Jake Picking
Biography
Jake Picking, born March 2, 1991, in Erlangen, Germany, is an American actor. He has appeared in a range of film and television projects, with a credited filmography of nineteen roles. Picking is most recognized for his portrayal of Rock Hudson in the Netflix series Hollywood, which premiered in 2020 and was created by Ryan Murphy. His film work includes appearances in Patriots Day (2016), the comedy Blockers (2018), and the 2022 sequel Top Gun: Maverick. He is listed in the TMDB database as a male performer, and his professional activity is recorded under the name Jake Picking without alternative aliases.
Career overview
Jake Picking was born on March 2, 1991, in Erlangen, Germany, and works as an American actor. His career includes a range of film and television work, with TMDB listing nineteen credited roles. Picking first gained broader attention with his appearance in the 2016 feature Patriots Day, a dramatization of the Boston Marathon bombing. He followed that with a supporting part in the 2018 comedy Blockers, further establishing his presence in mainstream cinema.
In television, Picking is most recognized for portraying Rock Hudson in the Netflix series Hollywood, which premiered in 2020 and was created by Ryan Murphy. The role highlighted his ability to embody a historic Hollywood icon within a period‑drama setting. Most recently, he appeared in the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, adding a high‑profile action film to his résumé. Across these projects, Picking has demonstrated versatility, moving between dramatic, comedic, and action‑oriented performances while maintaining a steady output of credited work.
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Full Filmography
18 titles- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) as Lt. Brigham 'Harvard' Lennox
- The First Lady (2022) as Young Gerald Ford
- The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022) as Rick Duggan
- Spin Me Round (2022) as Ben
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Hollywood (2020) as Rock Hudson
- Horse Girl (2020) as Brian
- Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) as Shawn
- Blockers (2018) as Kyler
- Only the Brave (2017) as Anthony Rose
- Angie Tribeca (2016) as Emerson Lake-Palmer
- Patriots Day (2016) as Sean Collier
- Dirty Grandpa (2016) as Cody
- Goat (2016) as Dixon Rowley
- Chasing Life (2014) as Sean
- Ironside (2013) as Nate
- The Way Way Back (2013) as Chad
- The Incredible Edible
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What movies or TV shows is Jake Picking best known for?
Jake Picking is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Top Gun: Maverick (2022), The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022), Stars in the House (2020), Hollywood (2020).
When and where was Jake Picking born?
Jake Picking was born on March 2, 1991 in Erlangen, Germany.
How many credits does Jake Picking have?
Jake Picking has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2013 to 2022.
What is Jake Picking's background in cinema and television?
Jake Picking, born March 2, 1991, in Erlangen, Germany, is an American actor. He has appeared in a range of film and television projects, with a credited filmography of nineteen roles. Picking is most recognized for his portrayal of Rock Hudson in the Netflix series Hollywood, which premiered in 2020 and was created by...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) as Lt. Brigham 'Harvard' Lennox — aged about 31
- The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022) as Rick Duggan — aged about 31
- Only the Brave (2017) as Anthony Rose — aged about 26
- Hollywood (2020) as Rock Hudson — aged about 29
- Chasing Life (2014) as Sean — aged about 23
- Patriots Day (2016) as Sean Collier — aged about 25
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