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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Movies (33)
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
2025
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion
as Benjamin Hall
2024
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny
as Benjamin Hall
2024
The Last Timbit
as Shane
2024
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
2023
Candy Cane Candidate
as Parker
2021
Eight Gifts of Hanukkah
as Daniel
2021
Danger Next Door
as Ben
2021
Christmas at Maple Creek
as Carter
2020
Mistletoe & Menorahs
as Jonathan Silver
2019
A Storybook Christmas
as Taylor
2019
Mouthpiece
as Danny
2019
Home for the Holidays
as Charles Ponzi
2017
FANatic
as James Douglas
2017
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
2015
Jesse
as Jesse Turner
2013
Blood Pressure
as Josh Trestman
2012
Degrassi Goes Hollywood
as Craig Manning
2009
Degrassi Spring Break Movie
as Craig Manning
2008
Charlie Bartlett
as Dustin Lauderbach
2008
Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
as Craig Manning
2005
TV Shows (17)
Mistletoe Murders
as Noah Johnson
2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
as Andrew
2024
The Hardy Boys
as Mr. Munder
2020
Hudson & Rex
as Todd Harvey
2019
The Umbrella Academy
as Alphonso Hargreeves
2019
Gone
2018
Frankie Drake Mysteries
as Bruce Fordham
2017
Star Trek: Discovery
as Dr. Attis
2017
Ransom
as Jasper Edwards
2017
Designated Survivor
as Chuck Russink
2016
Private Eyes
as Harrison Kent
2016
Degrassi: Next Class
as Craig Manning
2016
Remedy
as Dr. Jake Ruben
2014
My Babysitter's a Vampire
as David Stachowski
2011
Suits
as Brian Altman (voice)
2011
Angela's Eyes
2006
Degrassi: Minis
as Craig Manning
2006