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Jacob Bertrand
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Jacob Scott Thomas Bertrand[1] (born March 6, 2000)[2][3] is an American actor. From 2018 to 2025, Bertrand played the series regular role of Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz in the YouTube Premium and Netflix series Cobra Kai. He is also known for the voice of Bam in Batwheels, portraying the titular character in Disney XD's Kirby Buckets and playing Jack Malloy in the 2016 Disney Channel Original Movie, The Swap.[3][4]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Bertrand was born in Los Angeles, California, and has three siblings.[5] He is half Mexican.[6] He said in an interview that he studied four years of taekwondo at a strip mall and got up to purple belt, then when he was cast in Cobra Kai, he trained with taekwondo grandmaster Simon Rhee.[7]
Career
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Prior to his work for Disney, Bertrand had several roles in Nickelodeon productions. He was a regular on the sitcom Marvin Marvin,[3][8] voiced the main character Gil in Seasons 2 and 3 of the animated series Bubble Guppies,[3] appeared as a minor character on the teen sitcom iCarly,[8] and co-starred as Charlie in the fantasy-comedy film Jinxed.[9] Since 2018 he has appeared in the YouTube Premium/Netflix television series Cobra Kai.[10]
With Xolo Maridueña, Bertrand co-hosts the Lone Lobos podcast, which debuted in September 2021.[11] Since 2022, Bertrand has voiced the lead character Bam in the animated children's show Batwheels.[12] In November 2022, Bertrand and two friends started Three Floating, a YouTube channel dedicated to the trading card game Flesh and Blood.[13]
Personal life
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Bertrand is currently in relationship with Peyton List,[14] his co-star in Cobra Kai. The two met in 2015 while filming the Disney channel original movie The Swap, and confirmed that they were dating in March 2022.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Duress | Thomas Wilkins | |
| 2012 | Sunset Stories | Danny | |
| 2012 | ParaNorman | Blithe Hollow Townperson | Voice role |
| 2012 | Little Red Wagon | Kid | Uncredited[citation needed] |
| 2012 | Rise of the Guardians | Monty | Voice role |
| 2013 | Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure | Jack | Direct-to-video film; voice role |
| 2014 | The Gambler | Young Boy | Uncredited[15] |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | High School Kid | |
| 2025 | The Cobra Kai Movie Part II | Himself | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Little in Common | Boy | Unsold television pilot |
| 2011 | The Cape | Alpha-Kid | Episode: "Kozmo" |
| 2011 | The Middle | Jake | Episode: "Valentines Day II" |
| 2011 | Homeschooled | Abel | Web series; recurring role (4 episodes) |
| 2011 | Parks and Recreation | Darren | Episode: "Pawnee Rangers" |
| 2011 | Community | Young Jeff "Tinkle Town" Winger | Episode: "Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism" |
| 2012–2015 | Bubble Guppies | Gil | Main voice role (seasons 2–3) |
| 2012 | iCarly | Chip Chambers | Episode: "iBattle Chip" |
| 2012 | The Legend of Korra | Young Noatak | Voice role; episode: "Skeletons in the Closet" |
| 2012–2013 | Marvin Marvin | Henry Forman | Main role |
| 2013 | Jinxed | Charlie Murphy | Television movie |
| 2014 | Neckpee Island | OB | Unaired television pilot[16] |
| 2014–2017 | Kirby Buckets | Kirby Buckets | Lead role |
| 2016 | The Swap | Jack Malloy | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2017 | The Lion Guard | Chama | Voice role; episode: "Rafiki's New Neighbors" |
| 2018–2025 | Cobra Kai | Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz | Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2–6) |
| 2022–present | Batwheels | Bam / Batmobile | Lead voice role |
| 2024 | Dinner Time Live with David Chang | Himself | Episode: "Friendsgiving" |
| 2025 | Pokémon Concierge | Kent | Voice role, English dub; episode: "Where I Belong" |
| 2025 | Sakamoto Days | Gaku | Voice role, English dub |
| 2025 | Tempest | TBA | [17] |
Video games
[edit]- Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues (2020), as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz (voice role)
- Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising (2022), as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz (voice role)
References
[edit]- ^ McNab, Kaitlyn (March 22, 2022). ""Cobra Kai" Star Xolo Maridueña On His Brotherhood with Jacob Bertrand". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Jacob Bertrand [@jb_mixmatch] (March 6, 2014). "That awkward moment when you realize its your birthday but you feel no different" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d Nellie Andreeva (August 22, 2013). "Disney's Next Teen TV Star? Disney XD Greenlights 2 Pilots Starring Jacob Bertrand". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (February 12, 2014). "Disney XD Draws Up Series Order For 'Kirby Buckets' Starring Jacob Bertrand". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ^ "Jacob Bertrand". bellomag.com. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ Holding Space for Wicked | Xolo Maridueña & Jacob Bertrand's Lone Lobos Podcast #79. Lone Lobos. November 26, 2024. Event occurs at 2:21. Retrieved 2024-12-09 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Franchise Fred Interview: Jacob Bertrand, Cobra Kai's Hawk". April 22, 2019.
