Jake Johnson is an American actor, comedian, and writer best known for his breakout role as Nick Miller in the hit sitcom New Girl, which earned him a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination. His distinct, naturalistic improvisational style has made him a prominent figure in both television and film. Beyond New Girl, Johnson has built a diverse filmography including starring roles in Safety Not Guaranteed, Drinking Buddies, and the blockbuster Jurassic World. He is also widely recognized for his voice acting as Peter B. Parker in the critically acclaimed animated franchise Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel, Across the Spider-Verse. Johnson’s career is characterized by his ability to balance cynical, deadpan humor with genuine emotional depth, allowing him to transition seamlessly between independent dramedies and major studio projects. Throughout his career, he has established himself as a versatile performer with a strong presence in contemporary pop culture.
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1977: Death of Mark Johnson
In 1977, Mark Johnson, the maternal uncle of Jake Johnson, tragically passed away at the age of 26 following a motorcycle accident.
May 28, 1978: Birth of Jake Johnson
On May 28, 1978, Mark Jake Johnson Weinberger, known professionally as Jake Johnson, was born.
2002: Receipt of the John Golden Playwriting Prize
In 2002, Jake Johnson achieved a significant career milestone by being honored with the John Golden Playwriting Prize, a recognition that followed his earlier academic success at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
2006: Marriage to Erin Payne
In 2006, Jake Johnson entered into marriage with the artist Erin Payne.
2007: Inception of Drunk History
In 2007, Jake Johnson had a drunken conversation with Derek Waters where he attempted to recount the story of Otis Redding's death, which served as the primary inspiration for Waters to create the comedy series Drunk History.
2007: Role in Derek and Simon: The Show
In 2007, Jake Johnson secured a recurring role in the TBS mini-show Derek and Simon: The Show, which was produced by Bob Odenkirk, marking a transition from bit parts to more consistent television work.
2009: Appearance in Paper Heart
In 2009, Jake Johnson made an appearance in the mockumentary film Paper Heart.
2010: Roles in 2010 Film Projects
During 2010, Jake Johnson expanded his filmography by securing a small role in the comedy Get Him to the Greek, portraying a character's brother in Ceremony, and playing a friend to Ashton Kutcher's character in No Strings Attached.
2011: Premiere of New Girl
In 2011, Jake Johnson began his starring role as Nick Miller in the Fox sitcom New Girl, a role he would hold until 2018.
2011: Role in A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
In 2011, Jake Johnson took on the role of Jesus in the holiday comedy film A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.
2012: Roles in Safety Not Guaranteed and 21 Jump Street
During 2012, Jake Johnson appeared in two notable films: Safety Not Guaranteed and 21 Jump Street.
2012: 2012 Film Appearances and Sundance
In 2012, Jake Johnson appeared in the film adaptation of 21 Jump Street and attended the 2012 Sundance Festival as a lead actor for the movie Safety Not Guaranteed.
2013: Music Video and Commercial Appearances
During 2013, Jake Johnson appeared in the music video for "Rouse Yourself" by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound and featured in a series of promotional Dodge Dart commercials with Craig Robinson.
2013: Critics' Choice Television Award Nomination
In 2013, Jake Johnson received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Nick Miller.
2014: Starring role in Let's Be Cops
In 2014, Jake Johnson took on a starring role in the comedy film Let's Be Cops.
2014: Birth of twin daughters
Jake Johnson and Erin Payne welcomed their twin daughters, Elizabeth and Olivia, into the world in 2014.
2015: Role in Jurassic World
In 2015, Jake Johnson portrayed the character Lowery Cruthers, a park informatician, in the blockbuster film Jurassic World.
2017: Appearance in The Mummy
In 2017, Jake Johnson appeared as part of the cast for the movie The Mummy.
2017: Starring role in Win It All
In 2017, Jake Johnson took on the lead role of Eddie Garrett in the comedy film Win It All, which was released on the streaming platform Netflix.
2018: Conclusion of New Girl
In 2018, Jake Johnson completed his tenure as a lead cast member on the sitcom New Girl, where he had starred as Nick Miller since 2011.
2018: Active roles in film and television
In 2018, Jake Johnson had a productive year by starring as Randy Cilliano in the comedy film Tag, being cast as the lead character Ben Hopkins in the Netflix series Hoops, and providing the voice for Peter B. Parker in the critically acclaimed film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
2018: Voice Role in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
In 2018, Jake Johnson provided his voice for a version of Spider-Man in the animated feature film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
2018: Appearance in Tag
Jake Johnson made an appearance in the 2018 film Tag.
2019: Casting in Stumptown
In 2019, Jake Johnson was cast to play the lead character Grey McConnell in the ABC television drama series Stumptown, replacing actor Mark Webber who had originally performed the role in the pilot.
2021: Death of Ken Weinberger
In 2021, Ken Weinberger, the father of Jake Johnson who had reconnected with his son later in life, passed away.
2022: Start of role in Minx
Starting in 2022, Jake Johnson began his starring role in the comedy television series Minx.
2023: Launch of Podcast and Directorial Debut
In 2023, Jake Johnson expanded his career by launching the advice podcast 'We're Here to Help' alongside Gareth Reynolds and completing his first directorial project, the film 'Self Reliance'.
2023: Conclusion of Minx and Directorial Debut
In 2023, Jake Johnson finished his run on the series Minx and also made his directorial debut with the film Self Reliance.
2023: Sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
In 2023, Jake Johnson reprised his voice role for the sequel to the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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