Jacob Artist facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jacob Artist
Artist in December 2013
Born	(1992-10-17) October 17, 1992 (age 32) Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actor singer dancer
Years active	2011–present

Jacob Artist is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He was born on October 17, 1992. Jacob is well-known for playing Jake Puckerman in the TV show Glee. He also played Brandon Fletcher in the drama series Quantico.

Early Life and Education

Jacob Artist was born in Buffalo, New York. His parents are Darrell and Judith Artist. He grew up in a town called Williamsville, New York. His father is African American, and his mother has Polish family roots. Jacob has a younger sister named Jenna. He took music lessons at the Community Music School in Buffalo.

In 2010, Jacob finished high school early. He graduated from Williamsville South High School. He was accepted into the Juilliard School for dance. However, he decided not to go to Juilliard. Instead, he chose to follow his dream of becoming an actor.

Acting Career Highlights

After high school, Jacob Artist moved to Los Angeles. This is where he started his acting career.

Early TV Appearances

Jacob appeared in an episode of the TV show Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures. He also acted in the television movie Blue Lagoon: The Awakening. These roles helped him get started in the entertainment world.

Starring in Glee

In July 2012, Jacob got a big role in the TV show Glee. He played Jake Puckerman. Jake was the younger half-brother of another character, Noah "Puck" Puckerman. Jacob first appeared in the fourth season of Glee. He became a main cast member for the fifth season. By the time the show ended in 2015, he had been in 36 episodes.

Roles in Quantico and Other Shows

In 2015, Jacob Artist joined the TV series Quantico. He played Brandon Fletcher. This character was an FBI recruit training at an academy. Jacob was also a guest star in an episode of the horror series American Horror Story: Roanoke. He played a character named Todd Connors.

Later, Jacob acted alongside famous actors like John Cusack in the thriller movie Blood Money. He also had a repeating role in the second season of The Arrangement. In that show, he played Wes Blaker.

Recent Projects

In 2019, Jacob Artist had a recurring role as Isaac in the comedy series Now Apocalypse. This show was created by filmmaker Gregg Araki. It was Jacob's third time working with Araki. They had previously worked together on the 2014 movie White Bird in a Blizzard and a short film called Here Now in 2015. In 2020, Jacob starred with his former Quantico co-star Johanna Braddy in the comedy movie The Get Together.

Film and Television Roles

Jacob Artist has appeared in various films and television shows.

Film Appearances

Television Appearances

See also

In Spanish: Jacob Artist para niños