Jake McLaughlin
Biography: Jacob Adam McLaughlin (born October 7, 1982) is an American actor and former soldier and veteran. He's known for his roles as Michael Ormewood on the series Will Trent, Ryan Booth on Quantico, and William Tate on Believe. After leaving the military, McLaughlin worked on a crab boat in Oregon and as a security guard at Universal Studios. He was living in Chico, California, doing concrete work and had only $200 in his checking account when he heard about the casting session for Paul Haggis's In the Valley of Elah. Being a former dismount infantry S.A.W. gunner in Iraq in real life, he read for the role after hearing that Haggis was auditioning actual vets for several parts. He then starred as Specialist Gordon Bonner in the 2007 film In the Valley of Elah – based on actual events involving American soldiers who served in the Iraq War. After the success of his first movie, McLaughlin made cameo appearances in movies such as The Day the Earth Stood Still and Cloverfield. He appeared in episodes of The Unit and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He got his first major role on TV in 2009, when he was cast in the television remake of the Oscar-winning film, Crash. In the following years he made many appearances on television. In 2011, he was cast in Warrior which was followed by a supporting role in Safe House. In February 2013, McLaughlin was cast as the male lead in Believe, a television pilot by Alfonso Cuarón which was picked to series in May 2013. The show premiered on NBC in March 2014. In March 2015, he was cast in the television pilot, Quantico which was picked to series in May.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 07, 1982
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In the Valley of Elah
2007-09-14
In the Valley of Elah
Overview: A career officer and his wife work with a police detective to uncover the truth behind their son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.
Genres: History Drama Thriller Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-09-14
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Cloverfield
2008-01-15
Cloverfield
Overview: Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.
Genres: Action Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-15
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Black Diamond
2025-01-10
Black Diamond
Overview: Follows a young woman whose idyllic life with her hedge funder boyfriend turns it into a deadly triangle of lust, obsession and murder after meeting a local cowboy handyman.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-10
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Warrior
2011-09-09
Warrior
Overview: The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-09
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Chasing a Dream
2009-04-24
Chasing a Dream
Overview: When high school football player Cam Stiles loses his best friend, he decides to drop football and focus on attaining his friend's goal of running a mile in under four minutes. Cam's decision tears apart his relationship with former teammates and his father—who happens to be his demanding football coach.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-24
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Site
Site
Overview: After a terrifying encounter at an abandoned government test site, a small town family man begins seeing haunting visions of a past that threatens to destroy his present.
Genres: Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
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Another Time
2018-04-24
Another Time
Overview: Eric, the top investment manager at his firm, is assigned to help Julia, the stunning owner of a recently acquired company. He falls for her, and realizes he has to go back in time to meet her before she becomes engaged.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-24
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The Frontier
2012-01-01
The Frontier
Overview: Set in the 1840s, show centers on a group that follows their dreams and heads west from Missouri across the uncharted country.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-01
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Safe House
2012-02-08
Safe House
Overview: A dangerous CIA renegade resurfaces after a decade on the run. When the safe house he's remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-02-08
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Last Night on Earth
2024-05-31
Last Night on Earth
Overview: Faced with impending doom from a planet-killing asteroid, a couple flee to the hills of Tennessee to spend their last days together - but the chaotic breakdown of society disrupts their peaceful plans.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-31
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Black Dog, Red Dog
2015-07-23
Black Dog, Red Dog
Overview: Follows the life of Stephen Dobyns as he deals with life, women, and his move from journalism to poetry.
Genres: Drama Family Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-07-23
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Forever
2015-10-27
Forever
Overview: An investigative reporter finds the will to live again after discovering an enigmatic commune.
Genres: Drama Romance Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-27
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008-12-10
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Overview: A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-12-10
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Home
2021-07-29
Home
Overview: An ex-felon returns home from prison and must confront the demons of his past.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-07-29
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Savages
2012-07-06
Savages
Overview: Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-07-06
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