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Who is Jake DeVito?
Jake Daniel DeVito was born in October 1986 in New York City, USA. He is a producer, actor and filmmaker but possibly best known as the son of actor Danny DeVito from his marriage to actress Rhea Perlman. His father is known for several high-profile film and television projects during his career, including ‘Taxi’, ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’, ‘Hercules’ and ‘Erin Brokovich’.
Jake DeVito’s net worth
As of early 2020, Jake DeVito’s net worth is estimated to be over $1 million earned through success in his various endeavors including his film work.
While he has produced a few entertainment projects that have earned him money, he has dabbled in other projects as well, though the details of these are not readily available to the public.
Life and career
Jake grew up with a lot of first-hand knowledge of the entertainment industry and acting as a profession. He was raised by two notable actors, who have won awards and big paydays throughout their careers. Despite this, they never forced him to become an actor, encouraging him to pursue whatever he wanted to do.
He briefly tried his hand at acting in the 2000s, his most notable work being his film debut in “Pieces of a Dream” released in 2005.
He then took a long hiatus from the industry to pursue other projects before returning as a producer in 2014. Some of the projects he made during this period include “Fair Chase”, “Batter Angels”, and “Quicksand”. On his return, he had learned more about the inner workings of filmmaking and worked with the electronics crew as well as cinematographers. He was one of the producers of the documentary “People”, and has also produced some short films in the 2010s.
Private life
There are no details about Jake’s romantic endeavours, although it is widely believed that he is single.
He is used to a lavish lifestyle growing up in a large 14,000 square feet At home in Beverly Hills that his parents bought. He often attributes his love of filmmaking to his father, who also introduced him to production work through his business and production endeavors. He has two siblings, one of whom is actress Lucy DeVito, who is known for her various theater roles. In mainstream film projects, she is known for her work in “The Comedian” and “Leaves of Grass”.
Mother – Rhea Perlman
Rhea Perlman grew up in Los Angeles and as a result, she and her sister pursued careers in the entertainment industry.
After graduating from Hunter College in New York, she returned to Los Angeles and began looking for work. After a few guest appearances, she was cast as a recurring character on the series “Taxi” (1979-82) alongside her future husband Danny DeVito.
Her biggest project came later in the 1980s when she became a regular cast member of the television show “cheers”. The show aired on ABC for 11 seasons and tells the story of the titular bar and the people who frequent it along with its employees. It initially struggled in the ratings, but eventually became one of the top-rated shows in the country.
It gained a strong international audience and elevated the careers of many of its cast members such as Kelsey Grammer. It won 28 Primetime Emmy Awards during its run and finished strong to critical acclaim, considered by many to be one of the greatest television shows of all time.
Father – Danny DeVito
Danny grew up in New Jersey, with his Italian family originally from Basilicata, Southern Italy. At a young age, he aspired to a career as an actor, continuing it throughout his studies. He enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and then pursued a career in theater, appearing in productions as part of the Westbeth Playwrights Feminist Collective where he would meet his future wife.
In 1971, he was cast in the production “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and his performance saw him reprise his role in the film adaptation, released in 1975.
This led to more opportunities for him as he was subsequently cast in the television show “Taxi” which greatly boosted his career. The show aired for six seasons and won numerous Emmy Awards by telling the story of several New York City-based cab drivers and the things they encounter on a daily basis. While working on the show, he had more roles in films, and after its end, he decided to focus more on his film work, which progressed very quickly due to the successes of his projects.
The success of Danny DeVito
Some of the hit films he has worked on during his career include ‘Terms of Endearment’, ‘Matilda’, ‘Mars Attacks!’ and ‘The War of the Roses’. In addition to film work, he lent his voice to several productions, including “Space Jam”. He also had a major role in the animated film “Hercules”, voicing the trainer of the titular character, Phil. One of his most recent voice projects is “The Lorax‘, in which he voiced the titular character.
In the 2000s, he returned to television and was cast in the sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, and has been with the show since 2006.
The show ran on FX for its first eight years before moving to FXX. It tells the story of a group of friends who run an Irish Bar in Pennsylvania. The series is be bound to for the list of longest-running live-action sitcoms, shared with “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet”.
Besides acting, Danny is also the founder of the production company Jersey Films, which is responsible for such projects as “Freedom Writers” and “Pulp Fiction”. Throughout his career, he is often identified by his short height, which has been attributed to a genetic condition.
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