Jake Epstein
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1987-01-16 (38 years old)
Place of Birth
Toronto, Canada
Jake 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.
Known For
Acting
(2025)
Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient
as Josh Adler
(2025)
Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving
as Josh Adler
(2025)
Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love
as Josh Adler
(2025)
Oy to the World
as Jake Cohen
(2025)
Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act
as Josh Adler
(2025)
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes
as Self
(2024)
The Last Timbit
as Shane
(2024)
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion
as Benjamin Hall
(2024)
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny
as Benjamin Hall
(2023)
The Wedding Contract
as Adam
(2023)
Laughing All the Way
as Mike Baxter
(2023)
What We Do for Love
as Jason Sharpe
(2023)
Sincerely Truly Christmas
as Robert Riley
(2021)
Eight Gifts of Hanukkah
as Daniel
(2021)
Danger Next Door
as Ben
(2021)
Candy Cane Candidate
as Parker
(2020)
Christmas at Maple Creek
as Carter
(2019)
A Storybook Christmas
as Taylor
(2019)
Mouthpiece
as Danny
(2019)
Mistletoe & Menorahs
as Jonathan Silver
(2017)
Home for the Holidays
as Charles Ponzi
(2017)
FANatic
as James Douglas
(2015)
Full Out
as Pierce
(2015)
Borealis
as Fergus
(2015)
4th Man Out
as Marc Peters
(2015)
(2015)
Charming Christmas
as Woody
(2013)
Jesse
as Jesse Turner
(2012)
Blood Pressure
as Josh Trestman
(2009)
Degrassi Goes Hollywood
as Craig Manning
(2008)
Charlie Bartlett
as Dustin Lauderbach
(2008)
Degrassi Spring Break Movie
as Craig Manning
(2005)
Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
as Craig Manning
(2000)
Quints
as Brad
(2000)
Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire
as Duffy