News Archive: Contraversy erupts over same-six ATWT kiss. [Aug 20th, 2007]
News Archive: Park seeking Applause in Broadway return. [Jan 14th, 2008]