Jake McDorman

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Characters played by Jake McDorman

Brian Finch — Limitless (2015)

A 28-year-old struggling musician who discovers NZT-48, a drug granting him peak cognitive abilities for twelve hours. He uses these enhanced skills to assist FBI Agent Rebecca Harris while carefully concealing the drug and his immunity shots from the authorities.

Jim — Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

FBI tactical team member.

Raymond — Aquamarine (2006)

Raymond is a local lifeguard whom Aquamarine, Claire, and Hailey are interested in romantically. Although he initially rejects Aquamarine because he does not understand her behavior, he gradually bonds with her. After discovering her mermaid form, he still risks himself to rescue her and later asks her to return.

Charlie MacNeel — Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story (2015)

A news reporter and crew member. He discovers incriminating footage, confronts Milo, sees the Operator through a camera lens, and flees the house. He is later killed by the reanimated Milo.

Beau — Ideal Home (2018)

Beau is Bill's father and Erasmus's son, though Erasmus has never previously met him. Jailed on drug charges, he tells Bill to find his grandfather and later plans to take Bill away after his release. His drunk-driving incident with Bill in the car leads to Erasmus and Paul's custody of the boy.

Phillip Markoff — The Craigslist Killer (2011)

A brilliant medical student at Boston University and fiancé to Megan McAllister. He secretly harbors a violent nature, orchestrating brutal attacks and murders, beginning with Julissa Brisman, through manipulated Craigslist advertisements. His dual life unravels as police connect the crimes to his online postings.

Thurman Hayford — The Escape of Prisoner 614 (2018)

A small-town sheriff's deputy who, after losing his position, joins Jim Doyle in searching for the escaped Prisoner 614. He hopes the capture will restore his job, helps save Jim during a confrontation, and later questions the justice of the prisoner's conviction.

Dave — Echoes of Innocence (2005)

Dave is a newcomer to Sara's high school and a reporter who investigates her devotion and unusual visions under the pretext of writing a school-paper feature. As Sara grows to trust him, he reveals that he is actually Christopher, her missing childhood fiancé, and explains that he wanted proof she had kept her commitment.

Magnus Burwood — See You In Valhalla (2015)

His death initiates the story. Dressed as a Viking, he broke into a drug distributor's home carrying a sword and was shot. He had been living in the family home, left behind poetry and personal writings, and was reportedly seeking vengeance for his deceased girlfriend.

Brad Warner — Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006)

Athletic student and romantic interest navigating team dynamics.

Career Overview

Jake McDorman has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Die Hard with 1 titles. Signature works include Greek, Limitless, The Right Stuff. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
29
Birth Date
1986-07-08
Birth Place
Dallas, Texas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q549948), public domain (CC0).