Jake Manley Explained

Jake Manley
Birth Date:23 August 1991
Birth Place:Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2012–present

Jake Manley (born August 23, 1991) is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles as Jack Morton in the Netflix series The Order, Brad in the NBC series Heroes Reborn, Fisher Webb in the CW series iZombie, Shane in A Dog’s Journey (2019), George Waller in Brotherhood (2019),[1] Dean Taylor in Infamous (2020) and York in Holidate (2020).

Early life

Manley was born in Oakville, Ontario.[2] He attended and graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School.[3]

Career

In 2012, Manley made his acting debut in the CW drama series, Beauty & the Beast. Following on from his first role, Manley won other roles on a variety of TV shows including Cracked, Heroes Reborn, iZombie and American Gods.[4] [5]

In 2017, it was reported that Manley would star alongside Gage Munroe and Dylan Everett in the film Brotherhood.[6]

On April 17, 2018, it was announced by Deadline that Manley would star in a main role as Jack Morton in the Netflix horror-drama series, The Order.[7] [8]

In 2019, Manley starred as Willie West in Roland Emmerich's war film Midway.

In May 2019, Manley was cast in the Netflix romantic comedy Holidate.[9] In the same month, it was announced that Manley would star alongside Bella Thorne in the heist thriller film Infamous.[10] [11] The film was released on June 12, 2020.[12]

Personal life

Manley began dating actress Jocelyn Hudon in 2015. The couple got engaged on August 26, 2020.[13] They eloped in Las Vegas on Halloween 2021.[14] Currently, they reside in Los Angeles, California.[15] [16]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Bad Hair DayKyle Timmons
2017Nanny NightmareOwen
2018Seven in HeavenDerek
2019data-sort-value="Dog's Journey, A" A Dog's Journey Shane
Midway[17] Willie West
BrotherhoodGeorge Waller
2020InfamousDean Taylor
HolidateYork
2022PursuitDetective Mike Breslin
2023Welcome to RedvilleLeo
2024Outlaw PosseSouthpaw
TBACreepersRick

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Beauty & the BeastDerek MooreEpisode: "Out of Control"
2013CrackedKyle AlpernEpisode: "Cherry Blossoms"
2015Heroes RebornBradRecurring role
2016American GothicYoung Tom PriceEpisode: "Freedom from Fear"
2017American GodsBartholomewEpisode: "A Prayer for Mad Sweeney"
CasualHarvardEpisode: "Troubleshooting"
2018TrollvilleDanielEpisodes: "Sex Party" and "Broken Chair"
iZombieFisher WebbRecurring role
2019Project Blue BookToby McManusEpisode: "The Fuller Dogfight"
2019–2020data-sort-value="Order, The" The OrderJack MortonMain role
2023data-sort-value="Consultant, The" The ConsultantPatriceEpisodes: "Elephant", "Hammer"
Love in the MaldivesJared JosephHallmark Channel Television Movie

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Local Jake Manley stars in new film Brotherhood. Oakville News. August 4, 2020. May 9, 2021.
  2. Web site: Jake Manley. Wonderland Magazine. July 21, 2020. September 17, 2020.
  3. Web site: Lights, camera, action their natural choice. Inside Halton. August 9, 2008. September 17, 2020.
  4. Web site: Jake Manley. Provost. Ashira. Avant Magazine. February 27, 2019. February 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060153/https://www.avantemag.com/jake-manley. dead.
  5. Web site: Oakville actor lands lead in new Netflix supernatural drama. Yanchus. Kathy. Inside Halton. February 22, 2019. February 27, 2019.
  6. Web site: 'Revenant' Actor Brendan Fletcher, Brendan Fehr Join Indie 'Brotherhood' . Vlessing . Etan . The Hollywood Reporter . September 29, 2017 . February 28, 2019.
  7. Web site: Netflix Picks Up 'The Order' Horror Drama Series Starring Jake Manley & Sarah Grey. Andreeva. Nellie. April 17, 2018. Deadline Hollywood. February 27, 2019.
  8. Web site: Who Plays Jack Morton On 'The Order'? Jake Manley Says He Sees A Lot Of Himself In The Character. Sorren. Martha. Bustle. March 7, 2019. March 7, 2019.
  9. Web site: Luke Bracey, Jessica Capshaw, Frances Fisher, Jake Manley, Kristin Chenoweth & More Join Emma Roberts In 'Holidate' Film At Netflix. Deadline Hollywood. Amanda. N'Duka. May 14, 2019. May 26, 2019.
  10. Web site: Cannes: Jake Manley to Star in 'Southland' Opposite Bella Thorne (EXCLUSIVE). Lang. Brent. Variety. May 10, 2019. May 26, 2019.
  11. Web site: Canadian Actor Jake Manley Goes All American For His Gritty Role In "Infamous" Opposite Bella Thorne. Untitled Magazine. June 22, 2020. October 27, 2020.
  12. Web site: Bella Thorne Social Media Crime Thriller 'Infamous' Snapped Up By Vertical Entertainment. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. May 11, 2020. May 19, 2020.
  13. Web site: Jocelyn Hudon Spills on Her Engagement to Jake Manley and Her 'Gilmore Girls'-Inspired Proposal (Exclusive). Behar. Deidre. Entertainment Weekly. August 26, 2020. September 17, 2020.
  14. Web site: 'The Order' co-stars Jocelyn Hudon and Jake Manley were married by a zombie Elvis in Las Vegas . Schnurr. Samantha. Entertainment Weekly. March 7, 2022. October 25, 2023.
  15. Web site: Local Jake Manley stars in new film Brotherhood. Collins. Tyler. Oakville News. August 4, 2020. September 17, 2020.
  16. Web site: Actor Jake Manley Shares Some Of His Favorite Summer Haute Spots Around Los Angeles. Romeyn. Kathryn. Los Angeles Confidential. May 8, 2019. September 17, 2020.
  17. Web site: Jake Manley: Interview. A Book of Magazine. May 18, 2019. June 3, 2019.