Career Timeline of Jake Johnson: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Jake Johnson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jake Johnson, born Mark Jake Johnson Weinberger, is an American actor best known for his role as Nick Miller in the sitcom New Girl (2011–2018), earning him a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination in 2013. He is also recognized for voicing Spider-Man in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and its sequel (2023). Johnson's work spans both television and film, highlighting his comedic talent and voice acting abilities.
2007: Inspiration for Drunk History
In 2007, Jake Johnson inspired the web series Drunk History after a conversation with Derek Waters, where Johnson drunkenly described the story of Otis Redding's death.
2007: Regular Gig with Derek and Simon: The Show
In 2007, Jake Johnson landed a more regular role with the TBS mini-show Derek and Simon: The Show, produced by Bob Odenkirk.
2010: Cast in Get Him to the Greek
In 2010, Jake Johnson was cast in a small role in the Russell Brand comedy, Get Him to the Greek. He also played Uma Thurman's character's brother in Ceremony, and as a buddy of Ashton Kutcher's character in No Strings Attached.
2011: Starred in New Girl
From 2011 to 2018, Jake Johnson starred as Nick Miller alongside Zooey Deschanel on New Girl.
2011: Played Jesus in A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
In 2011, Jake Johnson played Jesus in the film A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.
2012: Appeared in 21 Jump Street and Safety Not Guaranteed
In 2012, Jake Johnson appeared in the film version of 21 Jump Street, which starred Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. Johnson also appeared at the 2012 Sundance Festival as one of the leads in Safety Not Guaranteed.
2012: Appeared in Safety Not Guaranteed and 21 Jump Street
In 2012, Jake Johnson appeared in the films Safety Not Guaranteed and 21 Jump Street.
2013: Music Video and Dodge Dart Commercials
In 2013, Jake Johnson appeared in the music video for "Rouse Yourself" by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound with Aubrey Plaza. He also starred in a series of Dodge Dart commercials with Craig Robinson.
2014: Starred in Let's Be Cops
In 2014, Jake Johnson starred in the movie Let's Be Cops.
2015: Appeared in Jurassic World
In 2015, Jake Johnson appeared in the film Jurassic World.
2015: Played Lowery Cruthers in Jurassic World
In 2015, Jake Johnson played park informatician Lowery Cruthers in Jurassic World.
2017: Appeared in The Mummy
In 2017, Jake Johnson appeared in the film The Mummy.
2017: Starred in Win It All
In 2017, Jake Johnson starred as Eddie Garrett in the Netflix comedy film Win It All.
2018: Starred in New Girl until 2018
From 2011 to 2018, Jake Johnson starred as Nick Miller alongside Zooey Deschanel on New Girl.
2018: Appeared in Tag and Cast in Hoops; Voiced Spider-Man
In 2018, Jake Johnson appeared in the comedy film Tag as Randy Cilliano. That year, he was also cast in the lead role of Ben Hopkins in the Netflix adult animation series Hoops, and he provided the voice of Peter B. Parker / Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
2018: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
In 2018, Jake Johnson voiced a version of Spider-Man in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
2019: Cast in Stumptown
In 2019, Jake Johnson was cast in the lead role of Grey McConnell in the ABC drama series Stumptown, replacing Mark Webber.
2022: Starred in Minx
From 2022 to 2023, Jake Johnson starred in the comedy series Minx.
2023: Directed Self Reliance
In 2023, Jake Johnson made his directorial debut with the movie Self Reliance.
2023: Spider-Man Sequel
In 2023, Jake Johnson reprised his role as the voice of Spider-Man in the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
2023: Advice Podcast and Directorial Debut
In 2023, Jake Johnson started an advice podcast entitled We're Here to Help with Gareth Reynolds. The same year, he made his directorial debut with Self Reliance.
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