Jake McDorman Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Instagram

Jake McDorman, birth name is John Allen McDorman IV, is an American actor and producer known for his versatile roles in television and film, most notably as Brian Finch in the CBS series Limitless (2015–2016) and Alan Shepard in Disney+’s The Right Stuff (2020).

Profile

• Full Name: John Allen McDorman IV
• Stage Name: Jake McDorman
• Born: July 8, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Producer
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
• Parents: John Allen McDorman III, Deborah Gale
• Siblings: Morgan McDorman, Amanda McDorman
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million to $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jake McDorman was born on July 8, 1986, in Dallas, Texas, to John Allen McDorman III and Deborah Gale.

Raised in a middle-class family, he grew up alongside his younger sister, Morgan McDorman, and has an older half-sister, Amanda McDorman.

He attended Northwood Hills Elementary School, Westwood Junior High School, and graduated from Richardson High School in Dallas.

After high school, he studied acting at the Dallas Young Actors Studio and Nancy Chartier’s Film and Acting Studio, where he honed his craft before pursuing a professional career.

His ethnicity is multi-ethnic, including English, Irish, German, and French descent, and his zodiac sign is Cancer.

Specific details about his religious beliefs are not publicly documented.

Career

Jake McDorman began his acting career in 1999 with minor roles, making his television debut in 2003 as Scott Banks in two episodes of the sitcom Run of the House.

He gained early recognition as a series regular in Quintuplets (2004–2005) on Fox, playing Parker Chase.

Guest roles followed in House (2006), CSI: Miami (2006), and Cold Case (2007).

His breakout came as Evan Chambers in the ABC Family drama Greek (2007–2011), a role that showcased his charm and comedic timing.

In 2011, he landed the lead role of Brian Finch in Limitless (2015–2016), a CBS series based on the 2011 film, earning praise for his dynamic performance.

Other notable TV roles include Mike Pratt in Shameless (2013–2014), Peter in Manhattan Love Story (2014), Rick in Are You There, Chelsea? (2012), Avery Brown in the Murphy Brown revival (2018), and Wiley in Mrs. Davis (2023).

His film credits include Echoes of Innocence (2005) as Dave, Aquamarine (2006) as Raymond, Live Free or Die Hard (2007) as Jim, American Sniper (2014) as Ryan “Biggles” Job ($547 million box office), Lady Bird (2017) as Mr. Bruno, Happiest Season (2020) as Connor, and Jerry and Marge Go Large (2022) as Doug Selbee alongside Bryan Cranston.

McDorman also voiced Harry in the video game Awake Episode One (2018), serving as an executive producer.

Upcoming projects include Night Always Comes (2025), Spring Bloom (post-production, executive producer), The Good Daughter (post-production), and Cast Away Sorta (post-production).

His versatility spans comedy, drama, and action, with co-stars like Saoirse Ronan, Alison Brie, and Betty Gilpin.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jake_mcdorman
• Facebook Handle: Jake McDorman
• Twitter Handle: @Jake_McDorman

Personal Life

Jake McDorman, 39, is single and has no children.

He was in a relationship with actress Analeigh Tipton from September 2014 until their apparent breakup, with Tipton coming out as queer in June 2021.

Standing at 6 feet 0 inches and weighing approximately 75 kg (165 lbs), he has blond hair and blue eyes.

A Dallas native, he resides in Los Angeles, maintaining a low-key personal life.

McDorman does not smoke, and his drinking habits are not publicly known.

His hobbies include staying active and engaging with fans on social media, where he shares updates about his projects.

Filmography:

• Echoes of Innocence (2005) – Dave
• Aquamarine (2006) – Raymond
• Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006) – Brad
• The Craigslist Killer (2011, TV Movie) – Phillip Markoff
• Me Him Her (2015) – Griffin
• Unlovable (2018) – Jesse
• The Escape of Prisoner 614 (2018) – Thurman Hayford
• Happiest Season (2020) – Connor
• Jerry and Marge Go Large (2022) – Doug Selbee
• Night Always Comes (2025, Completed) – Jack
• Spring Bloom (Post-production) – Chef
• The Good Daughter (Post-production) – Mason Huck
• Cast Away Sorta (Post-production) – Himself

Television:

• Run of the House (2003) – Scott Banks (2 episodes)
• Quintuplets (2004–2005) – Parker Chase (Series Regular)
• House (2006) – Guest Role
• CSI: Miami (2006) – Guest Role
• Cold Case (2007) – Guest Role
• Greek (2007–2011) – Evan Chambers (Series Regular)
• Are You There, Chelsea? (2012) – Rick (Series Regular)
• The Newsroom (2012) – Tate Brady (Guest Role)
• Shameless (2013–2014) – Mike Pratt (Series Regular, Season 4)
• Manhattan Love Story (2014) – Peter (Series Regular)
• Limitless (2015–2016) – Brian Finch (Lead Role)
• Murphy Brown (2018) – Avery Brown (Series Regular)
• Watchmen (2019) – Nelson Gardner (1 episode)
• What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2020) – Jeff Suckler (4 episodes)
• The Right Stuff (2020) – Alan Shepard (Series Regular)
• Dopesick (2021) – John Brownlee (5 episodes)
• Class of ’09 (2023) – Murphy (8 episodes)

Net Worth

Jake McDorman’s estimated net worth is $2 million to $3 million USD.

His wealth is derived from his acting roles in high-grossing films like American Sniper ($547 million) and Live Free or Die Hard ($383 million), as well as series regular roles in Limitless, Greek, and Shameless.