Jake Choi
A magnetic actor who brings authentic charm and queer representation to mainstream television and independent film.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American actor·Birthday: January 14·Millennials
Biography
Jake Choi emerged from New York City's vibrant scene, his path to acting less a calculated career move and more a gradual discovery of a natural talent for embodying character. His breakout role came not in a blockbuster, but in the nuanced indie film 'Front Cover,' where he played a gay fashion stylist navigating cultural and personal identity. That performance showcased a specific, grounded charisma that television soon capitalized on. He became a fan favorite as the hilariously earnest and devoted young father Miggy on ABC's 'Single Parents,' proving his ability to steal scenes in a network ensemble. Choi's work consistently threads a needle, offering both relatable comedy and meaningful visibility for Asian American and LGBTQ+ stories, making him a distinctive face in a shifting entertainment landscape.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jake was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jake Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Jake's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
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
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
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
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the scene-stealing young father Miggy on the ABC comedy series 'Single Parents.'
- Delivered a critically praised lead performance in the LGBTQ+ independent film 'Front Cover.'
- Appeared in recurring roles on popular TV series like 'Younger' and 'EastSiders.'
- Portrayed Daniel Bae in the film adaptation of Nicola Yoon's novel 'The Sun Is Also a Star.'
Did You Know?
He initially pursued a career in music and was in a band before focusing on acting.
Choi is a first-generation Korean American.
He is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and Asian representation in media.
“I'm not here to be a poster boy; I'm here to tell honest stories.”
