Jake Donald-Crookes is a multifaceted individual, exceling in various creative pursuits, including acting, music, and modeling, with his drumming skills reaching a grade 7 standard. He has been involved in numerous advertising campaigns since 2005.
Jake's foray into the world of cinema began with a role as Artemis Fowl's acting double in Kenneth Branagh's Disney film, Artemis Fowl. This experience sparked his passion for acting, and he has been pursuing it ever since.
In 2022, Jake took on his first leading role as Mario Capecchi, a teenage protagonist, in the film Hill of Vision. This production, directed by Roberto Faenza, featured an impressive cast, including Elisa Lasowski, Laura Haddock, and Ed Holcroft. The film tells the remarkable true story of Mario Capecchi, an Italian-born molecular geneticist and Nobel Prize winner, who lived on the streets during World War II.
Jake's portrayal of Mario Capecchi takes the audience on a journey, exploring the scientist's life after his mother's release from a German concentration camp. They eventually settled in America, where Jake's character's story unfolds.
In 2022, Jake also worked on The Wasp, alongside Natalie Dormer and Naomi Harris, with a release date set for August 2024.
Additionally, Jake reprised his role as Aaron in the series Patterns II, which premiered on Amazon Prime in 2023, with a 2024 continuation.
