Jake Foy

Paul Jacob Foy (born November 1, 1990)[1] is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Tuff McMurray in the family rodeo dynasty series Ride, his role as King James in Reign, and his role as Felix Silva in Designated Survivor.[2]

Jake Foy
BornNovember 1, 1990
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
EducationSheridan College
OccupationActor / Director
Years active2014–present
Websitewww.jakefoy.com

Early life and education

Foy was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

After high school, Foy's first professional contract was for a production of High School Musical: on Stage!, and afterwards spent three years in Sheridan College's prestigious Music Theatre performance program.[3]

Career

Foy made his onscreen debut in 2014. He has appeared in several television shows and films, including Designated Survivor as Felix, Reign as King James, and Eat, Drink & Be Married as Charlie.[4]

Jake stars as Tuff McMurray in Ride, an American neo-Western drama television series created by Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi. It premiered on March 26, 2023, on Hallmark Channel.[5][6]

Personal life

Jake resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is engaged to his partner, Nicolas La Traverse.[7]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2014 God Willing Gus Walcott Short film
2014 Miranda Joseph Short film
2015 Arrow Intern Episode: "Beyond Redemption"
2015 Minority Report Nellas' Lover Episode: "Honor Among Thieves"
2016 Ariel Unraveling Joel Short film
2016 Star Trek Beyond USSE Bridge Crew Actor
2016 Murdoch Mysteries Wesley Patten Episode: "Bend It Like Brankenreid"
2017 Reign King James Episode: "All It Cost Her..."
2018 Frankie Drake Mysteries Gamber Episode: "Dealer's Choice"
2019 In The Dark Guy Episode: "Bait and Switch"
2019 Designated Survivor Felix Silva 5 episodes
2019 Eat, Drink and be Married Charlie Warren TV Film
2020 Love in Store Ryan Costa TV Film
2021 Batwoman Dad Episode: "Power"
2021 A Little Daytime Drama Stewart TV Film
2022 Billy the Kid Norm Episode: "Antrim"
2022 When Christmas Was Young Deejay TV Film
2023 Ride Tuff McMurray Series Lead
2024 Allegiance Kyle Recurring

References
  1. "Things You Probably Didn't Know About Out Queer Actor Jake Foy • Instinct Magazine". Instinct Magazine. 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  2. "Jake Foy". TV Guide. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  3. Law, John (2 March 2023). "Niagara Falls actor Jake Foy saddles up for new series 'Ride'". Niagara Review. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  4. Norman, Dalton (10 August 2023). "Hallmark Star Jake Foy's 10 Best Movies & TV Shows". ScreenRant. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  5. Blackwood, Emily (2023-04-02). "'Ride': Meet The Stars Of Hallmark's New Western Rodeo Drama". Wide Open Country. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  6. Rice, Lynette (2023-03-27). "'Ride': Showrunner Sherri Cooper-Landsman On Hallmark Drama's Similarities To 'Yellowstone' And Her Future With The Rodeo Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  7. "Hallmark Star Jake Foy Is Engaged to Nicolas La Traverse: See the Photos!". People. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
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