Jake Allyn

Jake Allyn (born June 20, 1990, in Dallas, Texas) is an American screen actor and writer whose work spans television drama, thrillers, and contemporary westerns. He first gained wider attention for his portrayal of football standout BoJohn Folsom on BET’s series The Quad, helping establish him as a recognizable face in character-driven stories.

On the film side, Allyn has built a diverse résumé across genres. His credits include Appetites (as Michael) and the sci-fi action title Drone Wars (as Gunner), along with roles in Run Sweetheart Run (Donny), Pocket Listing (Anderson), Ride (Peter), Kill Me Twice (Lucas), Someone Like You (Dawson Gage), and Calico Queens (Bucky).

Expanding beyond acting, Allyn has also moved into writing, most notably with the modern western No Man’s Land (2021), which he co-led on screen alongside Frank Grillo, George Lopez, and Andie MacDowell. The project underscores his interest in grounded, Americana-inflected storytelling and marks a key step in his evolving career.