Jacob Batalon is a Filipino-American actor who is popularly known for playing the role of Ned Leeds in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. He has worked alongside Zendaya and Tom Holland on a couple of projects and the three of them have also been close friends. Moreover, Jacob Batalon has also been a part of several other films and shows which include the likes of North Woods, Every Day, Blood Fest, Banana Split, The True Don Quixote Dish, Entertainment Tonight, Made in Hollywood, Comic Book Shopping, Off Topic, Harry, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Marvel Live!, Entertainment Tonight Canada, Hollywood Insider, and several others. He has also accumulated an impressive social media fan base with more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Imposing physique
- Round face
- Deep-set eyes
- Baldhead
Brand Endorsements
Jacob Batalon has either endorsed or promoted a couple of brands through social media which include the likes of Audi, Lancôme, and several others.
Best Known For
- Having been cast as Ned Leeds in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
- Starring as Krill in the American comedy horror film, Blood Fest (2018), alongside actors , , , Chris Doubek, Nick Rutherford, and Tate Donovan
- Playing the role of James in the American romantic fantasy drama film, Every Day, which starred the likes of , , and
- Having garnered a huge fan base on social media with more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram
First Film
Jacob Batalon made his first feature film appearance by playing the role of Cooper in the horror drama film, North Woods, in 2016. The film’s cast also included several other actors such as Amber Allen, Jesse Boone, Nick Casey, Hunter Froelich, Camron Gran, Erin Harwood, and Phil Ippolito.
In 2017, Jacob Batalon made his first theatrical film appearance by playing the role of Ned Leeds, best friend of Peter Parker/Spider-Man, in the superhero action-adventure film, Spider-Man: Homecoming, which is based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. The film starred the likes of , , , , , Tyne Daly, , and
First TV Show
Jacob Batalon made his first TV show appearance as ‘Himself’ in an episode of the news series, Extra, in June 2017. The show’s cast for the episode included the likes of , , , Tom Holland, , Tracey E. Edmonds, , , and several others.
Jacob Batalon Favorite Things
- Star Wars Movie – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
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Jacob Batalon Facts
- He was around 4 years old when he visited the Philippines for the very first time.
- He shares a friendly bond with his co-actors Zendaya and Tom Holland.
- Over the years, Jacob Batalon has appeared on a number of shows like Entertainment Tonight, Made in Hollywood, Comic Book Shopping, Off Topic, Harry, Live!, Marvel Live!, WGN Morning News, WatchMojo, Entertainment Tonight Canada, Hollywood Insider, and several others.
- He has also been a part of movies such as The True Don Quixote, Watch Room, Science Fair, and Banana Split.
- Jacob had a major weight loss in late 2020. He shared his selfie on Instagram stories. As per a fan account, he had lost 102 pounds of bodyweight.
Featured Image by Jacob Batalon / Instagram
Facts of Jacob Batalon
- Gender Male
- full nameJacob Batalon
- nicknamesJacob
- birthplaceHonolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Date of Birth October 09, 1996
- Age 27 years 10 months
- Horoscope Libra
- Lucky Number 8
- Lucky Stone Peridot
- Lucky Color Blue
- Best Match for Marriage Gemini
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundFilipino
- nationalityAmerican
- net worth$1 million
- professionActor
- weight87 kg or 192 lbs
- height5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildLarge
- favorite moviesRogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)