Jake Johnson Overview

Jake Johnson is a film and television actor best known for his roles in the Fox comedy New Girl and films such as No Strings Attached, Drinking Buddies, and 21 Jump Street. Jake was born in Evanston, Chicago to a single mother. He grew up as a fan of the Second City improv, a comedy theater company based in Chicago that featured comedic talent such as John Belushi and Dan Akroyd. After graduating from New Trier High School, Jake went on to attend the University of Iowa. During this time, he... See All