Jake Short
Disney Channel alum who evolved from kid-comedy star into a versatile performer tackling both American and British television.
Born 1997 (age 29)·American actor·Birthday: May 30·Generation Z
Biography
Jake Short, born Jacob Patrick Short in 1997, became a familiar face to a generation of viewers through the Disney Channel machine. His breakout role as the quirky Fletcher Quimby on 'A.N.T. Farm' showcased his comedic timing and likability. He seamlessly transitioned into the action-comedy world of Disney XD's 'Mighty Med' and its crossover series, proving his appeal extended beyond sitcoms. In a significant career pivot, Short crossed the Atlantic to star in the British sitcom 'The First Team,' demonstrating an adaptability and willingness to challenge himself in new comedic formats. His career trajectory reflects a conscious move from child actor to a performer seeking diverse and mature roles.
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.
Jake was born in 1997, 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 Jake Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Jake's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
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
2018Turned 21
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 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Fletcher Quimby in the popular Disney Channel series 'A.N.T. Farm' for its entire run.
- Played a lead role in the Disney XD superhero comedy series 'Mighty Med' and its spin-off 'Lab Rats: Elite Force'.
- Landed a main role on the BBC sitcom 'The First Team', marking a successful transition to British television.
Did You Know?
He is a trained martial artist, which came in handy for his role on 'Mighty Med'.
Short provided voice work for the animated series 'The Adventures of Kid Danger'.
He has a younger brother named Jack who is also an actor.
“I love playing the weird guy; it's more fun than being the hero.”
