American actor Jake DeVito became well-known in the entertainment world in part because of his well-known parents. He has, however, established a reputation for himself and is largely regarded as one of the greatest in the field. In some of the most watched and successful films, he gave great performances. Scroll down and get to know more about him.
Who Is Jake DeVito?
Jacob “Jake” Daniel DeVito was born in New York, the United States of America, on October 10, 1987. He is the son of Hollywood legendary actor and filmmaker, Danny DeVito and his ex-wife Rhea Perlman, who is also a famous actress. He is of Italian descent and holds American citizenship. He has two elder sisters, Lucy DeVito and Grace DeVito who are also active in the film industry. Jake, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and is way taller than his famous father is well known and has made a place for himself in the industry.
Career Of Jake DeVito
Jake DeVito is talented not just on screens, but behind the scenes as well. He made his debut as an actor in 2005 when he was cast in the movie Pieces of a Dream. With three production credits under his belt, the young DeVito’s switch from actor to producer appeared like a major accomplishment. Quicksand, Fair Chase, and Better Angels are among the films he produced. DeVito participated in the 2013 documentary, Folk before starting his own production company.
He also appeared alongside his father in the short comic film Curmudgeons, which was also produced and directed by the actor’s father. In addition, Jake also appeared on the TV show Untitled Tim Long Project. His work in producing has garnered him recognition and success in Hollywood.
Jake DeVito’s Family
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman, Jake DeVito’s parents, were wed for more than three decades. Rhea, his mother, is also an actress. On January 17, 1971, while watching a performance of the play The Shrinking Bride, the couple first met. Rhea went to show her support for her friend, who was one of the actresses. She first met Danny DeVito, who was also in the play, at this occasion. After that, they both started dating, and they moved in together within the next two weeks. On January 28th, 1982, Rhea and Danny DeVito tied the nuptial knot.
Lucy Chet DeVito, Jake’s sister, was born in 1982. She is an actress and has appeared in several films and television shows. She started her acting career in 2005 when she appeared in the short film, Curmudgeons. She continued to work in various short films and TV series before landing her breakthrough role in the TV series “Deadbeat” in 2014. She played the recurring role of Sue in the show’s first two seasons, which aired on Hulu. She has also made guest appearances on TV shows such as Melissa & Joey, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.”
She is also a producer and director. She co-produced the TV series “Sunset Daze” in 2010 and the movie “The Final Girls” in 2015. In 2018, she directed her first short film called “Lifestance,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Their second daughter, Grace Fan DeVito, was born in 1985. She is also an actress.
After 30 years of marriage, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman announced their separation in 2012. The couple had reconciled and were working on their relationship in 2013. However, they were unable to make it work and officially announced their divorce in March 2017.
Jake DeVito’s Net Worth
His net worth has drawn curiosity from his fans and followers as a rapidly emerging star. The actor is thought to be worth $1 million. Through his work in producing and acting, he has amassed wealth.
