Jake Epstein

Biography

Jacob Lee Epstein 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

Career Overview

Jake Epstein has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hearts Around the Table Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Oy to the World, Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving, Sincerely Truly Christmas. 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

47

Birth Date

1987-01-16 00:00:00

Birth Place

Toronto, Canada

Known For

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  Oy to the World
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  Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving
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  Sincerely Truly Christmas
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  Laughing All the Way
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  Danger Next Door
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  Christmas at Maple Creek

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Hearts Around the Table Collection (4 titles)
• Unwrapping Christmas Collection (2 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Brooke D'Orsay (1 collaborations)
• Haven Gin (1 collaborations)
• Juliette Hawk (1 collaborations)
• David Julian Hirsh (1 collaborations)
• Curtis Lovell (1 collaborations)
• Ryder Miller (1 collaborations)
• Shaye Quinn (1 collaborations)
• Marika Siewert (1 collaborations)
• Samaya Stark (1 collaborations)
• Wayne Corbeil (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (47 credits)

  • Oy to the World

    Jake Cohen

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Degrassi: Whatever It Takes

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient

    Josh Adler

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving

    Josh Adler

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act

    Josh Adler

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love

    Josh Adler

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion

    Benjamin Hall

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny

    Benjamin Hall

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • The Last Timbit

    Shane

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

    - The Man in the Stadium (2025) ... Andrew Cartwright actor actors
    2024
  • Mistletoe Murders

    - The Ides of December (2) (2025) ... Noah Johnson actor actors

    - The Ides of December (1) (2025) ... Noah Johnson actor actors

    - Death of a Humbug (2) (2024) ... Noah Johnson actor actors

    - Death of a Humbug (1) (2024) ... Noah Johnson actor actors
    2024
  • Sincerely Truly Christmas

    Robert Riley

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Laughing All the Way

    Mike Baxter

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Wedding Contract

    Adam

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • What We Do for Love

    Jason Sharpe

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Candy Cane Candidate

    Parker

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Eight Gifts of Hanukkah

    Daniel

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Danger Next Door

    Ben

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Hardy Boys

    - An Unexpected Return (2022) ... Mr. Munder actor actors

    - Captured! (2022) ... Mr. Munder actor actors

    - A Midnight Scare (2022) ... Mr. Munder actor actors

    - The Doctor’s Orders (2022) ... Mr. Munder actor actors

    - Hunting an Intruder (2022) ... Mr. Munder actor actors
    2021
  • Christmas at Maple Creek

    Carter

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Mistletoe & Menorahs

    Jonathan Silver

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • A Storybook Christmas

    Taylor

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Mouthpiece

    Danny

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Hudson & Rex

    - Den of Snakes (2022) ... Todd Harvey actor actors
    2019
  • The Umbrella Academy

    - Marigold (2022) ... Alphonso Hargreeves actor actors

    - Kugelblitz (2022) ... Alphonso Hargreeves actor actors

    - Pocket Full of Lightning (2022) ... Alphonso Hargreeves actor actors

    - World's Biggest Ball of Twine (2022) ... Alphonso Hargreeves actor actors

    - Meet the Family (2022) ... Alphonso Hargreeves actor actors
    2019
  • Home for the Holidays

    Charles Ponzi

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • FANatic

    James Douglas

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Star Trek: Discovery

    - Die Trying (2020) ... Dr. Attis actor actors
    2017
  • Frankie Drake Mysteries

    - A Brother in Arms (2019) ... Bruce Fordham actor actors
    2017
  • Private Eyes

    - A Star Is Torn (2021) ... Harrison Kent actor actors
    2016
  • Designated Survivor

    - Run (2018) ... Chuck Russink actor actors

    - Target (2018) ... Chuck Russink actor actors

    - Bad Reception (2018) ... Chuck Russink actor actors

    - Capacity (2018) ... Chuck Russink actor actors

    - Kirkman Agonistes (2018) ... Chuck Russink actor actors
    2016
  • Charming Christmas

    Woody

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Full Out

    Coach Pierce

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Borealis

    Fergus

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • 4th Man Out

    Marc Peters

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Jesse

    Jesse Turner

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Blood Pressure

    Josh Trestman

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Suits

    - Whatever It Takes (2019) ... Brian Altman actor actors

    - If the Shoe Fits (2019) ... Brian Altman (voice) actor actors

    - Stalking Horse (2019) ... Brian Altman actor actors

    - The Greater Good (2019) ... Brian Altman actor actors

    - Whale Hunt (2019) ... Brian Altman actor actors
    2011
  • My Babysitter's a Vampire

    - Blue Moon (2011) ... David Stachowski actor actors
    2011
  • Degrassi Goes Hollywood

    Craig Manning

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Degrassi Spring Break Movie

    Craig Manning

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Charlie Bartlett

    Dustin Lauderbach

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi

    Craig Manning

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Degrassi

    - High Fidelity (2) (2006) ... Craig Manning actor actors

    - High Fidelity (1) (2006) ... Craig Manning actor actors

    - Total Eclipse of the Heart (2006) ... Craig Manning actor actors

    - Our Lips Are Sealed (2) (2006) ... Craig Manning actor actors

    - Our Lips Are Sealed (1) (2006) ... Craig Manning actor actors
    2001
  • Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire

    Duffy

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Quints

    Brad

    actor

    actors
    2000