Jake Hurwitz, 1985
Actors · August 5, 1985
Jake Hurwitz
★ HOW OLD IS JAKE HURWITZ?
Jake Hurwitz is 40 years old, born August 5, 1985 in United States · Leo.
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★ LEDE
About
Jake Hurwitz is an American comedian and actor best known for the web series Jake and Amir, where he plays the straight man opposite comedy partner Amir Blumenfeld. Born August 5, 1985, Hurwitz started as a CollegeHumor intern in 2006 and became a cornerstone of the site, writing and starring in original videos. Beyond the duo's sketches, he co-founded the podcast network HeadGum in 2015 and co-hosts the advice podcast If I Were You. A Leo, Hurwitz balances deadpan delivery with sharp comedic timing.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jake Hurwitz is an American comedian, writer, and actor born August 5, 1985. He rose to prominence as one half of Jake and Amir, a comedy duo that began as a personal project before being produced by CollegeHumor. In the web series, Hurwitz assumes the role of the straight man, playing an exaggerated version of himself opposite Amir Blumenfeld's more absurd character. His career began when he became an intern at the comedy website CollegeHumor in 2006, eventually writing and appearing in original videos for the platform. He also starred in The CollegeHumor Show, an MTV sitcom that aired for one season in 2009. Beyond video content, Hurwitz has hosted Myspace's BFF series and contributed articles published online and in print. In 2013, he and Blumenfeld launched If I Were You, an advice podcast that grew their fanbase beyond YouTube. On August 1, 2015, Hurwitz and Blumenfeld co-founded HeadGum, a comedy podcast network that expanded their reach into audio entertainment. Beginning in April 2016, the pair released Lonely and Horny, a new video series exclusively on Vimeo. As a Leo born in the mid-1980s, Hurwitz embodies the sign's natural confidence and performative flair. His life-path number is 9, suggesting a creative and expansive personality drawn to larger audiences and collaborative projects. Comedians like Hurwitz perform across multiple platforms—live shows, recorded sketches, podcasts, and television—building audiences through character work and collaborative chemistry.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Hurwitz started at CollegeHumor as an intern in 2006, before the Jake and Amir series existed. The web series began as a personal hobby between Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld before CollegeHumor began producing it, suggesting the pair had been performing together informally before their breakthrough.
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Trivia
- Hurwitz plays the straight man in Jake and Amir, a deliberate comedic choice that contrasts with Blumenfeld's more absurd character.
- He co-founded HeadGum alongside Amir Blumenfeld and Marty Michael on August 1, 2015, expanding from web video into podcast production.
- The duo launched Lonely and Horny on Vimeo in April 2016, demonstrating their willingness to experiment with different streaming platforms.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Jake Hurwitz often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 9 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Johnny CardosoSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
- Brian Gutiérrez
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jake Hurwitz?
- Jake Hurwitz is 40 years old (born August 5, 1985).
- When is Jake Hurwitz's birthday?
- Jake Hurwitz was born on August 5, 1985.
- What is Jake Hurwitz's zodiac sign?
- Jake Hurwitz is a Leo, born August 5, 1985.
- What is Jake Hurwitz's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jake Hurwitz was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Jake Hurwitz from?
- Jake Hurwitz is from United States.
- What does Jake Hurwitz do?
- Jake Hurwitz is a actor.
- Is Jake Hurwitz still alive?
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