Chosen Jacobs
A rising actor who broke out as a young member of the Losers' Club in the blockbuster horror film 'It,' bringing heart to a story of childhood fear.
Born 2001 (age 25)·American actor·Birthday: July 1·Generation Z
Biography
Chosen Jacobs stepped into the spotlight not on a stage, but in the sewers of Derry, Maine, playing the thoughtful and resilient Mike Hanlon in the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's 'It.' Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he moved to Atlanta as a child and began building a career through television roles, including a part on 'Hawaii Five-0.' His portrayal of Mike, the group's historian who bears the weight of his town's dark past, showcased a maturity beyond his years, holding his own alongside a cast of young actors who became overnight sensations. Jacobs leveraged that breakout role into a diverse portfolio, showing his range in the family adventure 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters,' the dystopian series 'Chocolate Mondays,' and the musical drama 'A Week Away.' More than just a horror film alum, he represents a new generation of multi-hyphenate talent, also pursuing music and modeling, all while navigating early fame with a grounded focus on his craft.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Chosen was born in 2001, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chosen Was Born
The biggest hits of 2001
#1 Movie
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Best Picture
A Beautiful Mind
#1 TV Show
Survivor
Chosen's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2001Born
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2006Started school
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2014Became a teenager
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Could drive
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2019Could vote
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2022Turned 21
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 25 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a leading role as Mike Hanlon in the 2017 horror blockbuster 'It' and its 2019 sequel 'It Chapter Two.'
- Starred as Kevin in the 2021 Netflix musical film 'A Week Away,' showcasing his singing abilities.
- Had a recurring role as Will Grover on the CBS reboot of 'Hawaii Five-0' early in his career.
Did You Know?
His first name, Chosen, was given to him by his mother, who said she chose him.
He is a talented musician who plays guitar and writes his own songs.
He was a competitive swimmer for ten years before focusing on acting.
He voiced the character of Terrell in the animated series 'The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse.'
“I want to be known as an actor who can do anything, not just be the kid from 'It.'”