- ^ a b "Jacob Bertrand is Your Next Rising Star!". Fanlala. August 22, 2013. Archived from the original on 2015-09-28. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
- ^ "Original Movie 'Jinxed' to Premiere Friday, November 29 on Nickelodeon" (Press release). Nickelodeon. October 30, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2016-02-28 – via TV by the Numbers.
- ^ Kimberly Potts (May 2, 2018). "Ralph Macchio and William Zabka on Cobra Kai and Stepping Back Into the Karate Kid Dojo". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
...and breakout performances from young cast members like Parenthood's Xolo Maridueña, Nichole Brown, Kirby Buckets star Jacob Bertrand, and Designated Survivor's Tanner Buchanan to draw a new generation of viewers.
- ^ Tony Maglio (September 14, 2021). "'Cobra Kai' Stars Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand to Launch New Podcast (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ^ Dar, Taimur (September 23, 2024). "Syndicated Comics". The Beat. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Holding Space for Wicked | Xolo Maridueña & Jacob Bertrand's Lone Lobos Podcast #79. Lone Lobos. November 26, 2024. Event occurs at 22:50. Retrieved 2024-12-09 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Gibson, Kelsie (July 24, 2024). "Peyton List and Jacob Bertrand's Relationship Timeline". People.com. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 11, 2021). "'Cobra Kai's Jacob Bertrand Inks With ICM Partners". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Disney's Next Teen TV Star? Disney XD Greenlights 2 Pilots Starring Jacob Bertrand". August 22, 2013.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 8, 2024). "Korean Spy Drama 'Tempest' Adds John Cho, Chris Gorham, Alicia Hannah-Kim & Jacob Bertrand". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
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Jacob Bertrand
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Biography
Early life
Jacob Bertrand was born on March 6, 2000, in Claremont, California.[3] He grew up in a family of five, as the son of Scott Bertrand and Christina Bertrand, alongside an older sister named Makenna and a younger brother named Blake.[9][10] Bertrand is of half Mexican descent. He attended and graduated from Claremont High School in 2018.[11][12] Raised in the Los Angeles area, Bertrand's childhood was marked by everyday activities that reflected the region's dynamic culture, including outdoor pursuits and family-oriented experiences. His interest in the performing arts was sparked early through his older sister Makenna's enthusiasm for acting; at around age five, he began accompanying her to auditions, which ignited his own curiosity about the industry.[13][10] This exposure led to his initial steps into acting, as he started participating in auditions himself by age seven or eight.[14]Personal life
Jacob Bertrand has been in a long-term relationship with actress Peyton List since 2021. The couple first met in 2015 while working on the Disney Channel film The Swap, but their romance developed years later through shared professional experiences.[15][16][17] Outside of his professional pursuits, Bertrand maintains an active lifestyle centered on physical fitness and outdoor activities. He practices Muay Thai for conditioning and enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and skydiving as ways to stay energized. Additionally, he plays the guitar and has a passion for directing short films in his free time.[18][19][20][21]Career
Early roles
Bertrand entered the acting world as a child after his mother sent Christmas cards featuring him and his sister to talent agencies when he was five years old, leading to their representation and an unexpected start in the industry.[22] He initially viewed acting as a fun diversion from school rather than a serious pursuit, but it quickly became a passion through early experiences and mentorship from older performers.[22] His professional debut occurred in 2007 with a minor speaking role in the television film For One More Day.[23] This was followed by voice work as Gil, one of the lead characters in the Nickelodeon animated series Bubble Guppies, beginning in 2011.[12] In 2012, Bertrand secured his first major television role as the series regular Henry Forman in Nickelodeon's Marvin Marvin, marking his breakthrough as a young lead after years of smaller parts.[10] That same year, he appeared in several films, including voice roles in the animated features Rise of the Guardians and ParaNorman, as well as a minor part in the action-comedy This Means War.[4] He continued building his resume with a guest appearance on Nickelodeon's The Thundermans in 2014.[12] From 2014 to 2017, he starred as the titular character Kirby in Disney XD's Kirby Buckets, a recurring lead role that provided steady experience in live-action comedy.