Jake Epstein

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

1987-01-16

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.

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Acting History

2025
Oy to the World as Jake Cohen
2025
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes as Self
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: Shari's Second Act as Josh Adler
2025
Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love as Josh Adler
2024
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion as Benjamin Hall
2024
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny as Benjamin Hall
2024
Mistletoe Murders as Noah Johnson
2024
The Last Timbit as Shane
2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent as Andrew
2023
Sincerely Truly Christmas as Robert Riley
2023
Laughing All the Way as Mike Baxter
2023
The Wedding Contract as Adam
2023
What We Do for Love as Jason Sharpe
2021
Candy Cane Candidate as Parker
2021
Eight Gifts of Hanukkah as Daniel
2021
Danger Next Door as Ben
2020
Christmas at Maple Creek as Carter
2020
The Hardy Boys as Mr. Munder
2019
Mistletoe & Menorahs as Jonathan Silver
2019
A Storybook Christmas as Taylor
2019
Mouthpiece as Danny
2019
Hudson & Rex as Todd Harvey
2019
The Umbrella Academy as Alphonso Hargreeves
2018
Gone
2017
Home for the Holidays as Charles Ponzi
2017
Frankie Drake Mysteries as Bruce Fordham
2017
Star Trek: Discovery as Dr. Attis
2017
FANatic as James Douglas
2017
Ransom as Jasper Edwards
2016
Designated Survivor as Chuck Russink
2016
Private Eyes as Harrison Kent
2016
Degrassi: Next Class as Craig Manning
2015
Charming Christmas as Woody
2015
Full Out as Pierce
2015
Borealis as Fergus
2015
It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments as Himself
2015
4th Man Out as Marc Peters
2014
Remedy as Dr. Jake Ruben
2013
Jesse as Jesse Turner
2012
Blood Pressure as Josh Trestman
2011
My Babysitter's a Vampire as David Stachowski
2011
Suits as Brian Altman (voice)
2011
Suits as Brian Altman
2009
Degrassi Goes Hollywood as Craig Manning
2008
Degrassi Spring Break Movie as Craig Manning
2008
Charlie Bartlett as Dustin Lauderbach
2006
Angela's Eyes
2006
Degrassi: Minis as Craig Manning
2005
Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi as Craig Manning
2004
Degrassi Unscripted
2003
Girls v. Boys
2003
Radio Free Roscoe
2002
The Eleventh Hour
2001
Degrassi
2001
Degrassi as Craig Manning
2000
Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire as Duffy
2000
The Zack Files as Cam Dunleavey / Tybalt
2000
Quints as Brad
1999
Ricky's Room
1998
Real Kids, Real Adventures