Jake Maskall

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Actor (1971)
Fri Feb 17 2023
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Jake Maskall is an English actor who made headlines after revealing his sexual orientation. During an interview, the actor openly admitted that he was gay and discussed a previous affair.

He is famous for playing Danny Moon on the Soap opera EastEnders. He is also an accomplished stage actor, appearing in productions of esteemed plays like Faustus, Closer, and Dido, Queen of Carthage.

More importantly, Jake has been in the limelight for his roles as Cyrus in The Royals, a TV Series (2015 - 2018). 

Early Life

Jake was born in Essex, United Kingdom, on April 17, 1971. He holds his zodiac sign as Aries. His father is Michell Maskall, whose profession is still behind the curtains.

However, he has not talked much about his mother but has posted some pictures of her on his Instagram handle.

Childhood Picture of Jake Maskell when he was nine.
Childhood Picture of Jake Maskell when he was nine. Image Source: Instagram @jakemaskell

Additionally, he has been interested in acting since childhood and has turned his interest into reality. 

Is Jake Married or Dating Someone?

Talking about Jake Maskell's relationship status, he has been in a relationship with a guy for many years. He has mentioned he is gay just like the late William Hayes Chamberlain who publically announced that he is gay at the age of 60. 

Moreover, he is also not interested in having girlfriends. As per the Daily Mail, he made the surprising sexuality revelation to the public in 2005 when he said:

I'm gay, and I've been with my boyfriend for 12 years. It's not a secret. But my relationship's part of my private life, and I hope everyone respects my privacy.

Additionally, Jake has also mentioned that he wanted to keep his relationship specifics private, which appears to be his current position. He hasn't revealed anything about his boyfriend till now.

Jake Attended Drama Center London

Talking about Jake's education details, he completed his schooling at St Helen's Junior School. 

After completing school, he attended Drama Center London in London, Britain, in 1999. More information about his education is still behind the curtain.

Net Worth - Why Is Jake So Rich?

Jake Maskall is a famous actor who has earned a decent amount of money throughout his career. He has an estimated net worth of $3 million, similar to Matt Semino, including all his assets.  

However, he also gets some money by promoting different companies on his social media. 

Jake welcomed his new car on July 24, 2015. His car model is Bentley EXP 9 F, and it is in black. He posted it on Instagram with the caption:

Here's my new car. Guess what she is?????.

Jake Maskell's new car Mercedes Benz in white color
Jake Maskell's new car Mercedes Benz in white color. Image Source: Instagram @jakemaskell

Moreover, he bought the new car on March 26, 2017. The model of the Car is a Mercedes Benz same as Shawn Fonteno. He loves riding cars, as he has mentioned on his Instagram.

Physical Appearance 

Jake Maskell stands at 5 feet 9 inches (179 cm) and weighs around 75 kgs. He has beautiful brown eyes and brown hair.

Moreover, he has a Cleft chin which has made him look more attractive. He is also a fit guy with a great personality, but his body measurement is still behind the curtain. 

Teddy: Adorable Pet Of Jake 

The Royal actor Jake is among those who love and care a lot about pet animals. He loves enjoying himself with dogs. 

Picture of Jake Maskell's dog Teddy on his car
Picture of Jake Maskell's dog Teddy on his car. Image Source: Instagram @jakemaskell

Jake named his pet an adorable name, Teddy. He spends most of his free time with his pet.

Unfortunately, his dog was hospitalized for many days due to his poorly tummy. Jake had posted on his Instagram teddy's X-ray picture wishing him for fast recovery.

Career Highlights Of Jake

Jake studied acting at the Drama Centre London and made his movie debut in 2002. Danny Moon, a ladies' man in the BBC television serial opera 'EastEnders,' is one of his most famous roles.

He has appeared as a guest star in Casualty and Murder City, as well as starring in Stars in Fast Cars, Naked in London, Beyond the Rave, Rather You Than Me, Centurion, and The Royals.

Moreover, Jake has also done vocal work for various projects, including the computer game Star Wars: The Old Republic and the British Airways Mobile App.

Loves Travelling

Jake is the kind of person who loves traveling to different new places. He has visited Bangkok, Vienne, and many other countries.

Picture of Jake Maskell during his visit to Bangkok
Picture of Jake Maskell during his visit to Bangkok. Image Source: Instagram @jakemaskell

Moreover, he is curious about others' traditions and cultures, which makes him visit new places.

Active on Memmo.me

Jake is active on memmo.me on his name @Jake Maskell where he has posted only two videos.

Memmo.me is an app where thousands of celebrities record the video message to their fans. 

Social Media Presence

Jake Maskall is a social media-friendly person and has a good fan following. He is active on Instagram with the username @jakemaskall and has more than 16.1k followers.

Picture of Jake Maskall with his mother.
Picture of Jake Maskall with his mother. Image Source: Instagram @jakemaskall

Moreover, he is also available on Twitter, @JakeMaskall. He joined Twitter in January 2012 and has more than 13.3k followers.

IMDb Profile of Jake

Jake has his IMDb profile, consisting of his short bio, trivia, and personal details. Also, his IMDb profile consists of his movies and TV Series with his role and release dates.

Moreover, he has seventeen credits as an actor, seven credits for himself, one credit as a producer, and one credit for archive footage.

According to his IMDb, he appeared in Faustus,  Rupert Goold, and Ben Power's translation of Christopher Marlowe's drama at the Hampstead Theatre in Hampstead, London, England. He shared the stage with Scott Handy, Sophie Hunter, Mark Lockyer, and Stephen Noonan

Loves Reading Books

Apart from his career and hobbies, Jake loves reading books and makes time to read books instead of his busy schedule. His favorite book is ''Good Egg,'' written by Rebecca Hardiman.

Jake Maskell's favorite book from Rebecca Hardiman.
Jake Maskell's favorite book from Rebecca Hardiman. Image Source: Instagram @jakemaskell

Moreover, he has read books like Call me by your name written by Andre Aciman and many other books. As we can see on his Instagram, he recommends to his fans his favorite books to read.

Movies and TV Series

Jake has played in various movies and TV Series from the beginning of his career. Some of them are:

TV Series and Movies                                         Role                          Released Date           
Who's the daddyMan in Bar2019
The BibleBashaa2013
DoctorsDanny Rickett2009
Moving TargetJonathan Porchester2011
The AdoredAdrian2012

 

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