Jake Wood
Biography
Jake Dylan Wood is a British actor and podcaster born on July 12, 1972, in Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. He is known for playing Max Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and has made guest appearances in series including Only Fools and Horses and Red Dwarf. In 2014, he competed on the BBC series Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional dancer Janette Manrara. In the United States, he is known as the voice of the GEICO gecko in television advertisements for the American insurance company GEICO. Additionally, he began co-hosting the boxing podcast Pound for Pound with Spencer Oliver in 2018.
Career overview
Jake Dylan Wood is a British actor and podcaster born in Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom on July 12, 1972. Known for his television work, he is recognized for playing the role of Max Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. In addition to his role in EastEnders, Wood has made guest appearances in television series including Only Fools and Horses and Red Dwarf. In 2014, he competed on the BBC program Strictly Come Dancing, where he was partnered with professional dancer Janette Manrara.
Beyond his television acting work in the United Kingdom, Wood is known to audiences in the United States as the voice of the GEICO gecko in a series of television advertisements for the American insurance company GEICO. Expanding into audio media, he began co-hosting a boxing podcast titled Pound for Pound with Spencer Oliver in 2018. Throughout his career, Wood has accumulated numerous known acting credits across film and television projects.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- National Theatre Live: London Tide (2024) as Gaffer Hexam
- Legend of the Lizard (2024) as The Gecko
- Wolf Garden (2023) as John (voice)
- Beat the Chasers (2020) as Self
- EastEnders: Secrets from the Square (2020) as Himself
- Celebrity Catchphrase (2018) as Self - Contestant
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- The Best of Strictly Come Dancing - Len's Grand Finale (2016)
- Virtually Famous (2014) as Self - Panelist
- EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford (2010) as Max Branning
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- The Illusionist (2006) as Jurka
- Mayo (2006) as Dermot Voss
- The Golden Hour (2005) as PC Alex Ryan
- Uncle Adolf (2005) as Emil Maurice
- Doc Martin (2004) as Jimmy Dobbs
- Vera Drake (2004) as Ruffian
- The Aryan Couple (2004) as Dressler
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003) as Self - Contestant
- Grease Monkeys (2003) as Happy
- Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie (2003) as Jimmy Dobbs
- The Crooked Man (2003) as George
- Lenny Blue (2002) as DS Pete Ainsworth
- Sunday (2002) as Checkpoint Soldier
- Lenny Blue (2002) as DS Pete Ainsworth
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Karl Kruger
- Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2001) as Judd
- In Deep (2001) as Rio
- Watchmen (2001) as Tony
- The Wilsons (2000)
- Tough Love (2000) as DC Pete Ainsworth
- Tube Tales (1999) as James (segment "Grasshopper")
- Dad Savage (1998) as Sav
- Trial & Retribution (1997) as Barridge
- Gobble (1997) as Androcles
- Silent Witness (1996) as Karl Benson
- Crimetime (1996) as Assistant Director
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- The Thin Blue Line (1995) as Carol Singer
- Eleven Men Against Eleven (1995) as Mick
- A Breed of Heroes (1994) as L. Cpl. Stagg
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Pte. Kemp
- Archer's Goon (1992) as Ginger
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Derek
- Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors (1991) as Bert
- Skulduggery (1991) as Hank
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) as 1st Yob
- Nightingales (1990) as The Burglar
- Children Crossing (1990) as Sailor
- Screen One (1989) as LCpl. Stagg
- Press Gang (1989) as Jack
- Never Come Morning (1989) as Johnny
- Somewhere to Run (1989) as Liam
- Bodo - Eine ganz normale Familie (1989)
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Kill Crazy
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Jimmy
- A Little Princess (1987) as Delivery Boy
- Scoop (1987) as Paper Boy
- Casualty (1986) as Rhys Proctor
- Casualty (1986) as Toby Grant
- EastEnders (1985) as Max Branning
- EastEnders (1985) as Jackson
- Screen Two (1985) as Sailor
- Flesh + Blood (1985) as Little John
- Dramarama (1983) as Footballer
- Minder (1979) as Wasp
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jake Wood best known for?
Jake Wood is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Catchphrase (2018), Richard Osman's House of Games (2017), Celebrity Juice (2008), The Illusionist (2006).
When and where was Jake Wood born?
Jake Wood was born on July 12, 1972 in Westminster, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Jake Wood have?
Jake Wood has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2024.
What is Jake Wood's background in cinema and television?
Jake Dylan Wood is a British actor and podcaster born on July 12, 1972, in Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. He is known for playing Max Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and has made guest appearances in series including Only Fools and Horses and Red Dwarf. In 2014, he competed on the BBC series St...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Celebrity Catchphrase (2018) as Self - Contestant — aged about 45
- Doc Martin (2004) as Jimmy Dobbs — aged about 31
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Karl Kruger — aged about 28
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Kill Crazy — aged about 15
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Jimmy — aged about 14
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) as 1st Yob — aged about 17
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