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Jake Allyn

Jake Allyn is an American actor and filmmaker. He made his feature directorial debut with Ride (2024), which he also starred. He also co-wrote and starred in the film No Man's Land (2021). On television, he is known for playing BoJohn Folsom in The Quad. He also starred in the film Someone Like You (2024).

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Jake Allyn
Born (1990-06-20) June 20, 1990
California, U.S.
OccupationsActor, filmmaker
ParentRob Allyn
RelativesConor Allyn (brother)

Jake Allyn is an American actor and filmmaker.1234 He made his feature directorial debut with Ride (2024), which he also starred.567 He also co-wrote and starred in the film No Man's Land (2021).89 On television, he is known for playing BoJohn Folsom in The Quad.101112 He also starred in the film Someone Like You (2024).13

Personal life

Allyn was born in Dallas.14 He is the son of Rob Allyn and the brother of Conor Allyn.151617

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 His Father's Son Paul Hebert Short film
Masquerade Albert
2014 Zoe Gone Taylor
2015 Appetites Michael
2016 Pocket Listing Anderson
Drone Wars Machine Gunner
2017 Calico Queens Bucky Short film
2020 Run Sweetheart Run Donny
2021 No Man's Land Jackson
Sweet Girl Titus
2024 Someone Like You Dawson Gage
Ride Peter
Venom: The Last Dance Las Vegas Security Guard

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Killer Kids Tommy Strelka Episode: "Two Strikes & Hail Mary"
Sex Sent Me to the ER Arnie/Sebastian 2 episodes
2016 The Middle Jason Episode: "The Man Hunt"
2018 Overexposed Jimmy Cowls TV movie
NCIS Navy Petty Officer Second Class James Sweeney Episode: "Handle with Care"
2017–2018 The Quad BoJohn Folsom 19 episode
2019 Hidden in Plain Sight Lucas TV movie
Mayans M.C. Syph Episode: "Muluc"
2024 The Baxters Ryan Taylor 34 episodes
NCIS: Hawaiʻi New Jesse 2 episodes
2025 S.W.A.T. Jace Graham 2 episodes
The Last of Us Morello Episode: "Day One"

As director

As screenwriter

As producer

References

References

  1. N'Duka, Amanda (February 2, 2017). "Kevin Dunn Boards 'Captive State'; Jake Allyn Is 'Overexposed'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  2. Massoto, Erick (April 24, 2024). "Jake Allyn Is a Bull Rider Trying to Save His Family in First 'Ride' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  3. Sayre, Will (June 13, 2024). "C. Thomas Howell and Jake Allyn on the Legit Cowboy Experiences of Rodeo Saga Ride". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  4. Martinez, Kiko (June 18, 2024). "Texan Jake Allyn saddles up as star, director of rodeo drama 'Ride'". MYSanAntonio.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  5. Grobar, Matt (February 7, 2022). "Well Go USA To Exec Produce & Distribute Jake And Conor Allyn's Rodeo Crime Pic 'Ride'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  6. Jorgenson, Todd (June 13, 2024). "Why Jake Allyn's Ride Wants to Celebrate Texas Cowboy Culture". D Magazine. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  7. Glowacki, Tresha (June 12, 2024). "Exclusive: Jake Allyn Directorial Debut, "Ride" the Movie". Men's Journal. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  8. Allyn, Conor (January 31, 2023). "No Man's Land Director Conor Allyn on Using a Classic Genre to Explore the Border". MovieMaker. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  9. Rubin, Rebecca (January 23, 2021). "How Brothers Jake and Conor Allyn Went From Making Home Videos to Shooting Feature Films". Variety. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  10. "Jake Allyn Reveals 'The Quad' Behind-The-Scene Secrets!". OK!. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  11. Tatum, Erin (April 3, 2018). "Jake Allyn Talks "The Quad" And More". Cliché Magazine. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  12. Trahan, Joe (February 28, 2017). "Former Jesuit football player lands star QB role". WFAA. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  13. Complex, Valerie (September 27, 2022). "Karen Kingsbury's 'Someone Like You' Starring Sarah Fisher And Jake Allyn Begins Production In October". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  14. White, Dawn (June 14, 2024). ""Ride" movie made by Dallas-born filmmaker premieres in theaters". CBS News. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  15. Alvarez, Josh (June 14, 2024). "Jake Allyn's New Movie, 'Ride,' Is the 'Friday Night Lights' of Rodeo". Texas Monthly. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  16. Horst, Carole (November 12, 2020). "Allyn Brothers Create Western With a Dramatic Twist in 'No Man's Land'". Variety. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  17. Wiseman, Andreas; Grater, Tom (July 22, 2020). "Georgia-Based Outfit Southern Stories Sets Rodeo Drama 'Ride' From 'No Man's Land' Duo Conor & Jake Allyn". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
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