Cirroc Lofton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cirroc Lofton
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![]() Lofton as member of a panel at a Star Trek Deep Space Nine convention in 2013
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Born | Los Angeles, California, US
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August 7, 1978
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
Known for | Jake Sisko (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) |
Family | Kenny Lofton (uncle) |
Cirroc Lofton (born August 7, 1978) is an American actor and podcaster. He started acting when he was nine years old. He is best known for playing Jake Sisko on the popular 1990s TV show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
About Cirroc Lofton
Cirroc Lofton was born in Los Angeles, California. He is the nephew of Kenny Lofton, a famous former baseball player for Major League Baseball.
His Acting Career
Cirroc Lofton's acting journey began with small parts. His first big role was in a children's show called Econ and Me in 1989. This show taught kids about economics.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Cirroc Lofton's most famous role was playing Jake Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This science fiction TV series aired from 1993 to 1999. Jake Sisko was the son of the main character, Benjamin Sisko. This was his longest role on television.
Other TV Shows
After Star Trek, Lofton appeared in other TV shows.
- In 2003, he was in an episode of 7th Heaven. He played a character named Maynard.
- He also had a regular role as a basketball player named Curtis Thorpe in the show The Hoop Life.
- Later, he played a law student named Anthony Carter in the drama series Soul Food.
- In 2006, he was in an episode of CSI: Miami called "Darkroom."