Jake Abel
Biography
Jake Abel is an American actor born on November 18, 1987, in Canton, Ohio. He began his career with roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie Go Figure and the television series Threshold. Abel also appeared in guest starring roles on Cold Case and ER. He was honored with a Rising Star award at the 16th Hamptons International Film Festival in 2008. Abel's film work includes The Lovely Bones, directed by Peter Jackson, and the web series Angel of Death. He was cast as Adam Milligan in the CW series Supernatural. Abel's known credits include 36 acting roles.
Career overview
Jake Abel is an American actor born on November 18, 1987, in Canton, Ohio. His acting career began with a role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Go Figure, where he played the character Spencer. Abel also had a recurring role on the television series Threshold and appeared in various guest starring roles on shows such as Cold Case and ER.
Abel's work in the film Flash of Genius earned him a Rising Star award at the 16th Hamptons International Film Festival in October 2008. He went on to appear in The Lovely Bones, directed by Peter Jackson, and the web series Angel of Death, which consists of 10 episodes. In 2009, Abel was cast as Adam Milligan in the CW series Supernatural.
As an actor, Jake Abel has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 36 known credits to his name. His versatility in taking on various roles has allowed him to work in both film and television, showcasing his range as a performer. Abel's early start in the entertainment industry has led to a successful career, with a content score of 100 on The Movie Database.
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36 titles- Unspoken (2026) as Bryan Christensen
- Fog of War (2025) as Gene Lewis
- The Red Mask (2025) as Ryan
- Walker (2021) as Kevin Golden
- Malignant (2021) as Derek Mitchell
- Son of the South (2021)
- Another Life (2019) as Sasha Harrison
- An Affair to Die For (2019) as Everett
- Dirty John (2018) as Trey
- Medal of Honor (2018) as Sgt. Brad Larson
- Shrimp (2018) as Daniel
- Almost Friends (2017) as Jack
- Love & Mercy (2015) as Mike Love
- Good Kill (2015) as M.I.C. Joseph Zimmer
- Against the Sun (2014) as Gene Aldrich
- The Host (2013) as Ian O'Shea
- Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) as Luke Castellan
- I Am Number Four (2011) as Mark James
- Inside (2011) as Kirk Francis
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) as Luke Castellan
- The Lovely Bones (2009) as Brian Nelson
- Angel of Death (2009) as Cameron Downes
- Angel of Death (2009) as Cameron Downes
- Strange Wilderness (2008) as Conservationist
- Tru Loved (2008) as Trevor
- Flash of Genius (2008) as Dennis
- Life (2007) as Tate
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Tyler Moser
- Supernatural (2005) as Adam Milligan / Michael
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005) as Kirk
- Threshold (2005) as Brian Janklow
- Go Figure (2005) as Spencer
- CSI: NY (2004) as Kyle Sheridan
- Cold Case (2003) as Doug Sommer
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Charlie Sheridan
- ER (1994) as Dylan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jake Abel best known for?
Jake Abel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Walker (2021), Malignant (2021), Another Life (2019), Dirty John (2018).
When and where was Jake Abel born?
Jake Abel was born on November 18, 1987 in Canton, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Jake Abel have?
Jake Abel has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2026.
What is Jake Abel's background in cinema and television?
Jake Abel is an American actor born on November 18, 1987, in Canton, Ohio. He began his career with roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie Go Figure and the television series Threshold. Abel also appeared in guest starring roles on Cold Case and ER. He was honored with a Rising Star award at the 16th Hamptons Inter...