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Jake McDorman

Full / Real Name: John Allen McDorman IV
Born: 08 July 1986 (39 years old)
Gender: Male

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Jake McDorman is an American actor best known for his television roles as Parker Chase in the comedy series Quintuplets (2004-2005) and as Calvin in the teen comedy-drama television series Greek, from 2007-2011.

He also starred as Rick - the handsome, good-natured bartender with a hot-and cold running relationship with Chelsea - in the short-lived television sitcom Are You There, Chelsea?, in 2012.

In addition, he played the role of convicted "Craigslist Killer" Philip Markoff in the Lifetime original film of the same name.

Hailing from Dallas, Jake studied at the Young Actors Studio & Performing Arts Center. His career started off quickly when he landed lead parts in several films and guest starring TV roles, including a series regular spot on Quintuplets and a recurring role in Run of the House.

He's also guest starred on Cold Case, CSI: Miami, and House. You might have seen him starring in Bring It On: All or Nothing with Hayden Panettiere, and in Aquamarine with Emma Roberts.

He had a supporting role in Live Free or Die Hard with Bruce Willis and co starred in the 2008 indie short Moment.


Television Roles

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Rick Miller

Tanner

Carl Thornton

Evan Chambers

Evan Chambers

Evan Chambers

Evan Chambers

Dan

Brian Finch

Shane Vereen

Mike Pratt

Mike Pratt

Tate Brady


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