Jake Picking, is an American actor and soundtrack performer recognized for his work in film and television.
He gained widespread recognition after portraying Rock Hudson in the Netflix miniseries Hollywood before appearing in acclaimed productions including Patriots Day, Goat, Top Gun: Maverick, The First Lady, The Greatest Beer Run Ever, and Running Point.
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| Name: | Jake Picking |
| Born: | March 2, 1991 (age 35 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Picking |
| Occupation: | Actor, Soundtrack Performer |
| Net Worth: | $3 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Jake Picking was born on March 2, 1991, in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany, where his father was stationed while serving in the United States Army. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Picking, in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States.
There are no publicly verified reports confirming that he has any siblings. He belongs to the White ethnicity and follows Christianity.
He attended New York University, studying Business, before leaving after one year to pursue an acting career full-time.
Career
Jake Picking made his feature film debut in The Way, Way Back (2013) before appearing in television productions such as Ironside and Chasing Life.
He continued building his career through supporting roles in Goat, Patriots Day, Dirty Grandpa, Only the Brave, Blockers, and Sicario: Day of the Soldado.
His breakthrough arrived in 2020 after portraying legendary actor Rock Hudson in the Netflix limited series Hollywood, a performance that received widespread praise.
He later joined the cast of Top Gun: Maverick as Lt. Brigham “Harvard” Lennox, appeared as young Gerald Ford in The First Lady, starred in The Greatest Beer Run Ever, and recently joined the comedy series Running Point, continuing to expand his career across both film and television.
Social Media
- Instagram: @jakepicking
Personal Life
Jake Picking, 35 years old, is single. There are no publicly verified reports confirming any past or present romantic relationships, and he has no children.
His hobbies include ice hockey, fitness, travelling, and watching classic films, interests that have influenced both his personal life and acting career. Jake Picking‘s height is 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm).
Net Worth
Jake Picking has a net worth of $3 million USD. His income is generated primarily from acting, television productions, feature films, soundtrack performances, brand collaborations, and commercial appearances.
His roles in successful productions such as Hollywood and Top Gun: Maverick have significantly contributed to his growing career and financial success.
Filmography
- The Way, Way Back (2013)
- Goat (2016)
- Patriots Day (2016)
- Dirty Grandpa (2016)
- Only the Brave (2017)
- Blockers (2018)
- Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
- Horse Girl (2020)
- Hollywood (2020)
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
- The First Lady (2022)
- The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022)
- Running Point (2026)