Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jacob Tierney

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2026

Discover the career path of Jacob Tierney, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jacob Tierney is a Canadian actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He's known for his work in film and television, notably as the co-creator, co-writer, director, and executive producer of the Canadian sitcom Letterkenny (2016–2023). He also executive produced and directed the first two seasons of its spinoff, Shoresy (2022-2023), and created, wrote, directed, and executive produced the sports romance series Heated Rivalry (2025-present). Tierney has significantly contributed to Canadian comedy and television.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1990: Starred in Are You Afraid of the Dark?

In 1990, Jacob Tierney began his career as a child actor and played Eric in the horror anthology series Are You Afraid of the Dark?

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2002: Directed Short Film Dad

In 2002, Jacob Tierney made his directorial debut with his short film titled Dad.

2003: Feature Film Debut with Twist

In 2003, Jacob Tierney made his feature film directorial debut with Twist.

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2003: Directed Twist and Nominated for Genie Award

In 2003, Jacob Tierney wrote and directed the feature film Twist, for which he was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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2009: Directed The Trotsky and Won Comedy Awards

In 2009, Jacob Tierney directed The Trotsky, which garnered him two Canadian Comedy Awards and a Genie Award.

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2009: Directed The Trotsky

In 2009, Jacob Tierney directed the film The Trotsky.

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2010: Directed Good Neighbours

In 2010, Jacob Tierney directed the feature film Good Neighbours.

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2011: Directed Good Neighbours

In 2011, Jacob Tierney directed the film Good Neighbours.

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2012: Participated in the Air Canada enRoute Film Festival Jury

In 2012, Jacob Tierney participated in the jury of the Air Canada enRoute Film Festival.

2014: Directed Preggoland

In 2014, Jacob Tierney directed the feature film Preggoland.

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2015: Stage Directing Debut with Travesties

In 2015, Jacob Tierney made his stage directing debut with a production of Travesties by Tom Stoppard at the Segal Centre in Montreal.

2017: Won Canadian Screen Awards for Letterkenny

At the 5th Canadian Screen Awards in 2017, Jacob Tierney won several awards for his work on Letterkenny, including the Canadian Screen Award for Best Comedy Series.

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2017: Directed Noises Off at the Segal Centre

In 2017, Jacob Tierney returned to the Segal Centre to direct Noises Off by Michael Frayn.

2018: Won Canadian Screen Awards for Directing and Writing Letterkenny

In 2018, Jacob Tierney won the Canadian Screen Awards for Best Direction in a Comedy Series, as well as Best Writing in a Comedy Series alongside Letterkenny creator and star Jared Keeso.

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