An American actor, Jake T. Austin, starred in The Disney Channel television series, Wizards of Waverly Place. He also provided the voice of Diego on Go, Diego, Go! and has since gone on to star in The Perfect Game and Hotel for Dogs.
Notable Roles
- 2009: Bruce in Hotel for Dogs
- 2008: Angel Macias in The Perfect Game
- 2007-2008: Max Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place
- 2005-2008: Diego in Go, Diego, Go!
Quotes
- "I don't think a lot of people know I live in New York, so I go to public school and I love to write and everything and I have a lot of friends that I hang out with whenever I go back. So, when I'm not in Hollywood, I'm just a normal kid."—Jake T. AustinMoviesonline: Emma Roberts, Jake Ausin Interview (January 16, 2009)
- "I do a lot of imitations, like for my sister. So when auditions came up for Diego I tried to do a more masculine version of Dora [the Explorer]"—Jake T. Austin in GMA NOW Interview
Wizards of Waverly Place
Contributing to his Disney Channel fame, Jake T. Austin starred as Max Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place. The basis of the show is a family of wizards whose children are only allowed to practice their craft under adult supervision. Max is the youngest and is struggling both in school and his wizard training. His high energy leads him often to trouble but his craftiness leads him to unique solutions to problems.
Jake T. Austin Timeline
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1994: Born on December 3 in New York City, NY
2009: Hotel for Dogs as Bruce
2008: Monster Band
2007-08: Wizards of Waverly Place as Max Russo
2005-08: Go, Diego, Go!
2008: The Perfect Game
2006: Everyone's Hero
2006: The Ant Bully