Summary
Jacob Bertrand (born March 6, 2000[1][2]) is an American actor who began his career as a child actor appearing in the 2009 film Duress and playing guest roles on television series such as The Cape and The Middle. He is known for playing the titular character in the 2014 Disney XD series Kirby Buckets, and Jack Malloy in the 2016 Disney Channel Original Movie The Swap.[2][3] Since 2018, Bertrand has played the series regular role of Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz in the YouTube Premium and Netflix series Cobra Kai.
Jacob Bertrand | |
|---|---|
 Bertrand in 2014 | |
| Born | March 6, 2000 United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Career edit
Prior to his work for Disney, Bertrand had several roles in Nickelodeon productions. He was a regular on the sitcom Marvin Marvin,[2][4] voiced the main character Gil in Season 2 of the animated series Bubble Guppies,[2] appeared as a minor character on the teen sitcom iCarly,[4] and co-starred as Charlie on the fantasy-comedy film Jinxed.[5] Since 2018 he has appeared in the YouTube Premium/Netflix television series Cobra Kai.[6] With Xolo Maridueña, Bertrand co-hosts the Lone Lobos podcast, which debuted in September 2021.[7]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Duress | Thomas Wilkins | |
| 2012 | Sunset Stories | Danny | |
| 2012 | ParaNorman | Blithe Hollow Townperson | Voice role |
| 2012 | Little Red Wagon | Kid | Uncredited[citation needed] |
| 2012 | Rise of the Guardians | Monty | Voice role |
| 2013 | Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure | Jack | Direct-to-video film; voice role |
| 2014 | The Gambler | Young Boy | Uncredited[citation needed] |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | High School Kid |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Little in Common | Boy | Unsold television pilot |
| 2011 | The Cape | Alpha-Kid | Episode: "Kozmo" |
| 2011 | The Middle | Jake | Episode: "Valentines Day II" |
| 2011 | Homeschooled | Abel | Web series; recurring role (4 episodes) |
| 2011 | Parks and Recreation | Darren | Episode: "Pawnee Rangers" |
| 2011 | Community | Young Jeff "Tinkle Town" Winger | Episode: "Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism" |
| 2012–2016 | Bubble Guppies | Gil | Main voice role (seasons 2–3) |
| 2012 | iCarly | Chip Chambers | Episode: "iBattle Chip" |
| 2012 | The Legend of Korra | Young Noatak | Voice role; episode: "Skeletons in the Closet" |
| 2012–2013 | Marvin Marvin | Henry Forman | Main role |
| 2013 | Jinxed | Charlie Murphy | Television movie |
| 2014 | Neckpee Island | OB | Television movie |
| 2014–2017 | Kirby Buckets | Kirby Buckets | Lead role |
| 2016 | The Swap | Jack Malloy | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2017 | The Lion Guard | Chama | Voice role; episode: "Rafiki's New Neighbors" |
| 2018–present | Cobra Kai | Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz | Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2–present) |
| 2022 | Batwheels | Bam / Batmobile | Lead voice role |
- Video game
- Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues (2020), as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz (voice role)
- Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising (2022), as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz (voice role)
References edit
- ^ Jacob Bertrand [@jb_mixmatch] (March 6, 2014). "That awkward moment when you realize its your birthday but you feel no different" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d Nellie Andreeva (August 22, 2013). "Disney's Next Teen TV Star? Disney XD Greenlights 2 Pilots Starring Jacob Bertrand". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (February 12, 2014). "Disney XD Draws Up Series Order For 'Kirby Buckets' Starring Jacob Bertrand". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ^ a b "Jacob Bertrand is Your Next Rising Star!". Fanlala. August 22, 2013. Archived from the original on 2015-09-28. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
- ^ "Original Movie 'Jinxed' to Premiere Friday, November 29 on Nickelodeon" (Press release). Nickelodeon. October 30, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2016-02-28 – via TV by the Numbers.
- ^ Kimberly Potts (May 2, 2018). "Ralph Macchio and William Zabka on Cobra Kai and Stepping Back Into the Karate Kid Dojo". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
...and breakout performances from young cast members like Parenthood's Xolo Maridueña, Nichole Brown, Kirby Buckets star Jacob Bertrand, and Designated Survivor's Tanner Buchanan to draw a new generation of viewers.
- ^ Tony Maglio (September 14, 2021). "'Cobra Kai' Stars Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand to Launch New Podcast (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
External links edit
- Jacob Bertrand at IMDb