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Mark Jack Johnson Weinberg (born May 28, 1978), also known as Jack Johnson, is a famous American actor and comedian in Hollywood. He is famous for playing Nick Miller in the sitcom Here Comes Jess. He has played several important supporting roles in comedy films. Paper Hearts, 21 Jump Street, Get Him to the Greek, and Safety Not Guaranteed are some of his famous films.
Jake Johnson played major roles in the films Drinking Buddies and Police. He played the role of Lowery Cruthers in Colin Trevorrow’s 2015 sci-fi action film Jurassic World. He also played Tom Cruise’s partner in 2017’s The Mummy.
He co-wrote and produced the comedy film Digging for Fire, in which he also starred. He also has a flourishing modeling career. He signed a contract with high-end car brand Dodge Dart Fiat Cars and appeared in the music video Rouse Yourself.
Jake Johnson has also served as a voice actor in video games such as Lego Dimensions and Lego Jurassic World.
American actor
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| full name: | Mark Jack Johnson Weinberg |
| stage name: | Jack Johnson |
| date of birth: | May 28, 1978 (46 years old) |
| place of birth: | Evanston, Illinois, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.78m |
| parents: | Ken Weinberg, Eve Johnson |
| brothers and sisters: | Dan Johnson, Rachel Johnson |
| Wife • Spouse: | Irene Payne ( m. 2006) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| children: | Olivia Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson |
| Profession: | Actor • Comedian |
| net worth: | $8 million |
Early life and education
Ken Weinberg became Jack Johnson’s father on May 28, 1978, in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He was named Jack in honor of his uncle, who died in a car accident a year before he was born. One of his uncles was named Mark Johnson.
Jack Johnson’s mother, Eve Johnson, raised him and his siblings, Dan Johnson and Rachel Johnson. His father, Ken Weinberg, was a car dealer and his mother, Eve Johnson, was an artist. Unfortunately, his parents separated when he was very young. Later, he developed a close relationship with his father. He is of mixed ethnicity. His mother is of English, Irish, and Polish Catholic descent while his father is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin.
Jack Johnson attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, where he received his diploma and then attended the University of Iowa. He changed his last name from his father to his mother’s maiden name while in high school. He excelled in sports. He joined the Sunday Men’s Basketball League and played in many games.
Jack Johnson developed an interest in writing during college. He wrote a play to get into the Tisch School of the Arts’ playwriting department. His acceptance into this top playwright and performing arts school gave him the confidence that would eventually help him become an actor and writer. His next goal was to perform his plays on stage. He wrote the play Cousins, which was performed by Ensemble Studio Theater.
Jack Johnson was a member of the sketch comedy group Midwesterners for five years and performed at several well-known venues, including Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and Surf Reality. During his time with the club, he made significant contributions to the structure, writing, and presentation of the shows. He had to work several odd jobs to make ends meet. He had a bad experience as a waiter at a nearby casino because he had to work the night shift, which he later described as a terrible experience. He was also a production assistant.
Jack Johnson, who has performed in several plays in Los Angeles, has reached an agreement with Samantha Daniels, who is represented by an entertainment company.
Profession
In 2007, Jake Johnson made his debut in the web series Derek & Simon: The Show. In the same year, he also appeared in the TV shows Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Unit. In 2008, he made his debut in the action film Red Band, where he appeared briefly. In 2009, he got his first major role in the romantic comedy Paper Hearts.
In the film, Jake Johnson plays a documentary filmmaker named Nicholas Jasenovic who travels with his fellow filmmaker Michael Cera, and the two embark on a journey that ultimately leads to their respective love stories. The film only attracted a small audience and critics were divided about it.
In the same year, he acted in the crime drama Lie to Me in an episode called Love You Forever. Then, he acted in the romantic comedy Ceremony. Although the film featured well-known actors such as Michael Angarano and Uma Thurman, Jake Johnson managed to steal the spotlight with his adorable performance. Later, he played Jesus Christ in the drug-fuelled comedy A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas in 2011. In the same year, he also played a small role as Eli in the romantic comedy Nothing in Return. Then, he played a role in the American TV sitcom Here Comes Jess. He became famous for this show.
Thanks to Here Comes Jess, he got the chance to play a mature comedic role on television. He was loved by many for his role as Nick Miller. Poor Nick failed at almost everything he did, even in relationships. The show was a huge success and ran for seven seasons. With the show, Jake Johnson received his first Teen Choice Award nomination for Best Comedy Actor.
Later, he received numerous nominations in other categories for his outstanding performances at numerous award ceremonies. In addition, he was nominated for the TCA Comedy Individual Achievement Award. In 2013, Jake Johnson played the lead role in another comedy movie. He starred in the movie Drinking Buddies with Olivia Wilde. His character was Luke, who worked with Olivia Wilde’s character Kate.
They both worked at a brewery that brewed beer, and both got drunk but had incredible chemistry. In 2014, he made his voice acting debut in the computer-animated comedy film The Lego Movie. Since then, he has voiced several animated films and TV series, including High School USA, BoJack Horseman, We Bare Bears, Gay Detective, and The Smurfs: The Lost Village.
Jake Johnson played a key role in the 2015 sci-fi adventure film Jurassic World. He played Lowery Cruthers, who possessed all the knowledge of the park. The following year, he made his screenwriting debut with the comedy Digging for Fire. He wrote the script for the film with Joe Swanberg. Joe Swanberg and Jake Johnson worked together again in the 2017 comedy film To Win It All. In the film, he also played the lead role. He played the character Eddie Garrett, who struggles with gambling addiction.
Later, Jake Johnson teamed up with Tom Cruise to film the 2017 action film The Mummy. In 2018, he co-starred with Ed Helms, Jeremy Renner and Jon Hamm in the comedy film Tag. In the same year, he also voiced Peter B. Parker in the computer-animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
He played the lead role of ex-con Grey McConnell in ABC’s crime drama series Stumptown. He was chosen to play Ben Hopkins in Netflix’s adult animated comedy series Hoops.
personal life
Jack Johnson has been married to artist Erin Payne since 2006. They have twin daughters, Olivia Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson.
Since Jack Johnson has always kept his relationships secret, many fans were surprised to learn that he was getting married.
net worth
Jack Johnson is an American comedian and actor who has a net worth of $8 million.
social media
- Instagram: @mrjakejohnson
- Twitter: @jakejohnsonbae
