Hallmark fans know Jake Epstein from the holiday film “Eight Gifts of Hanukkah.”
Epstein might have been new to prosthetics, but he’s been in the entertainment industry for decades.
One of his first roles was the 2000 Disney Channel film “Quints.”
The character was introduced in the show’s second season and helped launch Epstein’s career.
Craig had bipolar disorder and suffered abuse at the hands of his father.
In 2007, Epstein took a break from Degrassi to follow other acting ventures.
In a 2007 interview withEntertainment Weekly, Epstein explained why he temporarily walked away from “Degrassi.”
It’s like the Juilliard of Canada.
He added, “I’m really into theater.
It was probably one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made in my life.”
Epstein also performed in “Billy Elliot” in Toronto.
Epstein played Peter Parker.
I think what I enjoyed most in the show was finding the comedy and humour in the character."
Epstein then appeared in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” as Gerry Goffin.
The actor told theToronto Starthat Broadway was physically and emotionally exhausting.
As a result, he left the theater world.
In 2007, he starred in the film “Charlie Bartlett” alongside Anton Yelchin and Robert Downey Jr.
Moreover, Epstein was a guest star on “Degrassi” until 2009.
He also starred in two episodes of “Degrassi: Next Class” as Craig in 2016 and 2017.
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He added, “There was a lot of laughing, swapping stories, and catching up.
It immediately felt fun.”
As of 2023, the video has 114 million views on YouTube.
Epstein’s other projects include “The Hardy Boys” and the Hallmark film “The Wedding Contract.”
