Biography
Date of Birth
21 December 1990, Monrovia, California, USA
Birth Name
John Jacob Charles William Smith
Nickname
Jake
Ro
Jay
Height
5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Mini Biography
John Jacob Charles William Smith was born in Monrovia, California on January 21, 1990. He has appeared in many hit films such as Hansel & Gretel (2002), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), and much more. He has played several other roles for television shows, commercials, and movies. He is very active, and loves to skateboard. Along with skateboarding, he likes baseball, basketball, swimming, and much more. Besides being an active kid, he likes to hang out with friends, and likes to talk. His parents are divorced, and he currently resides in the Los Angeles area. He's friends with Blake Woodruff, his co-star, and a lot more. His favorite color is blue, while his favorite animal is the panda. He has one dog, and one cat. His favorite food is pizza, while his drink is chocolate shake. He's very active, and he just wants to be a normal boy. He has a great ear for music, since his favorite band is Blink-182.
Trivia
Siblings: a brother, Nathaniel and a sister named Natasha
He's been acting since he was four, and his other hobbies are baseball, basketball, soccer, tumbling, skateboarding and swimming.
He lives in Los Angeles California, but was born in Monrovia California.
He has one cat and one dog.
He plays the guitar in the band Althea.
Is good friends with his cheaper by the dozen/ cheaper by the dozen 2 co-star Blake Woodruff.
On his first audition he did a Jim Carrey impression which landed him the role.
Parents are divorced
Is good friends with the actor, Christian Boewe.
His father's name is Tj.
He enjoys fishing.
His favorite movies are Shooter, The Illusionist, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Harsh Times. The Departed, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Running Scared and Donnie Brasco.
His favorite television show is King of Queens.
Best known for playing Jake Baker (one of the twelve children) in the 20th Century Fox family classic Cheaper by the Dozen (2003).
Hanging out with his dad, in Los Angeles [August 2006]
Quotes
Acting is the best gift in life. You just have to work at it to get the gift.
I acknowledge my mom for helping me out with my career as an actor. Without her, I wouldn't be where I am right now.
