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Jacob "Jake" Crossman

Jacob "Jake" Crossman is an actor and digital creator splitting time between Los Angeles and his quiet state of Virginia. A natural athlete with strong comedic instincts, Jake first made his mark on ESPN+'s sports-comedy series FUSE and most recently was featured in the indie pilot Continue to Win directed by Lester Speight. He also consulted on the feature film F1 The Movie directed by Joseph Kosinski, lending his cardistry expertise on location in Northamptonshire, England.

Trained in classical theatre and featured as Chaucer in The Canturbury Tales and Fagin in Oliver Twist at Erie's Theater, he combines physicality, improvisation chops, and a magnetic presence to bring characters vividly to life. Off-camera, he leverages over 1 million TikTok followers to craft brand-driven health and wellness content with 250 million+ views.

Jake's versatility spans from dramatic lead roles to sketch comedy, showcasing his range and dedication to the craft. His athletic background provides a unique physicality to his performances, while his digital media experience brings a contemporary edge to traditional acting.

Training & Skills

Education & Training

  • B.S. Digital Media (Video Production), Gannon University & Liberty University (2019)
  • Erie First Christian Academy Graduate (2016)

Professional Media Training

  • ESPN Director Training (2019)
  • FOX Sports Crew Training (2019)
  • FOX Sports Super Bowl Training (2020)

Specialized Certifications

  • NASM Certified Nutritionist (2022, 2024)

Awards & Honors

  • Erie Community Theater "Best Lead Actor" (2017)
  • Contributed to 7 Daytime Emmy Award-winning production "GameOn"
  • Crew Manager for Emmy Award-winning Super Bowl LIV broadcast on FOX
  • Lynchburg Film Festival Recognition for "After Curfew"

Athletics

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Running
  • Skiing

Music

  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Drums
  • Vocals
  • Music Production

Accents & Dialects

  • General American
  • Southern American
  • LA Valley (Valley Girl)
  • French
  • Russian
  • Irish

Special Skills

  • Improv
  • On-Camera Hosting
  • Teleprompter Proficiency
  • Voice-Over Narration
  • Stage Combat (Basic)
  • Cardistry
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Social Media Strategy

Digital & Social Media

  • 1M+ TikTok Followers
  • 250M+ Content Views
  • Brand Partnership Creation
  • Health & Wellness Content
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Multi-Platform Strategy