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Jake Abel Biography
Birth Name:
Jacob Allen Abel
Birth Place:
Canton, Ohio, United States
Profession
Actor, model
Fast Facts
- Began singing in film and television roles in his late teens
- In 2005, made TV-acting debut playing the role of Spencer in the Disney Channel original movie Go Figure
- Auditioned for the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight
- First role on the big screen was in the 2008 comedy Strange Wilderness
- Received a Rising Star award at the 16th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival in 2008 for his work in the film Flash of Genius
- Started a band with close friend and actor Kyle Gallner called the Third Kind
- Nominated with costar Logan Lerman for 2010's MTV Movie Award for Best Fight and the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Fight for Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Relationships
- Shaun Abel -- Brother
- Mike Abel -- Father
- Kim Abel -- Mother
- Allie Wood -- Wife