Jake Epstein
Date of birth: 1987-01-16
Place of birth: Toronto, Canada
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Jacob Epstein, Jacob Lee Epstein
Biography
Jacob Lee Epstein (born January 16, 1987) is a Canadian actor and singer. His best known television roles include Craig Manning in Degrassi: The Next Generation, Chuck Russink in Designated Survivor, and Brian Altman in Suits. He also had recurring or starring roles in The Zack Files, The Umbrella Academy, and The Hardy Boys. On stage, he appeared on Broadway as Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,' Gerry Goffin in 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' (original Broadway cast), and starred in the US National Tours of Green Day's American Idiot and Spring Awakening. He has been married to actress Vanessa Smythe since 2018; they have one son.
Movie Credits
What We Do for Love
2023-04-01
Type A personality, Sophie outgrows her job at a small mediation company, and secures a job at the f
Candy Cane Candidate
2021-12-20
Natural-born leader, Julia, returns to her hometown of North Falls for Christmas to drown her sorrow
Eight Gifts of Hanukkah
2021-12-03
An anonymous suitor sends optometrist Sara a gift for each night of Hanukkah. On her journey to find
Danger Next Door
2021-10-24
After a violent mugging, soon-to-be parents Robin and Ben flee the city for the idyllic countryside,
Charming Christmas
2015-11-08
Meredith Rossman has made Rossman's Department store her entire life, not leaving any time for Chris
The Wedding Contract
2023-06-17
Rebecca, a teacher, and Adam, an ad executive are excited to plan their Jewish wedding, but their we
Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
2005-02-05
Snoogans! What are Jay and Silent Bob doing in Canada? Rewind….what are they doing at DEGRASSI! One
Sincerely Truly Christmas
2023-12-03
When a magical Christmas wish goes wrong and inadvertently gives Christina the ability to hear what
Blood Pressure
2012-10-30
A middle-aged woman follows letters from an unseen admirer into potential danger.
Laughing All the Way
2023-11-26
Aubri Callahan is an aspiring comedian and ghost writer for Bella Delmonico, acclaimed stand up comi
Full Out
2015-09-11
Based on the true life story of California gymnast Ariana Berlin. As she zoned in on her Olympic goa
Charlie Bartlett
2008-02-22
Awkward teenager Charlie Bartlett has trouble fitting in at a new high school. Charlie needs some fr
Degrassi Spring Break Movie
2008-04-04
Teen Drama....
Degrassi Goes Hollywood
2009-08-14
The gang travels to Los Angeles, California as they attempt to live out their dreams.
Borealis
2015-09-05
Jonah, an unemployed gambler, takes his estranged pot-smoking teen-aged daughter Aurora on a dangero
The Last Timbit
2024-08-12
Inspired by real Canadian stories, The Last Timbit follows a group of strangers who wait out the sno
FANatic
2017-02-20
Tess is the female lead in a very successful Sci-Fi series. She longs to escape from the sexist and
Jesse
2013-09-21
After her parents are killed in a car accident, twenty-two year old Kelly Turner finds herself in th
4th Man Out
2015-05-26
After a night of drinking, Adam Hutcherson stumbles out of the closet to his three straight buddies.
It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments
2015-07-31
The cast and crew talk about their most favourite character moments and the storylines that caused t
A Storybook Christmas
2019-11-04
If event planner Celeste Everett is going to save her business and give her niece a happy Christmas
Mistletoe & Menorahs
2019-12-07
When a determined toy company executive, Christy, must learn about Hanukkah in a hurry in order to l
Mouthpiece
2019-04-04
Based on a stage play of the same name by Amy Nostbakken and Norah Sadava, the story follows Cassand
Quints
2000-08-18
A teenager goes to desperate lengths to get attention when her mother gives birth to quints.
Christmas at Maple Creek
2020-12-16
Sparks fly between a romance novelist and a blacksmith as they try to save a charming village during
Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire
2000-10-13
The Hansen kids are in a jam. Adam and his best friend Duffy have gotten their hands on some tickets
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion
2024-11-28
Olivia, the gift wrapping expert at All Wrapped Up, makes a delivery to a remote cabin only to find
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny
2024-11-21
Lily, the marketing guru of All Wrapped Up, believes the universe guides us to our destiny and it ap
Home for the Holidays
2017-12-18
"Home for the Holidays" is the third stand-alone two hour Christmas special of the "Murdoch Mysterie
Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving
2025-04-05
When after school programs see their funding cut, Teachers Josh and Ella turn to fundraising before
Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love
2025-03-22
Jenna plans a charity event for Billionaire Tom Redlands. But working with Tom's right hand Andrew i
Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act
2025-03-29
Shari just moved back to D.C. after a breakup and hopes to start painting again. Inspiration hits wh
Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient
2025-04-12
Kiki is overjoyed and then overwhelmed when she agrees to cater to a big wedding. She turns to Clay
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes
2025-09-13
Creators, superfans, and stars including Aubrey Drake Graham delve deep into all things Degrassi in
Oy to the World
2025-12-14
After a water line break at Temple Beth Am, the members search for a place to celebrate Hannukkah, a