Jake Weber Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: March 12, 1963 (Pisces)

Born In: London, England

Jake Weber is an English film, television and theatre actor best known for his roles in the movies ‘Dawn of the Dead’ and ‘Meet Joe Black’. He is also recognised for his role as ‘Joe DuBois’ in the long-running television series ‘Medium’. As a child, he had a very unusual upbringing, living a fast life with parents who were at the centre of London’s social life. His drug-dealing father used him as a drug mule and he also famously rolled marijuana joints for legendary rock bands at a very tender age. After completing his education at a series of institutions, he sought out work in Hollywood and began his career with small parts in A-list films. After his breakout role in the remake of ‘Dawn of the Dead’, he started getting substantial roles and regular work in films and television. As a theatre veteran, he has performed on Broadway, off-Broadway and regional theatre too. He is a series regular on several hit television and Netflix dramas like ‘Homeland’ and ’13 Reasons Why’, and continues to act in films too.
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Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In March

Also Known As: Jake T. Weber

Age: 61 Years, 61 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Diane Weber (m. 1995–2002)

father: Thomas Evelyn Weber

mother: Susan Ann Caroline Coriat

siblings: Charley Weber

children: Waylon Weber

Born Country: England

Actors American Men

Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

City: London, England

More Facts

education: Moscow Art Theatre, Middlebury College, The Juilliard School, Summerhill School

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    What movies has Jake Weber starred in?

    Jake Weber has appeared in movies such as "Dawn of the Dead," "Meet Joe Black," and "Hell on Wheels."
  • 2

    Has Jake Weber ever won any acting awards?

    Jake Weber has not won any major acting awards, but he is highly regarded for his performances in film and television.
  • 3

    Is Jake Weber active on social media?

    Yes, Jake Weber is active on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, where he shares updates and interacts with fans.
Childhood & Early Life
Jake T. Weber was born on March 19, 1964, in London, to Susan Ann Caroline and Thomas Evelyn ‘Tommy’ Weber. He has a younger brother, Charley.
His mother was a regular on the British social set and his father, who came from a wealthy family, was a professional racecar driver. His father later became a drug dealer who was constantly getting into trouble with authorities.
His mother died from a drug overdose when he was eight years old. She suffered from depression and schizophrenia.
Jake Webber and his brother spent their early childhood as drug mules for their father, and would often spend a significant amount of time at the mansions of world-famous rock banks like ‘The Rolling Stones’.
He studied at ‘Summerhill School’ in England, UK. Later on, he left for the U.S. and in 1986, graduated with a B.A. degree from Vermont’s ‘Middlebury College’ where he studied political science and English literature.
From 1986-90, he studied drama at ‘Juilliard School’ and later went to the then Soviet Union to study at the famous ‘Moscow Art Theatre’.
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Career
In 1989, Weber made his big screen debut with a small part in the war drama film ‘Born on the Fourth of July’.
In 1990, he made his television debut with a small role in the legal drama series ‘Law & Order’.
From 1991-95, he continued appearing in several notable films like ‘Bed & Breakfast’, ‘A Stranger Among Us’, ‘The Pelican Brief’, etc.
From 1995-96, he bagged the lead role of the physician ‘Dr. Matt Crower’ in the paranormal television drama series ‘American Gothic’. But the series was short-lived.
In 1998, he played a significant role, that of ‘Drew’, in the Brad Pitt-starrer movie ‘Meet Joe Black’.
From 1999-2000, he worked in several movies like ‘In Too Deep’, ‘U-571’, ‘The Cell’, etc.
In 2001, he played one of the lead roles, that of a newspaper employee ‘Jake Berman’, in the short-lived HBO sitcom ‘The Mind of the Married Man’.
In 2004, he bagged the role of Michael in the remake of horror film ‘Dawn of the Dead’.
In 2005, he portrayed role of the lead character’s husband ‘Joe DuBois’ in the television series ‘Medium’, which revolved around a woman who used her psychic abilities to solve crimes. The series lasted for six years.
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After the end of ‘Medium’ in 2011, he acted in a string of American and international films like ‘Chained’, ‘White House Down’, ‘Learning to Drive’, etc.
In 2014, he featured in television crime series ‘The Following’ and became a series regular on the drama ‘Hell on Wheels’.
In 2016, he bagged the recurring role of the lead character’s husband in the second season of the murder mystery series ‘Secrets and Lies’, and was also part of the Netflix series ‘Easy’.
Since 2017, he has had a recurring role in the hit television drama ‘Homeland’ and in the same year, he was seen in the war movie ‘Thank You for Your Service’.
Since 2018, he has been playing the recurring role of Barry Walker on the super-hit Netflix series ’13 Reasons Why’.
In 2019, he will be seen in movies like ‘Midway’, and later in ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’.
Throughout his 30-year career, he has performed in several Broadway, off-Broadway and regional theatres.
Family & Personal Life
From 1995 to 2002, Jake Weber was married to Diane Oreiro.
In 2006, Jake Webber’s father, who had struggled with drug addiction all his life, passed away. His son, Waylon Webber, was also born on March 24 that year.
In 2011, he split from his longtime partner, actress and handbag designer, Elizabeth Carey, who was also the mother of his child.
In 2017, he married his girlfriend, Korri Culbertson. He now lives in Los Angeles, California, with his family.
Facts About Jake Weber
Jake Weber is an accomplished musician and enjoys playing the guitar in his free time.
He is a passionate advocate for animal rights and supports various animal welfare organizations.
Jake Weber is known for his love of cooking and often shares recipes and cooking tips with his fans.
He is a dedicated environmentalist and actively promotes sustainability and conservation efforts.
Jake Weber has a great sense of humor and is known for his witty and playful personality on and off screen.

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