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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 16, 1987
Place of Birth
Toronto, Canada
Also Known As
- Jacob Epstein
- Jacob Lee Epstein
Jake Epstein
1.2 Popularity
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
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Jake Cohen
Oy to the World
2025
0.0
Self
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes
2025
6.9
Josh Adler
Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient
2025
6.8
Josh Adler
Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving
2025
6.3
Josh Adler
Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act
2025
7.0
Josh Adler
Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love
2025
5.9
Benjamin Hall
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion
2024
5.5
Benjamin Hall
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny
2024
6.7
Noah Johnson
Mistletoe Murders
2024
7.0
Shane
The Last Timbit
2024
Credits
Oy to the World
as Jake Cohen
2025
0.0
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes
as Self
2025
0.0
Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient
as Josh Adler
2025
6.9
Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving
as Josh Adler
2025
6.8
Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act
as Josh Adler
2025
6.3
Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love
as Josh Adler
2025
7.0
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion
as Benjamin Hall
2024
5.9
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny
as Benjamin Hall
2024
5.5
Mistletoe Murders
as Noah Johnson
2024
6.7
The Last Timbit
as Shane
2024
7.0
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
as Andrew
2024
6.9
Sincerely Truly Christmas
as Robert Riley
2023
5.4
Laughing All the Way
as Mike Baxter
2023
6.0
The Wedding Contract
as Adam
2023
5.8
What We Do for Love
as Jason Sharpe
2023
4.3
Candy Cane Candidate
as Parker
2021
4.7
Eight Gifts of Hanukkah
as Daniel
2021
6.8
Danger Next Door
as Ben
2021
4.0
Christmas at Maple Creek
as Carter
2020
5.2
The Hardy Boys
as Mr. Munder
2020
7.3
Mistletoe & Menorahs
as Jonathan Silver
2019
5.8
A Storybook Christmas
as Taylor
2019
6.5
Mouthpiece
as Danny
2019
5.3
Hudson & Rex
as Todd Harvey
2019
8.4
The Umbrella Academy
as Alphonso Hargreeves
2019
8.5
Gone
2018
7.1
Home for the Holidays
as Charles Ponzi
2017
8.6
Frankie Drake Mysteries
as Bruce Fordham
2017
6.4
Star Trek: Discovery
as Dr. Attis
2017
7.0
FANatic
as James Douglas
2017
4.6
Ransom
as Jasper Edwards
2017
6.5
Designated Survivor
as Chuck Russink
2016
7.1
Private Eyes
as Harrison Kent
2016
7.3
Degrassi: Next Class
as Craig Manning
2016
6.8
Charming Christmas
as Woody
2015
5.5
Full Out
as Pierce
2015
7.2
Borealis
as Fergus
2015
6.2
🎬
It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments
as Himself
2015
9.0
4th Man Out
as Marc Peters
2015
6.9
Remedy
as Dr. Jake Ruben
2014
5.4
Jesse
as Jesse Turner
2013
0.0
Blood Pressure
as Josh Trestman
2012
6.3
My Babysitter's a Vampire
as David Stachowski
2011
8.1
Suits
as Brian Altman (voice)
2011
8.2
Suits
as Brian Altman
2011
8.2
Degrassi Goes Hollywood
as Craig Manning
2009
7.6
🎬
Degrassi Spring Break Movie
as Craig Manning
2008
5.5
Charlie Bartlett
as Dustin Lauderbach
2008
6.7
Angela's Eyes
2006
8.3
Degrassi: Minis
as Craig Manning
2006
9.0
Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
as Craig Manning
2005
5.0
🎬
Degrassi Unscripted
2004
0.0
🎬
Girls v. Boys
2003
0.0
Radio Free Roscoe
2003
5.8
The Eleventh Hour
2002
4.8
Degrassi
2001
7.5
Degrassi
as Craig Manning
2001
7.5
Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire
as Duffy
2000
5.7
The Zack Files
as Cam Dunleavey / Tybalt
2000
7.0
Quints
as Brad
2000
5.5
Ricky's Room
1999
0.0
🎬
Real Kids, Real Adventures
1998
7.0