[19] These early projects, primarily in family-oriented television and animation, helped him hone his skills amid the competitive entertainment landscape, where only about 2% of actors achieve a sustainable career.[12] As a young actor, Bertrand faced the challenge of balancing rigorous filming schedules with education, often relying on independent study programs to stay ahead of his curriculum while on set, turning school time into a period of rest during productions.[22] He attended public school in Los Angeles, including Claremont High School, where he graduated in 2018 while managing after-school commitments to acting and even participated in soccer and track to maintain a sense of normalcy.[12] The audition process required persistence, as he navigated numerous callbacks in a field dominated by child performers, supported by his close-knit family and lifelong friends.[22]Rise to prominence
Jacob Bertrand was cast as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz in the Netflix series Cobra Kai in 2018, marking a pivotal breakthrough in his career after initially auditioning for the role of Demetri Alexopoulos.[24] The character begins as a shy, bullied teenager with a cleft lip scar, who finds confidence through Cobra Kai karate but transforms into an aggressive, mohawked antagonist known as Hawk, embodying the dojo's "no mercy" philosophy.[25] Over the series' six seasons from 2018 to 2025, Hawk's arc evolves through repeated cycles of aggression and redemption, including a major turn back to the rival Miyagi-Do dojo in season 3, further personal growth amid dojo wars in season 4, and explorations of vulnerability in season 5, culminating in season 6 with internal conflicts over college decisions, a rift with friend Demetri, and ultimate self-acceptance as a balanced fighter.[26][27][28] Bertrand's portrayal received widespread critical acclaim for its depth, with reviewers highlighting his ability to navigate Hawk's complex emotional shifts from vulnerability to bravado and back, often citing it as one of the series' standout performances among the younger cast.[26][29] The role earned the show a 2019 Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Summer TV Show, reflecting the ensemble's impact, while Bertrand's work as Hawk became a fan favorite, driving significant online engagement and memes around the character's iconic style and catchphrases.[30] The success of Cobra Kai, particularly after its Netflix move in 2020, propelled Bertrand's visibility, leading to increased media appearances and fan interactions from 2019 to 2022, including panel discussions at WonderCon in 2019 and FanX in 2022, where he engaged with audiences on Hawk's development.[31][32] These opportunities, alongside press tours for new seasons, solidified his status as a rising star in teen-oriented action-drama. Following the series finale in February 2025, Bertrand expressed openness to extended universe projects, and show creators Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg revealed they have developed concepts for a potential spin-off centered on Hawk and Demetri, emphasizing the duo's "binary brothers" dynamic.[33][34]Recent work
Following the success of earlier seasons, Bertrand continued portraying Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz in the final installments of Cobra Kai, with season 5 released in 2022 and season 6 divided into three parts airing from July 2024 to February 2025 on Netflix, culminating in the series finale. His performance in these later seasons emphasized Hawk's growth into a more mature and heroic figure, contributing to the show's critical acclaim and viewership highs, including 14.8 million views for part 1 in its first four days, according to Netflix.[35] In 2023, Bertrand starred in the short film Turing, directed by an independent team, where he played Anthony Imanari, a character navigating the ethical dilemmas of advanced AI humanoids in a near-future setting.[36] This project marked an early foray into sci-fi themes outside his martial arts persona, showcasing his versatility in smaller-scale productions. Building on this, Bertrand expanded into voice acting with the English dub of the Netflix anime series Sakamoto Days in 2025, voicing Gaku, a cunning assassin and member of the antagonistic Slur gang.[8] The role, announced in July 2025, highlighted his growing presence in animation, drawing from his prior video game voice work and allowing him to explore intense, villainous characters in a high-stakes action-comedy format. Bertrand's transition to international projects was evident in his 2025 role in the Hulu and Disney+ spy thriller series Tempest, a Korean-American co-production led by director Kim Hee-won and starring Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won.[37] He joined the ensemble alongside fellow Cobra Kai alum Alicia Hannah-Kim, playing a supporting part in a narrative centered on North Korean nuclear threats and espionage, with the series premiering in September 2025 to positive buzz for its cross-cultural storytelling. These endeavors reflect Bertrand's diversification beyond live-action karate drama, incorporating voice work and global television while maintaining ties to his established franchise roots.Filmography
