About
Jake Epstein
Overview
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
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| 2025 | Oy to the World | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2025 | Degrassi: Whatever It Takes | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient | Actor | Josh Adler | 58 Average |
| 2025 | Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving | Actor | Josh Adler | 58 Average |
| 2025 | Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act | Actor | Josh Adler | 58 Average |
| 2025 | Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love | Actor | Josh Adler | 58 Average |
| 2024 | Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion | Actor | Benjamin Hall | 58 Average |
| 2024 | Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny | Actor | Benjamin Hall | 58 Average |
| 2024 | The Last Timbit | Actor | Shane | 58 Average |
| 2023 | Sincerely Truly Christmas | Actor | Robert Riley | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | Laughing All the Way | Actor | Mike Baxter | 58 Average |
| 2023 | The Wedding Contract | Actor | Adam | 58 Average |
| 2023 | What We Do for Love | Actor | Jason Sharpe | 58 Average |
| 2021 | Candy Cane Candidate | Actor | Parker | 58 Average |
| 2021 | Eight Gifts of Hanukkah | Actor | Daniel | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Danger Next Door | Actor | Ben | 58 Average |
| 2020 | Christmas at Maple Creek | Actor | Carter | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Mistletoe & Menorahs | Actor | Jonathan Silver | 58 Average |
| 2019 | A Storybook Christmas | Actor | Taylor | 59 Average |
| 2019 | Mouthpiece | Actor | Danny | 58 Average |
| 2017 | Home for the Holidays | Actor | Charles Ponzi | 59 Average |
| 2017 | FANatic | Actor | James Douglas | 58 Average |
| 2015 | Charming Christmas | Actor | Woody | 58 Average |
| 2015 | Full Out | Actor | Pierce | 64 Fair |
| 2015 | Borealis | Actor | Fergus | 58 Average |
| 2015 | It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
| 2015 | 4th Man Out | Actor | Marc Peters | 62 Fair |
| 2013 | Jesse | Actor | Jesse Turner | N/A N/A |
| 2012 | Blood Pressure | Actor | Josh Trestman | 58 Average |
| 2009 | Degrassi Goes Hollywood | Actor | Craig Manning | 59 Average |
| 2008 | Degrassi Spring Break Movie | Actor | Craig Manning | 59 Average |
| 2008 | Charlie Bartlett | Actor | Dustin Lauderbach | 63 Fair |
| 2005 | Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi | Actor | Craig Manning | 58 Average |
| 2003 | Girls v. Boys | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2000 | Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire | Actor | Duffy | 58 Average |
| 2000 | The Zack Files | Actor | Cam Dunleavey / Tybalt | 69 Fair |
| 2000 | Quints | Actor | Brad | 58 Average |
| 1999 | Ricky's Room | Actor | N/A N/A |
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