Jake Epstein
Jacob Lee Epstein (born January 16, 1987) is a Canadian actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Craig Manning on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Epstein was born in Toronto, Ontario and is of Jewish heritage; his father, Ian Epstein, is a lawyer and his mother, Kathy Kacer, is a writer who has written about Holocaust refugees. He has an older sister, Gabi. Epstein attended Earl Haig Secondary School in Toronto and was part of the Claude Watson program. He was the lead actor in several of the school's plays and musicals, the most notable one being the Emcee in Cabaret.
Epstein started acting on screen in 1999, appearing in several made-for-television films and television series, including The Zack Files, Quints and an episode of Real Kids, Real Adventures. He became well known among Canadian teen audiences after being cast in the lead role of Craig Manning on Degrassi: The Next Generation. He joined the cast in 2002. After being absent from the show for the latter half of season five, he will return in season six.
Epstein is currently attending National Theatre School Montreal. His biggest passion is music, and he has been a member of several bands, such as Mind the Gap, and Funkasaurus Rex, playing many musical instruments, including the guitar and drums.
Full Name: Jacob Lee Epstein
Nickname: Jake
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Education: going into grade 12
Height: 5' 11"
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
First Acting Job: The play "Our Town" at the Royal Alex Theatre in Toronto
Favorite Acting Job: "Oliver"
Personal Style: "rocker-like"
Fave Band: The Beatles
In Your CD Player: Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here"
Best Quality: Creative
Worst Habit: Sleeping through my alarm
Fave Movie: Snatch
Fave TV Show: Family Guy
Fave Actor: Ed Norton
Fave Actress: Gwenyth Paltrow
Hobbies: Music (guitar)
Favorite Junk food: Chips
Favorite Way To Spend A Saturday: Eat, sleep, play music and party
My Hero/Inspirations: John Lennon
Celebrity Crush: Angelina Jolie
Dream Car: Porsche 4x4
Dream Vacation: Beaching
Credit: Wikipedia and Degrassi.tv
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