Jake T. Austin is an American Actor. He is mainly known for playing Max Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place.
Early Life[]
Jake T. Austin was born Jake Toranzo Austin Szymanski in New York City, and is the son of Giny and Joey Szymanski. He has a sister, Ava, who is seven years younger than he is.
Career[]
Austin performed the voice of Diego, the lead character in the show Go, Diego, Go!, which is shown on Nick Jr. He played the role of Max Russo in the Disney Channel Original Series Wizards of Waverly Place. He has also provided voices for animated moves such as The Ant Bully and Everyone's Hero, and appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Johnny Kaphala: Back of Board. He also starred in The Perfect Game, Hotel of Dogs, and the Disney Channel Original Movie, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. He also guest-starred on Suite Life on Deck.
Personal Life[]
Austin divides his time between living in Los Angeles and New York. He has dogs,. His family owns a historic restaurant called The Clarksville Inn. Located in West Nyack, New York, and originally opened in 1840 as a hotel. Austin devotes time to charitable causes such as Make-A-Wish Foundation, Starlight children's Fountain, and Variety's Powers of Youth. Austin has supported the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He stated, "I known how import it is to have a supportive environment and feel good about yourself, especially as an adolescent."
Filmography[]
Film | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2006 | The Ant Bully | Nicky | Voice Role |
2006 | Everyone's Hero | Yankee Irving | Voice Role |
2009 | Hotel for Dogs | Bruce | |
2010 | The Perfect Game | Angel Macias | |
2011 | Rio | Fernando | Vocie Role |
2011 | New Year's Eve | Seth Anderson | |
2013 | Khumba | Khumba | Voice Role |
2014 | Rio 2 | Fernando | Voice Role |
2014 | Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn | Huckleberry Finn | |
2014 | Grantham & Rose | Grantham Portnoy | |
2016 | Justice League vs. Teen Titans | Jamie Reyes / Blue Beetle | Vocie Role |
2017 | Teen Titans: The Judas Contract | Jamie Reyes / Blue Beetle | Voice Role |
2017 | The Emoji Movie | Alex | Voice Role |
2017 | The Valley | Chris | |
2020 | Adverse | Lars | |
Television | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2003 | Late Show with David Letterman | Kid 1698 | Episode: December 23,2003 |
2004 | Dora the Explorer | Diego | Voice Role, 3 episodes |
2005-2009 | Go, Diego, Go! | Diego | Voice Role, Main Role (Season 1-3) |
2005 | Merry F#&%in' Christmas | Various | Voice Role, TV Special |
2007 | Johnny Kaphala: Back on Board | Chris | Television Movie |
2007-2012 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Max Russo | Main Role |
2008 | Happy Monsters Band | Bluz | Voice Role, 10 episodes |
2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie | Max Russo | Television Movie |
2009 | The Suite Life of Deck | Max Russo | Episode: Double Crossed |
2012 | Drop Dead Diva | Samuel Forman | Episode: Home |
2012 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Rob Fisher | Episode: Home Invasions |
2013 | The Wizards Return: Return Alex vs Alex | Max Russo | Television Movie |
2013-2015 | The Fosters | Jesus Fosters | Main Role (Season 1-2) |
2016 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself | Contestant on season 23 |
2017 | Justice League Action | Blue Beetle | |
2021 | The Rise | Angel Ramirez |
Awards and Nominations[]
Awards and nominations | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
2006 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-Over-Role-Young Actor | Go, Diego Go! | Nominated |
2007 | Imagen Award | Best Actor - Television | Go, Diego, Go! | Nominated |
2007 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-Over-Role-Young Actor | Everyone's Hero | Nominated |
2008 | ALMA Award | Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy TV Series | Wizard of Waverly Place | Nominated |
2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series | Wizards of Waverly Place | Nominated |
2009 | ALMA Award | Year in TV Comedy - Actor | Wizards of Waverly Place | Nominated |
2009 | Image Award | Best Actor- Television | Wizards of Waverly Place | Nominated |
2009 | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV: Sidekick | Wizards of Waverly Place | Nominated |
2010 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor | Hotel of Dogs | Nominated |
2010 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a a TV Series - Leading Young Actor | Wizards of Waverly Place | Nominated |
2012 | Hollywood Teen Awards | Favorite Television Actor | Wizards of Waverly Place | Winner |
2013 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actor | Wizards of Waverly Place | Nominated |
2013 | Teen Choice Awards | Summer TV Star: Male | The Fosters | Nominated |
2014 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | The Fosters | Nominated |
2015 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | The Fosters | Nominated |
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External Links[]
- Jake T. Austin on Internet Movie Database
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