Jacob Tierney

Actor, writer, director

Canadian Montréal, Québec, Canada

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, writer, director
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth26/09/1979
Age46 years
BirthplaceMontréal, Québec, Canada

Latest News about Jacob Tierney

01/01/2025

Jacob Tierney launched the sports romance series 'Heated Rivalry' in 2025, serving as its creator, writer, and executive producer. The series marks a new genre exploration for the Canadian filmmaker, known for his work on 'Letterkenny' and 'The Trotsky', and has been praised for its authentic portrayal of competitive sports dynamics and interpersonal relationships.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJacob Daniel Tierney

Personal Life

HeritageJewish (maternal), Irish (paternal)
Sexual OrientationQueer

Family

FatherKevin Tierney (producer, deceased)
MotherTerry Smiley (teacher)
SisterBrigid Tierney (actress)

Career

DebutActing at age 6 in Ford: The Man and the Machine (1986)
Notable Works
  • Josh and S.A.M. (1993, actor)
  • Twist (2003, writer/director)
  • The Trotsky (2009, writer/director)
  • Letterkenny (co-creator, co-writer, director, actor as Pastor Glen)
  • Shoresy (director, actor)
  • Heated Rivalry (creator, writer, executive producer)
  • Dracula: The Series (1990, actor as Max Townsend)
  • Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1991-2000, actor as Eric)
  • Big Wolf on Campus (1999-2002, recurring actor)
  • Slings and Arrows (2003-2006, actor)
  • Good Neighbors (2010, writer/director)
  • Shoresy (director, actor as Benoit 'Benny' Brodeur)
  • Sorry, Rabbi (2011, actor)
Awards
  • Genie Award for Best Original Song (Twist, 2003)
  • Multiple Canadian Screen Awards for Letterkenny
  • YTV Achievement Award for Acting (1993)
  • Genie Award nominations for Twist (4 nominations, 2003)
  • Canadian Comedy Awards (2 awards for The Trotsky)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began acting career at age 6 or 7.
2. Won YTV Achievement Award for Acting in 1993.
3. Self-describes as 'a queer, half-Jewish guy from Montreal'.
4. Starred in short film 'Sorry, Rabbi' (2011) as a secular Jew.
5. Made directorial debut with short film 'Dad' (2002).
6. Frequently collaborates with Canadian actress Emily Hampshire.
7. Directed every episode of Letterkenny and co-wrote almost every episode with Jared Keeso.
8. Directed seasons one and two of Shoresy spin-off series.
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