Occupation Actor Height 1.82 m Role Actor | Name Jake Smollett Years active 1992–present | |
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Born July 29, 1989 (age 34) ( 1989-07-29 ) New York City, New York, U.S. Siblings Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jussie Smollett, Jocqui Smollett, Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett Parents Joel Smollett, Janet Smollett Movies and TV shows On Our Own, Eve's Bayou, The Middleman Similar People Jurnee Smollett‑Bell, Jussie Smollett, Kasi Lemmons, Josiah Bell, Javier Grillo‑Marxuach | ||
Jake Smollett: The Quintessential "Homechef"
Jake Smollett (born July 29, 1989) is an American actor.
Contents
- Jake Smollett The Quintessential Homechef
- Early life and career
- Personal life
- Acting roles
- Filmography
- References
Early life and career
Smollett was born in New York City, to a family of actors, the son of Janet (née Harris) and Joel Smollett. His father was Jewish (his family immigrated from Russia and Poland), and his mother is African-American. Smollett began his career as a baby diaper model. His first role in a scripted series was in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. He then starred alongside his five brothers and sisters in the ABC sitcom, On Our Own. Smollett also starred alongside his sister Jurnee Smollett as Samuel L. Jackson's son in the critically acclaimed feature film Eve's Bayou, directed by Kasi Lemmons. He was in ABC Family's The Middleman. Jake portrayed Noser, a character derived from Javier Grillo-Marxuach's comic book. The entire cast of The Middleman sat on the panel for Comic-Con in July 2009.
In 2016 Smollett joined his five brothers and sisters on Food Network to cook family style meals every Saturday on "Smollett Eats". He has also recently appeared guest judging on Food Network's hit show "Chopped Junior". In 2017 Jake will join Rachael Ray on The Rachael Ray Show all season long for cooking segments.
Personal life
Smollett has three brothers and two sisters: Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett, Jussie Smollett, Jurnee Smollett and Jocqui Smollett.
Acting roles
Filmography
Actor
2019
Living by Design with Jake and Jazz (TV Series)
- Shay (2019)
2009
Pitch This (Video short) as
Luke
2008
The Middleman (TV Series) as
Noser
- The Palindrome Reversal Palindrome (2008) - Noser
- The Clotharian Contamination Protocol (2008) - Noser
- The Vampiric Puppet Lamentation (2008) - Noser
- The Obsolescent Cryogenic Meltdown (2008) - Noser
- The Ectoplasmic Panhellenic Investigation (2008) - Noser
- The Cursed Tuba Contingency (2008) - Noser
- The Boy-Band Superfan Interrogation (2008) - Noser
- The Flying Fish Zombification (2008) - Noser
- The Manicoid Teleportation Conundrum (2008) - Noser
- The Sino-Mexican Revelation (2008) - Noser
- The Accidental Occidental Conception (2008) - Noser
1997
Eve's Bayou as
Poe Batiste
1994
On Our Own (TV Series) as
Joc Jerrico
- The Tonsil Tale (1995) - Joc Jerrico
- The Easy Way (1995) - Joc Jerrico
- Little Rascals (1995) - Joc Jerrico
- Girl Talk (1995) - Joc Jerrico
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (1995) - Joc Jerrico
- Obstacle Illusion (1995) - Joc Jerrico
- The Boarder (1995) - Joc Jerrico
- Parents' Night (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- All I Want for Christmas (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- Baby Blues (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- A Family Affair (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- Bonnie Is Really Clyde (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- Bargain Basement (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- Swiss Family Jerricos (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- Nok 'til You Drop (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- A Matter of Principal (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- Matchmaker Mama (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- Last Tango in St. Louis (1994) - Joc Jerrico
- Pilot (1994) - Joc Jerrico
1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV Series) as
Jake
- Miracle in Oaktown (1992) - Jake
Producer
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Couch & Kitchen (TV Series) (executive producer) (pre-production)
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RAW with Jake Smollett (TV Series) (executive producer)
2019
Living by Design with Jake and Jazz (TV Series) (co-executive producer - 16 episodes)
