Cirroc Lofton
He grew up on a space station, playing Jake Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and bringing grounded humanity to sci-fi.
Born 1978 (age 48)·American actor·Birthday: August 7·Generation X
Biography
Cirroc Lofton stepped onto the bridge of the USS Defiant as a teenager, but his character, Jake Sisko, was the heart of Deep Space Nine's more terrestrial stories. As the son of the station's commander, Jake provided a rare lens into childhood and coming-of-age within the high-stakes world of Starfleet. Lofton, who began acting at nine, brought a natural ease to the role, often serving as the emotional anchor in plots about writing, loss, and family. After the series ended, he navigated the unique challenge of being a child actor in a massive franchise, eventually finding a new voice as a podcast host discussing the series with former castmates. His legacy is that of a relatable figure who proved that even in the 24th century, a kid just wants to tell stories and connect with his dad.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Cirroc was born in 1978, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Cirroc Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Cirroc's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1978Born
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1983Started school
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1991Became a teenager
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Could drive
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1996Could vote
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Turned 21
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2008Turned 30
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 40
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 48 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Jake Sisko for all seven seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, a central character in the series' narrative.
- Co-hosts 'The 7th Rule' podcast, delving into Deep Space Nine episodes and interviews with the cast and crew.
- Began his acting career as a child in the educational series 'Econ and Me' produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
Did You Know?
He is the nephew of jazz singer and actress Cleo King.
He played basketball at Los Angeles City College.
His first name is pronounced 'Sear-rock'.
“My father is a Starfleet captain, but I'm a writer.”
