
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.
Acting (32 movies)

What We Do for Love
2023

Candy Cane Candidate
2021

Eight Gifts of Hanukkah
2021

Danger Next Door
2021

Charming Christmas
2015

The Wedding Contract
2023

Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
2005

Sincerely Truly Christmas
2023

Blood Pressure
2012

Laughing All the Way
2023

Full Out
2015

Charlie Bartlett
2008

Degrassi Goes Hollywood
2009

Borealis
2015

The Last Timbit
2024

FANatic
2017

Jesse
2013

4th Man Out
2015

A Storybook Christmas
2019

Mistletoe & Menorahs
2019

Mouthpiece
2019

Quints
2000

Christmas at Maple Creek
2020

Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire
2000

Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion
2024

Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny
2024

Home for the Holidays
2017

Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving
2025

Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love
2025

Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act
2025

Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient
2025

Degrassi: Whatever It Takes
2025
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