We’ve been crushing on the adorable Jake Short ever since he played Fletcher Quimby on the Disney Channel show A.N.T. Farm and Oliver on the Disney XD show Mighty Med.
He’s a talented actor, musician and some might even say comedian, so it only makes total sense that we give him the title of our Man Crush Monday this week.
Editor’s note: This Man Crush Monday originally ran in March 2016. Jake was born May 30, 1997, and we have added an update on his career below. Read our Jake Short Interview: Mighty Med and His Kids’ Choice Nomination from March 2014.
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Jake Short Quick Facts
Full Name: Jacob Patrick Short
Age: 18 (as of March 2016)
Birthday: May 30
Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Disney Movie: Tarzan
Favorite Type Of Music: R&B
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7 Fun Facts About Jake Short
1. Jake moved to Los Angeles at the age of nine to pursue acting. He started working for Disney at age twelve. We’re so glad he did!
2. He’s a talented singer, and was a part of the all kids singing group Counting Dayz.
3. He also sang on the “Kidz Bop 13” album with Ross Lynch. How cool is that?
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4. Jake’s Disney XD show, Lab Rats: Elite Force, debuted in 2016. It’s a spin-off of Lab Rats and Mighty Med, and we ❤️ his cautious but totally cute character Oliver.
5. In 2012, Jake won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite TV Actor for his role as Fletcher Quimby on A.N.T. Farm.
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6. Jake is SUPER active. He loves soccer, basketball, martial arts and snowboarding.
7. Jake and his bestie Bradley Steven Perry are total pranksters and had a blast playing pranks on each other during the filming of Mighty Med. Sneaky boys.
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What Jake Short Has Done Since This Post
Mighty Med ran for two seasons on Disney XD through 2015. Jake returned as Oliver in Lab Rats: Elite Force in 2016.
He later starred in the 2018 series All Night and the BBC Two sitcom The First Team in 2020. He also appeared in the 2018 film #Roxy.
In November 2022, Jake launched the podcast Hit the Brake with his former Mighty Med costar Bradley Steven Perry.
He has also guest starred on Lessons in Chemistry in 2023, High Potential in 2025 and 9-1-1 in 2026.
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Jake Short FAQ
Where is Jake Short from?
Jake Short was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
When is Jake Short’s birthday?
Jake’s birthday is May 30, 1997, which makes him a Gemini.
What is Jake Short best known for?
Jake is best known for playing Fletcher Quimby on A.N.T. Farm and Oliver on Mighty Med and Lab Rats: Elite Force.
Did Jake Short win a Kids’ Choice Award?
Yes. He won Favorite TV Actor at the Kids’ Choice Awards in 2012 for A.N.T. Farm and was nominated for the same award in 2014.
Does Jake Short have a podcast?
Yes. He co-hosts Hit the Brake with Bradley Steven Perry, which launched in November 2022.
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