Jake T. Austin
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Jake T. Austin | |
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 Jake T. Austin, June 2008 | |
| Born | Jake Austin Szymanski December 3, 1994 |
| Occupation | Actor/Voice actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | http://www.jaketaustin.com |
Jake T. Austin (born Jake Austin Szymanski; December 3, 1994)[1] is an American actor who currently stars as Max Russo, the youngest of three wizards, on the Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place.
Early life
Austin was born Jake Austin Szymanski[2] in New York City, the son of Gina Rodriquez Toranzo and Joe Szymanski.[2] His father is of Polish, Irish, and English descent and his mother is of Puerto Rican, Argentinian, and Spanish ancestry.[2][3][4]
Career
Austin now plays the role of Max Russo in the Disney Channel Original Series Wizards Of Waverly Place. He has also provided voices for the animated movies The Ant Bully and Everyone's Hero, and appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board. He starred in The Perfect Game in 2010; Hotel for Dogs in 2009; and the Disney Channel Original Movie, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. In July 2009, he guest-starred on The Suite Life on Deck. He will appear in the film Rio and will be playing a lead role in Marvin the Martian in 2011.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | The Ant Bully | Nicky | Voice role |
| Everyone's Hero | Yankee Irving | Lead; Voice role | |
| 2007 | Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board | Chris | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2009 | Hotel for Dogs | Bruce | Lead role |
| 2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie | Max Russo | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2010 | The Perfect Game | Angel Macias | Lead role |
| 2011 | Rio | Fernando | Lead; Voice role |
| Marvin the Martian | Marvin | Lead | |
| Wizards Of Waverly Place 2 | Max Russo | Sequel of Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie | |
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005–Present | Dora the Explorer | Dora's cousin, Diego's voice | Lead role |
| 2005–2010 | Go, Diego, Go! | Diego's Voice | Lead role |
| 2007–present | Wizards of Waverly Place | Max Russo | Lead role |
| Television guest appearances | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | Late Show with David Letterman | Kid 1679 | 1 episode: "Episode dated December 23, 2003" |
| 2008 | Studio DC: Almost Live | Himself | Credited as Jake Austin |
| Disney Channel Games | |||
| Happy Monster Band | Voice of Bluz | Lead (role) character | |
| 2009 | The Suite Life on Deck | Max Russo | 1 episode: "Double-Crossed" |
Awards
- Teen Choice Award
- Choice TV: Sidekick (2010), by Wizards of Waverly Place - Nominated
- Alma Award
- Favorite TV actor (2009), by Wizards of Waverly Place - Nominated
- Young Artist Award
- Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role: Best Young Actor (2007), by Everyone's Hero - Nominated
- Best Performance in a TV Series: Leading Young Actor (2009), by Wizards of Waverly Place - Nominated
- Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young Leading Actor (2010), by Hotel for Dogs - Nominated
- Best Performance in a TV Series: Young Leading Actor (2010), by Wizards of Waverly Place - Nominated
- Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young Leading Actor (2000), by Cookie's and Cream - Nominated
- Emmy Award
- Outstanding Children's Program (2010), by Wizards of Waverly Place - Won
References
- ^ "Jake T. Austin". Jake T. Austin Official Website. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
Born December 3, 1994 in New York City
- ^ a b c Szymanski, Jake (October 15, 2010). "Official Website". Official Website.
- ^ Hernandez, Lee (2009-01-08). "Jake T. Austin's 'powers' beyond TV". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
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