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    Jake Picking: 9 facts about the Hollywood actor you need to know

    Jake Picking is about to capture a new legion of fans as he takes on the role of Rock Hudson in Ryan Murphy's Netflix series Hollywood. Get to know the actor here...

    1. Jake Picking at Blockers premiere

      1. Get to know Hollywood actor Jake Picking...

      Jake Picking is about to become a screen heartthrob thanks to his new Netflix role. The 29-year-old actor takes on the part of Rock Hudson, the real Hollywood actor, in Ryan Murphy's series Hollywood. Jake has previously appeared in a number of films, including Dirty Grandpa alongside Robert De Niro and Zac Efron. Get to know the actor more here...

    2. Jake Picking at Hollywood press event

      2. How old is Jake Picking?

      Jake was born on March 2nd, 1991, which makes him 31 years old. [Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix]

    3. Jake Picking at AFI Fest

      3. How tall is Jake Picking?

      According to the internet, Jake is 6ft tall, which is around 1.83m. That makes him 5 inches shorter than Rock Hudson, the real life character he plays in Netflix’s Hollywood. [PA Images]

    4. Jake Picking at Blockers premiere

      4. Where is Jake Picking from?

      Jake is an American actor, but he was born in Erlangen, Germany. [PA Images]

    5. Jake Picking as Rock Hudson in Hollywood

      5. Jake Picking plays real actor Rock Hudson in Netflix's Hollywood

      Jake plays the role of the real life actor Rock Hudson in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix limited series Hollywood. As part of his research for the role, Jake read up on Rock’s life. He also wore prosthetics for the role, on his nose, ears, bottom lip and eyelids. [Netflix]

    6. Jake Picking Instagram

      6. Does Jake Picking have Instagram?

      Yes! Jake can be found on Instagram at @jakepicking, where you’ll find him sharing selfies and behind the scenes pics from the productions he’s working on. It doesn’t look like Jake currently has a Twitter account. [@jakepicking via Instagram]

    7. Jake Picking with KJ Apa and Charles Melton

      7. Is Jake Picking on Riverdale?

      While Jake doesn’t actually play a character on Riverdale (he’d be the perfect fit though), Jake is good friends with Charles Melton and KJ Apa. The trio share the same personal trainer, Alex Fine, and often hang out and post pictures of each other on Instagram. [@jakepicking via Instagram, Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images]

    8. Jake Picking in Dirty Grandpa

      8. What other movies and TV shows is Jake Picking in?

      Prior to his role in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix, Jake had roles in Dirty Grandpa (as Cody, pictured), Patriots Day (as Sean Collier) and Blockers (as Kyler). He also recently starred in Netflix’s Horse Girl alongside Alison Brie as Brian. [Lionsgate]

    9. Jake Picking in Blockers

      9. Who did Jake Picking play in Blockers?

      Jake plays the role of Kyler in 2018’s Blockers, alongside John Cena, Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz. Jake, in case you were wondering, is the teen who challenges John Cena’s character to a butt chugging competition when the parents stumble into a house party. YES REALLY. [Universal Pictures]

    10. Jake Picking Instagram

      10. Jake Picking has a love for rapping as well as acting

      As well as acting, Jake has a penchant for rapping, as seen in Netflix’s Horse Girl movie. He also has a secret rap name, which helped him land the role, but he is yet to reveal exactly what that name is. [@jakepicking via Instagram]

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