Biography

Since setting out to pursue a profession as an actor in 2009, Jakob Davies has experienced wide spread success in his young, and varied career. He has portrayed iconic characters such as "Lex Luther" in The CW's SMALLVILLE, and recurred as "Pinocchio" in ABC's hit series ONCE UPON A TIME. In 2013, Jakob landed the supporting lead role opposite Jessica Biel in feature film The Tall Man (2012), and shortly following that he appeared in the independent feature THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS SPIVET where Jakob worked alongside Helena Bonham Carter and Callum Keith Rennie with Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet ("Amelie"). In 2014, Jakob had the pleasure of shooting the MGM/Warner Brothers feature IF I STAY, where he played the younger brother of Chloe Grace Moretz. The film went on to be nominated for a People Choice Award, and won two Teen Choice Awards.

In 2015, not only did Jakob's film THE BIRDWATCHER premiere at the Whistler Film Festival, but Jakob was recognized in the festivals annual "Stars to Watch" program. This initiative honors 4 up and coming thespians, who are on the verge on international success and stardom. The nomination is held in high regard across the industry.

In 2016 Jakob was seen in THE ADVENTURE CLUB opposite Kim Coates ("Sons of Anarchy") and Billy Zane ("Zoolander" and "Titanc"). A family friendly film that follows a group of friends who find a magical and mysterious box who band together for an exciting adventure.

Jakob will be seen next starring opposite Nicolas Cage in the dystopian action thriller, HUMANITY BUREAU.
- IMDb mini biography by: L Lees