Jakobe' Dempsey
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Showing his proclivity for the arts early on, Jakobe' was auditioning
and booking commercials & modeling gigs before the tender age of two.
His love of performing, and obvious talent, led his parents to move the
family from Texas to Hollywood. Academy Award winner, Octavia Spencer
cast him in her documentary short film, "The Captain". This gifted
young artist went on to book his very first theatrical audition, the
role of Kaleb Solarte in the TV movie Une famille en héritage (2011), alongside an
all star cast, including Phylicia Rashad,on his 12th birthday. Followed
shortly thereafter by a Guest Star booking on Justified (2010) playing
Larenz Tate son. Jakobe' has landed major guest star roles
on hit shows Esprits criminels (2005) and Major Crimes (2012). Most recently, Jakobe' landed the role of Damon Henderson on Season 3 of NBC's Emmy Award winning drama, "This is Us". Jakobe's goals are firmly set on becoming one of Hollywood's next generation actor, writer, directors.
