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“I aspired to be a writer and then I just started getting acting work. I really didn't have a direct goal, I just knew I wanted to be in this industry telling stories and doing this for a job. I thought my path was going to be as a writer, but I'm pretty happy doing it as an actor.”

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Jake M. Johnson

Jake M. Johnson, born on May 28, 1978, is an American actor known for his roles in various television shows and movies. He is recognized for his humorous and natural performance style. more

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“It's a really weird feeling when you write something and you really know it and then you watch actors come in and do it.”

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“If I'm not directing it, I need to be right in the director's ear so we can be talking about this." You do something like use the wrong music, the tone's off, and everything feels off". And I was like, "I'm not going down with this one. I wrote it, but I don't like that play." Then I thought, "Well, no one's producing my stuff, letting me star in it, and direct it at these theaters, so I'll just do them in comedy clubs."”

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