Jake Epstein
Acting
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.
Movies
Home for the Holidays
2017
A Storybook Christmas
2019
Blood Pressure
2012
Full Out
2015
Charlie Bartlett
2008
Quints
2000
Charming Christmas
2015
Degrassi Goes Hollywood
2009
Christmas at Maple Creek
2020
FANatic
2017
Mouthpiece
2019
Danger Next Door
2021
Borealis
2015
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny
2024
Oy to the World
2025
Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire
2000
4th Man Out
2015
The Wedding Contract
2023
Laughing All the Way
2023
Jesse
2013
TV Shows
Suits
2011
Suits
2011
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
Hudson & Rex
2019
Degrassi
2001
Degrassi
2001
The Umbrella Academy
2019
Designated Survivor
2016
Private Eyes
2016
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
Ransom
2017
Mistletoe Murders
2024
My Babysitter's a Vampire
2011
The Hardy Boys
2020
Gone
2018
Remedy
2014
Degrassi: Next Class
2016
Degrassi: Minis
2006
Angela's Eyes
2006