Jake Johnson

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Characters played by Jake Johnson

Nick Miller — New Girl (2011)

One of the original loft roommates and Jess's close friend. He develops a long-term on-and-off romantic relationship with Jess, eventually breaking up with other partners to propose to her and start a family.

Peter B. Parker — Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

A weary, older alternate-universe Spider-Man who mentors Miles and rediscovers his heroic purpose.

Peter B. Parker — Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

Alternate version of Peter Parker from another universe who acts as a mentor to Miles Morales

Lowery — Jurassic World (2015)

Control room technician and park fan.

Barry (voice) — The Lego Movie (2014)

Office worker caught in corporate chaos.

Dusty Boyd — The Dink (2026)

Dusty Boyd is a gifted but insecure tennis instructor whose professional ambitions were derailed by a wrist injury in a match with Andy Roddick. He later learns pickleball, partners with Candace, and chooses to represent the pickleball players against his father Chuck’s wishes, ultimately defeating Andy Roddick and earning Chuck’s pride.

Chris Vail — The Mummy (2017)

Chris Vail is a Corporal who discovers Ahmanet’s tomb with Nick Morton in Iraq. After being bitten by a spider during the flight to Britain, he becomes possessed by Ahmanet and attacks the others, forcing Nick to kill him. His ghost later guides Nick, and Nick eventually resurrects him to search for a cure.

Principal Dadier — 21 Jump Street (2012)

Strict high school principal overseeing student discipline and campus safety.

Ryan Davis — Let's Be Cops (2014)

An unemployed former college quarterback who disguises himself as a police officer with his friend to cope with mid-life failures. He enthusiastically embraces the charade, researches procedures online, and modifies a decommissioned vehicle. Despite initial cowardice and a temporary fallout, he faces the criminal underworld and ultimately finds purpose by graduating from the LAPD academy.

Grouchy (voice) — Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

Cynical Smurf known for complaining.

Sebastian Cremmington — Neighbors (2014)

Rival or background figure in college party scenes.

Tommy — Self Reliance (2024)

Disaffected protagonist who accepts a 30-day dark web reality game show invitation. Navigates life-threatening challenges, bonds with allies like Maddy and James, reconciles with his estranged father Dennis, wins the competition, and ultimately seeks to reconnect with Maddy after learning the truth about the game.

Career Overview

Jake Johnson has 75 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Spider-Man: Spider-Verse Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Wildwood, New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. 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
75
Birth Date
1978-05-28
Birth Place
Evanston, Illinois, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q171525), public domain (CC0).