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He is of part Irish descent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lash|first=Jolie|title=Rising Star: ‘New Girl’s’ Jake M. Johnson|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/rising-star-new-girls-jake-m-johnson_article_56713|work=[[Access Hollywood]]|accessdate=19 November 2011|date=November 15, 2011}}</ref> |
He is of part Irish descent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lash|first=Jolie|title=Rising Star: ‘New Girl’s’ Jake M. Johnson|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/rising-star-new-girls-jake-m-johnson_article_56713|work=[[Access Hollywood]]|accessdate=19 November 2011|date=November 15, 2011}}</ref> |
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He is married to Erin Payne, an artist. |
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Jake Johnson | |
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| Born | Jake Mark Johnson |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Jake Mark Johnson is an American actor who currently stars as Nick in the Fox comedy series New Girl opposite Zooey Deschanel, which was picked up for a full season run[citation needed] and premiered on September 20, 2011 to strong viewing figures of 10.28 million[1] and positive critical reception.
Johnson also starred in the 2009 film Paper Heart, which won the 'Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award' and was nominated for the 'Grand Jury Prize' at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
Career
Johnson appeared in numerous television and film roles throughout 2006–2010, including such series as Curb Your Enthusiasm and FlashForward. In 2011 he starred in the romantic-comedy film No Strings Attached alongside Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.
In 2011, he landed a starring role in the Fox comedy series New Girl, which was one of eight honorees in the "Most Exciting New Series" category at the Critics' Choice Television Awards, voted by journalists who had seen the pilots.[2] The series premiered to a strong audience figure of 10.28 million and to generally a positive critical reception.
Personal life
Johnson was born in Evanston, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois.[3] Johnson enjoys basketball and tennis, being a member of both the Sunday Men's Basketball League and the Interstate 5 Tennis Association.[4] He is also a fan of the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
He is of part Irish descent.[5]
He is married to Erin Payne, an artist.
References
- ^ Seidman, Robert (September 21, 2011). "Tuesday Finals: 'New Girl,' 'Glee,' 'NCIS,' DWTS Results Adjusted Up; 'Body of Proof' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 9, 2011). "Critics' Choice Awards Honors 8 New Shows". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "New Girl: 10 Things About Jake\url=http://www.hulu.com/watch/295319/new-girl-10-things-about-jake\work=FOX". 31 October 2011.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Jake M. Johnson - Biography". September 21, 2011.
- ^ Lash, Jolie (November 15, 2011). "Rising Star: 'New Girl's' Jake M. Johnson". Access Hollywood. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
External links
- Jake Johnson at IMDb
- Jake Johnson on X