Jack DeSena facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jack DeSena
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DeSena at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2024
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John Patrick De Sena
December 6, 1987 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa Bierman (m. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
Jack DeSena is an American actor who has brought many characters to life. He was born on December 6, 1987. You might know his voice from popular animated shows. He is famous for playing Sokka in the Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He also voices Prince Callum in the Netflix series The Dragon Prince. Before his voice acting career, he was a regular on the sketch comedy show All That.
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Jack DeSena's Early Life and Career
Jack DeSena was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His family moved to Irvine, California in 1999. He went to Irvine High School there. Later, he studied at UCLA.
Getting Started in Comedy
Jack was very active in a comedy group called ComedySportz. This group performs funny improvisation games. It's similar to what you might see on the show Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
Joining All That
In 2002, Jack joined the cast of All That. This was for the show's seventh season. He quickly became known for his quick thinking and funny "ad-libbing." Ad-libbing means making up lines on the spot. In 2005, he won an award for his performance on the show.
Voice Acting and Other Roles
Jack DeSena is well-known for his voice acting. His most famous voice role is Sokka from Avatar: The Last Airbender. This popular animated series ran from 2005 to 2008. He also made a guest appearance as Jimmy Olsen in The Batman.
Web Series and TV Appearances
Jack worked on an online show called Dorm Life. This show was like a fake documentary. It won an award in 2008 for its writing and comedy. He also appeared in episodes of other TV shows. These include King of the Hill and Generator Rex. In 2012, he was in the Hulu series Battleground. He also appeared on the Nickelodeon show Sam & Cat in 2013. In this show, he played a judge in a texting competition.
Voice of Robin and Mr. Roberts
In 2014, Jack voiced Robin in the animated movie JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time. From 2014 to 2016, he played "Mr. Roberts" in the TV series 100 Things to Do Before High School.
Chris and Jack YouTube Channel
Since 2016, Jack has been creating comedy videos with his friend Chris W. Smith. They post these videos on their YouTube channel called "Chris and Jack."
Prince Callum in The Dragon Prince
Since 2018, Jack DeSena has been the voice of Prince Callum. Callum is a main character in the Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince. This show is very popular and has many fans. He also voices Monkie Kid in the Lego Monkie Kid series since 2020.
Jack DeSena's Work in Film and TV
Jack DeSena has worked on many different projects. Here is a list of some of his roles.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Wild | Eze | Voice role |
| 2014 | JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time | Robin | Voice role, released directly to video |
| 2015 | Movies in Space | The CORPLOX Race | Short film |
| 2016 | The White Room | Mysterious Man | Short film; also helped direct and produce |
| 2016 | The Veil | Christian | |
| 2018 | I Got This | Chris | Short film |
| 2018 | Missing Words | Unknown | Short film |
| 2019 | They Won't Last | Alex | Short film |
| 2019 | How To Get Out of Jury Duty | Unknown | Short film |
| 2021 | Too Late | David Zeller | |
| 2024 | Me, Myself & the Void | Jack |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002–05 | All That | Regular Performer | Appeared in 35 episodes |
| 2004 | Grounded for Life | Jack / Jimmy's Friend | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2005–08 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Sokka | Voice, main character |
| 2007 | King of the Hill | Kevin | Voice, episode: "Luanne Gets Lucky" |
| 2007 | The Batman | Jimmy Olsen | Voice, episode: "The Batman/Superman Story" |
| 2008–09 | Dorm Life | Shane Reilly | Appeared in 46 episodes; also a writer |
| 2011 | Generator Rex | Rand, Lance | Voice, episode: "Crash & Burn" |
| 2012 | Battleground | Cole Graner | Appeared in 13 episodes |
| 2013 | Sam & Cat | Head Judge | Episode: "#TextingCompetition" |
| 2014 | Melissa & Joey | James | Episode: "My Roof, My Rules" |
| 2014–16 | 100 Things to Do Before High School | Mr. Roberts | Appeared in 22 episodes |
| 2016 | House of Lies | Bruce | Episode: "Violent Agreement" |
| 2016 | Legendary Dudas | Wizard Waiter | Episode: "King Sam/Karate Kids" |
| 2016–present | Chris & Jack | Various roles | Appeared in 28 episodes; web series |
| 2017 | Veep | Hayden | Episode: "Omaha" |
| 2017 | Seven Bucks Digital Studios | Writer | Episode: "The Rock/s Independence Day Backyard Brawl with Wonder Woman's Samantha Jo" |
| 2018 | Sorry for Your Loss | Unknown | Episode: "A Widow Walks into a Wedding" |
| 2018–2024 | The Dragon Prince | Prince Callum | Voice, main character |
| 2020–present | Lego Monkie Kid | Monkie Kid, additional voices | Voice, main character |
| 2024 | Go! Go! Loser Ranger! | Fighter C | Voice, English dub |
| 2025 | Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX | Jezzi | Voice, English dub |
| TBA | The Coop | Writer | 2 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Sokka | |
| 2007 | Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth | ||
| 2008 | Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno | ||
| 2011 | Nicktoons MLB | Dudley Puppy |
Podcasts
| Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
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| 2021 | StarTripper!! | Dennek Dax | Episode: "013: The DaxxyCo Gig" |
See also
In Spanish: Jack DeSena para niños
