Jake McLaughlin | |
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 McLaughlin interviewed by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service in 2021 | |
| Born | Jacob Adam McLaughlin October 7, 1982 Paradise, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Soldier, actor |
| Years active | 2002–2007, 2007–present |
| Spouse |
Stephanie (m. 2004) |
| Children | 5 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | Iraq War (2002–2006) |
| Rank | Unknown |
| Unit | 3rd Infantry Division |
| Awards | |
Jacob Adam McLaughlin (born October 7, 1982) is an American actor and former soldier. Following his military service, including action in the Iraq War, he came to attention for his role as Specialist Gordon Bonner in the 2007 film In the Valley of Elah – based on actual events involving American soldiers who served in the Iraq War. He also portrayed Alex Karev’s brother Aaron on Grey's Anatomy.
McLaughlin starred as Tate in the short lived NBC series Believe (2014). He has also been in the main cast for season 2 of Crash (2009), the series Quantico (2015–2018) and the series Will Trent (2023–2024).