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Known for
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
28 May
Location
Illinois, United States
Edit pageJake Johnson
Biography
Jake Johnson is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is best known for his role as Nick Miller in the Fox sitcom New Girl.
Early Life and Career:
- Born in Evanston, Illinois, Johnson developed an interest in acting at a young age.
- He attended the University of Iowa and later the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.
- Johnson started his career in theater, performing in numerous stage productions.
Career:
- He transitioned to film and television in the early 2000s, appearing in small roles in various projects.
- His breakthrough role came in 2011 when he was cast as Nick Miller in New Girl, a role that brought him widespread recognition.
- Since then, Johnson has appeared in numerous films, including 21 Jump Street, Jurassic World, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
- He has also ventured into producing and directing, making his directorial debut with the film Self Reliance in 2023.
Personal Life:
- Johnson is married to Erin Payne and they have two children.