- Lisa and Tyler (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Dominique (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Aimi and Titus (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Ken (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Camirin and Collin (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Glenda and Darryll (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Calethia (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Shakerra and Angela (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Diana (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Brandi (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Maura (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Jessica (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Mel (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Taylor (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Shay (2019) - (co-executive producer)
- Meghan (2019) - (co-executive producer)
2016
Smollett Eats (TV Series) (executive producer)
2009
Pitch This (Video short) (producer)
Director
2006
Model Workout with Troy Warwell (Video)
Writer
2009
Pitch This (Video short)
Editor
2021
B-Boy Blues
Thanks
2009
Amanda's Return (Short) (special thanks)
Self
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RAW with Jake Smollett (TV Series) as
Self - Host
2022
Sherri (TV Series) as
Self
- Charlamagne tha God/Jake Smollett (2022) - Self
2019
Living by Design with Jake and Jazz (TV Series) as
Self
- 302: Kalen (2022) - Self
- 301: Aria (2022) - Self
- 216: Stacy & Alain (2021) - Self
- 215: Rashonda & Eric (2021) - Self
- 214: Tiffany (2021) - Self
- 213: Kim (2021) - Self
- 212: Brittany (2021) - Self
- 211: Zuirrae & Jae (2021) - Self
- 210: Jaime (2021) - Self
- 209: LeAnne (2021) - Self
- 208: Ebony & Robert (2021) - Self
- 207: Raushanah (2021) - Self
- 206: Stefany & Fredrick (2021) - Self
- 205: Lisa & Stephen (2021) - Self
- 204: Heather B. and Horse (2021) - Self
- 203: Jaye (2021) - Self
- 202: Erica & Kingsley (2021) - Self
- 201: Ashley and Herbert (2021) - Self
- Lisa and Tyler (2019) - Self
- Dominique (2019) - Self
- Aimi and Titus (2019) - Self
- Ken (2019) - Self
- Camirin and Collin (2019) - Self
- Glenda and Darryll (2019) - Self
- Calethia (2019) - Self
- Shakerra and Angela (2019) - Self
- Diana (2019) - Self
- Brandi (2019) - Self
- Maura (2019) - Self
- Jessica (2019) - Self
- Mel (2019) - Self
- Taylor (2019) - Self
- Meghan (2019) - Self
2021
Save the Leftovers (TV Series) as
Self - Judge
- A Tale of Two Fridges (2021) - Self - Judge
2019
Living by Design Holiday Special (TV Special) as
Self
2016
Rachael Ray (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 28 May 2018 (2018) - Self
- Dr. Oz Is Here, and He's Breaking Down the Latest Headlines (2018) - Self
- Jussie Smollett, From the Hit Show "Empire" (2017) - Self
- Rachael and Her Hubby, John, Kick Off 4th of July with a Red, White and Blue Cocktail! (2017) - Self
- All Your Grilling Questions Answered Today! Chef Marc Murphy Break Down the Basics of Setting Up Your Grill! (2017) - Self
- Jesse Palmer Is Rachael's Co-Host Today, and They're Honoring Our Veterans with a Huge Surprise for One Army Sergeant! Plus, Jake Smollett! (2016) - Self
- Two Super Powers Unite: Organizational Pro Peter Walsh and Fashion Pro Gretta Monahan Help One NYC Fashion School Get Decluttered! (2016) - Self
- Dr. Oz Is Answering Your Most "Googled" Medical Questions -- Like the Best Way to Get Rid of Hiccups! (2016) - Self
2018
The Chew (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Countdown to Summer (2018) - Self - Guest
- DNA Dishes (2018) - Self - Guest
2016
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self
- Ali Fedotowsky-Manno/Rob Schneider/Benjamin Hollingsworth/Jake Smollett & Jazz Smollett (2018) - Self
- Lori Loughlin & Erin Krakow/Renee Lawless/Jake Smollett/Lindsey Stirling (2017) - Self
- Joel & Victoria Osteen/Jake Smollett (2016) - Self
2018
Today (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 25 April 2018 (2018) - Self - Guest
2016
Clash of the Grandmas (TV Series) as
Self - Judge
- Grandma's World Tour (2016) - Self - Judge
2016
Chopped Junior (TV Series) as
Self - Judge
- Bug Bites (2016) - Self - Judge
2016
Smollett Eats (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 24 September 2016 (2016) - Self
- Jocqui Shows His Chops (2016) - Self
- Southern Shindig (2016) - Self
- Midnight Barbecue (2016) - Self
- Truck U (2016) - Self
- Improv Eats (2016) - Self
- Four Men & a Baby (2016) - Self
2008
39th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self
Archive Footage
2016
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self
- Cooking Show (2016) - Self
References
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