Celebrity chef, TV host, and best-selling cookbook author Jake Smollett has had a illustrious career spanning over three decades in the entertainment industry. Born into a family of entertainers, he began his journey in the world of modeling at just three months old in New York City.
As a child, Jake and his family of seven siblings made the cross-country move to Los Angeles, where he started landing acting roles in various television shows, including ABC's "The Middleman", "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper", and "On Our Own", alongside his siblings. He also appeared in the feature film "Eve's Bayou" alongside his sister Jurnee.
Jake's passion for cooking and acting merged as he opened his own production company, IronPack Productions, to produce a diverse range of cooking and lifestyle shows, including his latest show, "RAW with Jake Smollett". He has also had the opportunity to work with renowned brands such as Williams-Sonoma and Sprouts, and was even named Chef of the Week in LA Confidential Magazine.
In addition to his own cooking shows, Jake has made guest appearances on other popular cooking and lifestyle programs, including "Chopped Jr.", "Family Food Showdown", "Clash of the Grandmas", and "Kids' Baking Championship". He has also had the chance to participate in various cooking demonstrations on prominent TV shows, such as "The Chew", "The Today Show", "Good Morning America", and "Rachael Ray".