Film
- 2009: Duress as Thomas Wilkins (live-action)[38]
- 2011: Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer as Boy (uncredited; live-action)
- 2012: Sunset Stories as Danny (live-action)[39]
- 2012: Little Red Wagon as Kid (uncredited; live-action)
- 2012: ParaNorman as Blithe Hollow Townperson (voice)
- 2012: Rise of the Guardians as Monty (voice)[40]
- 2013: Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure as Jack (voice; direct-to-video)
- 2014: The Gambler as Young Boy (uncredited; live-action)
- 2016: The Swap as Jack Malloy (live-action)[41]
- 2018: Ready Player One as High School Kid (live-action)[42]
- 2023: Luna as Arlo (short; live-action)[43]
- 2023: Turing as (role unspecified; short)[36]
Television
Jacob Bertrand began his television career as a child actor with guest appearances on several popular series in 2011. His early roles showcased his versatility in both live-action and voice work, often portraying young characters in comedic and dramatic contexts.[23][2] In 2011, he appeared as Jake in the episode "Valentine's Day II" of The Middle.[44] That same year, he guest-starred as Alpha-Kid in The Cape.[45] He also played Darren in the Parks and Recreation episode "Pawnee Rangers".[46] Additionally, Bertrand portrayed Tinkle Town in the Community episode "Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism".[47] Bertrand's television presence expanded in 2012 with a guest role as Chip Chambers in the iCarly episode "iBattle Chip".[48] He provided the voice of young Noatak in the The Legend of Korra episode "Skeletons in the Closet".[49] From 2012 to 2013, he starred as Henry Forman in the Nickelodeon series Marvin Marvin, appearing in all 20 episodes.[45] Concurrently, he voiced Gil in Bubble Guppies across seasons 2 and 3 (2012–2015).[50] In 2013, he appeared as Brett in the Disney Channel TV movie Jinxed.[51] From 2013 to 2014, he had a recurring role as Chad Kremp in The Goldbergs across three episodes.[52] Bertrand landed his first leading role in 2014 as the titular character Kirby in the Disney XD series Kirby Buckets, which ran for three seasons until 2017.[4] In 2017, he voiced Chama in the The Lion Guard episode "Rafiki's New Neighbors".[53] From 2018 to 2025, Bertrand portrayed Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz in Cobra Kai, initially recurring in season 1 before becoming a main cast member through all six seasons on YouTube Premium and Netflix.[54] Starting in 2022, he has voiced Bam (the Batmobile), along with additional characters like Bank Guard and Gothamite #1, in the HBO Max/Cartoon Network series Batwheels.[55] In 2025, Bertrand provided the English dub voice for Gaku in the Netflix anime series Sakamoto Days.[56] That year, he also joined the cast of the Disney+/Hulu spy thriller series Tempest in an undisclosed role.[37]Video games
Jacob Bertrand entered the realm of video game voice acting through his established role as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz from the Cobra Kai series. His contributions to interactive media are centered on beat 'em-up titles tied to the franchise, where he provided the voice for the character in both releases. These roles allowed Bertrand to extend his performance into gaming, appealing to fans of the karate-themed narrative.[57] In 2020, Bertrand voiced Hawk in Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues, a side-scrolling fighting game developed by Flux Games and published by GameMill Entertainment. The title features a storyline continuing from the TV series, with players controlling dojo members in martial arts battles across various locations from the show. Bertrand's voice work captures Hawk's aggressive and evolving personality, including dialogue during combat and cutscenes.[57][58] Bertrand reprised the role in 2022's Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising, the sequel expanding on dojo management and brawler mechanics. Here, Hawk serves as a playable character, with Bertrand delivering lines that reflect the character's growth and rivalries. The game includes customizable dojos and multiplayer modes, where his voice acting enhances the immersive experience of recruiting and training fighters. No motion capture credits are associated with these performances.[59]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues | Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz | Voice acting; playable character in beat 'em-up gameplay |
| 2022 | Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising | Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz | Voice acting; reprise in dojo-building and fighting mechanics |