Jake Epstein

Jake Epstein
Epstein in 2016
Born
Jacob Lee Epstein

(1987-01-16) January 16, 1987
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1999–present
SpouseVanessa Smythe (m. 2018)
Children1
MotherKathy Kacer

Jacob Lee Epstein (born January 16, 1987) is a Canadian actor and singer. He is known for playing Craig Manning, a musician with bipolar disorder, on Degrassi: The Next Generation. He has also had recurring roles in the television series Designated Survivor and The Hardy Boys.

On Broadway, Epstein originated the role of Gerry Goffin in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He has also starred as Melchior in the national tour of Spring Awakening and played Will in the national tour of American Idiot.