Jake Weary is an American actor, musician, singer-songwriter, and producer. He gained recognition for roles in It Follows, the TNT series Animal Kingdom as Deran Cody, and recent projects like The Waterfront. His versatile performances span television, film, and music.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Jacob Weary
- Stage Name: Jake Weary
- Born: February 14, 1990
- Age: 36 years old
- Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Occupation: Actor, Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Producer
- Height: 183 cm (6 feet 0 inches)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: A.C. Weary and Kim Zimmer
- Siblings: Max Weary and Rachel Weary
- Spouse: Vera Bulder
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Jacob Weary was born on February 14, 1990, in Trenton, New Jersey, to A.C. Weary and Kim Zimmer. He grew up in a family deeply involved in acting, with both parents working as accomplished performers.
His ethnicity is Caucasian. He has two older siblings, Max Weary and Rachel Weary. He attended Montclair Kimberley Academy, where he participated in school productions that nurtured his early passion for performing arts.
Career
Jake Weary began acting at a young age, appearing alongside his mother on Guiding Light in 2002. He played Luke Snyder on As the World Turns and portrayed the bully Kevin in the Fred series.
He achieved wider acclaim with his role as Deran Cody in the TNT drama Animal Kingdom from 2016 to 2022. His film work includes notable performances in It Follows, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Bleeding Love, and Trigger Warning.
Jake also stars in the Netflix series The Waterfront and has appeared in The Walking Dead: Dead City. Beyond acting, he works as a musician, singer-songwriter, and producer on various projects.
His career reflects a dedication to diverse roles across the drama, horror, and thriller genres, while he continues to explore independent film and television opportunities.
Social Media
- Instagram: @thechakeweary
- YouTube Channel: Jake Weary
Personal Life
Jake Weary, 36, married Dutch actress and model Vera Bulder in 2019. The couple have no children together. No publicly known past relationships exist prior to his marriage.
He maintains a relatively private family life while balancing his career and often emphasizes the importance of family time away from the spotlight. His height is 183 cm.
Net Worth
Jake Weary’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. He earns income mainly from acting roles in television series and films. Additional revenue comes from music production, songwriting, and related creative ventures, including independent projects and collaborations.
Filmography
- It Follows (2014) – Hugh / Jeff Redmond
- Animal Kingdom (2016–2022) – Deran Cody
- How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022) – Dwayne
- Bleeding Love (2023) – Kip
- Trigger Warning (2024) – Elvis
- The Waterfront (2025) – Cane Buckley
- The Walking Dead: Dead City (2025) – Christos
- The Philosophy of Dress (2026) – Jeremy