Best known for playing Andrew ‘Stiv’ Stivic in ‘The Twilight Zone: 2002’, Ben Wheeler in ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’, and Lil’ Z in ‘Animal Kingdom’.
Films
- PursuitDetective Jake2022
- The Last Full MeasureYoung Hall2019
- The Devil’s CandyRay Smilie2015
- LitLucas2014
- Deep Dark CanyonNate Towne2012
- The Twilight Zone: The Movie – Special EditionAndrew ‘Stiv’ Stivic2002
TV shows
- Animal KingdomDeran Cody / Lil’Z (main role)2018–2021
- The Haves and the Have NotsBen Wheeler (main role)2013–2021
- Law & Order: Special Victims UnitNate Rando2011
- It’s Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaYoung Charlie2010
- FlashForwardYoung Charlie2009
- The Twilight Zone: The Movie – Special EditionAndrew ‘Stiv’ Stivic2002
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About Jake Weary
Jake Weary is an American actor and musician born in 1990. He began his career with guest roles on television before gaining prominence as Ben Wheeler on the Tyler Perry drama ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’. He also recently played the ruthless Lil’ Z in the crime drama ‘Animal Kingdom’.
FAQs
What is Jake Weary best known for?
He is best known for his role as Ben Wheeler in Tyler Perry’s ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ and as Deran Cody (Lil’ Z) in ‘Animal Kingdom’.
Is Jake Weary related to someone in the industry?
Yes, his mother is actress and singer Susie Weary (née Susie Hoffs?). He is the son of Susie Weary and Jay Weary.
Has Jake Weary appeared in any major films?
He has appeared in films such as ‘The Last Full Measure’ (2019) and ‘The Devil’s Candy’ (2015), though his television work is more prominent.
What year did Jake Weary start acting?
He began acting professionally in the early 2000s, with his first notable role being in the 2002 anthology film ‘The Twilight Zone: The Movie’.
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