Jake Lacy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jake Lacy |
| Occupation | Actor |
Jake Lacy (born Feburary 14) is an American television and film actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Casey Marion Davenport on ABC sitcom Better with You, and had a leading roles on "C'est Mol".
Early life
editLacy was born in Pittsford, Vermont. [1] Lacy grew up in Brandon, Vermont where he attended Otter Valley Union High School. There Jake took vocational theater classes and embarked in acting roles. Although he was also an athlete playing hockey, soccer and baseball, he slowly began choosing to be in plays over laying sports. In 2008, Lacy graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, N.C. After graduation, Jake worked odd jobs in the state of New York. Jake performed his jobs, consisting of being a gym receptionist, a bar-back at a club and a waiter, all while going on auditions during the day, until finally receiving the role in Better with You.[2]
Acting career
editJake acted in high school and performed on professional stages in the production's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as Demetrius (in Hartford Stage's production), and "Much Ado About Nothing" as Conrad (in the Oberon Theater Ensemble's production).[3] Jake received brief roles in a few episodes of "Guiding Light" before its cancellation.[4] In 2010, Jake received a lead role in the Columbia thesis film "C'est Mol."[5] Still Jake undoubtedly received his big break in Fall 2010 in the television show Better with You.[6]
Personal life
editJake Lacy has a unique interest in Legos and even owns a Lego watch. Jake's co-stars from Better with You often mock this very real life hobby of his.[7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | C'est Mol |
Television
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Better with You | Casey Marion Davenport | Television series |
References
edit- ^ Pop Tower: Jake Lacy
- ^ 'Better With You' is actor Jake Lacy's first big break
- ^ Pop Tower: Jake Lacy
- ^ 'Better With You' is actor Jake Lacy's first big break
- ^ JAKE LACY: Casey on ABC's 'Better with You'
- ^ Joanna Garcia & Jake Lacy Play Couple In ABC Family Drama ‘Better With You’
- ^ Better with you: How Casey resembles Jake lacy