Jak Knight

Jak Knight
Born
Jakim Maulana

(1993-11-06)November 6, 1993
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 2022(2022-07-14) (aged 28)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2014–2022

Jakim Maulana (November 6, 1993 – July 14, 2022), better known by his stage name Jak Knight,[1][2] was an American actor and stand-up comedian. He was best known for his roles as DeVon in the animated Netflix sitcom Big Mouth and Jak in the Peacock comedy series Bust Down.[3][4][5][6]

  1. ^ Saadstaff, Nadine (July 19, 2022). "Death of 28-year-old comedian Jak Knight ruled a suicide". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  2. ^ "My Dumb Friends - Episode #118: Jak Knight". allthingscomedy.com. January 7, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  3. ^ Oxenden, McKenna (July 16, 2022). "Jak Knight, Known for the Netflix Series 'Big Mouth,' Dies at 28". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ^ Garner, Glenn (July 17, 2022). "Jak Knight, Black-ish and Big Mouth Writer, Dead at 28 as Fellow Comedians Mourn: 'Truly Shocked'". people.com.
  5. ^ Gutierrez, Melody (July 16, 2022). "Stand-up comedian Jak Knight dead at 28". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  6. ^ Chapman, Wilson (July 15, 2022). "Jak Knight, Stand-Up Comedian and 'Bust Down' Star, Dies at 28". Variety. Retrieved July 18, 2022.