[3][4][5] His middle initial, "T", is taken from his mother's maiden name. [6][14][15] Until the end of Wizards of Waverly Place in 2011, Austin appeared in multiple Disney productions. Jake T. Austin was born Jake Austin Szymanski in New York City, to Giny Rodriguez Toranzo and Joe Szymanski. [16][17] The film was a ratings hit, becoming the second most-viewed Disney Channel film at that time, behind High School Musical 2. He has a younger sister, Ava. [37]. [19] In the fall of 2010, Austin was named as one of the "25 Brightest Latino Stars Under 25" by Latina magazine. Birthplace New York City, NY . His father has Polish, English, and Irish ancestry, and his mother is of Puerto Rican, Argentinian, and Spanish descent. [5][6], Austin's career began in 2002 when he appeared in commercials. He made his 5 million dollar fortune with Wizards of Waverly Place and The Perfect Game. He was partnered with professional dancer, Jenna Johnson. Austin appeared in his first Walt Disney Company production in 2007 when he portrayed the role of Chris in the Disney Channel original film Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board. Jake Austin Szymanski (born December 3, 1994), known professionally as Jake T. Austin, is an American actor. He reprised the role in the sequel, Rio 2. [28], In 2016, he provided the voice for Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle in the DC Comics animated direct-to-video film Justice League vs. [9][21], In 2011, Austin voiced the role of Fernando, an orphaned Brazilian boy who is forced to capture exotic birds, in the 20th Century Fox animated musical film Rio. We use cookies to provide the best experience on our website. Birthplace New York City, NY . Jake started acting at age of... 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Austin & Jenna Johnson/James Allen McCune, Wizards of Waverly Place: Fashionista Presto Chango, A Home for Everyone: The Making of 'Hotel for Dogs'. His feature film credits include co-starring roles in Hotel for Dogs, New Year's Eve, Rio and The Emoji Movie . [31] In October 2018, it was announced that Austin joined the cast of Adverse, a neo-noir thriller starring Mickey Rourke. Teen Titans", "Jake T. Austin Interview: A Stellar Night 2010", "Jake T. Austin – Variety's Power of Youth", "Jake T. 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[9][10] He continued to voice Diego on the spin-off series, Go, Diego, Go!, for three seasons. [4][34][35] He's also supported the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, stating "I know how important it is to have a supportive environment and feel good about yourself, especially as an adolescent. His movie Adverse had its premiere at the opening of the Fantasporto Festival in February 2020 [1] and in June 2020, Austin signed on for the upcoming TV series "The Rise". Best known for his role as Max Russo on the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place, and as the voice of Diego on the Nickelodeon animated series Go, Diego, Go!. News of actor Jake T. Austin’s death spread quickly earlier this week, causing concern among fans across the world. He played the youngest sibling of a wizarding family, co-starring with Selena Gomez and David Henrie. [18] Austin made his live action feature film debut in 2009 with the role of Bruce, an orphan who hides numerous dogs in an abandoned hotel, in the DreamWorks film Hotel for Dogs. Looking for some great streaming picks? These Are The 15 Hottest Wives And Girlfriends Of Hollywood! It was also the #1 scripted telecast of 2009. Whether the person on the ticket is running for local, state or national positions, our role as their constituents starts with voting." "Meet The Voice of Diego: Jake Toranzo Szymanski", "Interview: 'The Perfect Game's' Jake T. Austin", "Nielsens: Friday night was 'Murder' on ABC", "Top 100 Most-Watched Telecasts On Basic Cable For 2009 – Ratings", "Jake T. Austin Interview 'Hotel For Dogs, "The 25 Brightest Latino Stars Under 25: Jake T. Austin", "Jake T. Austin Writing A Script – 'Kings Of Suburbia, "Twentieth Century Fox Animation Announces RIO 2 Casting", "Roll Call: Meet the Cast of Justice League vs. Neither are celebrities. Beginning his career as a child actor at the age of seven, Austin is a five-time Young Artist Award nominee, two-time Teen Choice Award nominee and Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominee. [23] The following year, he had guest roles on the Lifetime comedy-drama Drop Dead Diva as Samuel Forman, a 16-year-old multimillionaire,[24] and on the NBC legal drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Rob Fisher, the boyfriend of a girl whose family is murdered. [3] His mother is of Puerto Rican, Argentine, and Spanish descent, and his father is of Polish, Irish, and English ancestry. A year later, he appeared in his first credited acting role as Kid 1698 in a comedy sketch on The Late Show With David Letterman. [5][32][33] The restaurant, located in West Nyack, New York, originally opened in 1840 as a hotel. We try to stay on top of the latest celebrity news, and celebrities that get caught, Nobody is perfect. [8] He has a younger sister, Ava. [22] He was also in the romantic-comedy film New Year's Eve, released in December 2011. Adverse had its premiere at the opening of the Fantasporto Festival on February 28, 2020 in Portugal. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family, it's been a pleasure. Jake T. Austin was born Jake Austin Szymanski in New York City, to Giny Rodriguez Toranzo and Joe Szymanski. Austin arrives at the CIROC tasting event in Los Angeles, November 2018. Age 25 years old. [1] and in June 2020, Austin signed on for the upcoming TV series "The Rise" which is slated to begin shooting in 2021. During the same summer, he starred in the made-for-television film Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Jake T. Austin, Actor: Wizards of Waverly Place. However, the October 2020 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax, the actor best known for his roles in Wizards of Waverly Place or The Fosters is alive and well. He has a younger sister, Ava. Most Popular. [25], Austin landed his next major role in 2013, when he was cast as Jesus Foster in the ABC Family family/teen drama series The Fosters. He made his 5 million dollar fortune with Wizards of Waverly Place and The Perfect Game. Short Biography.