Jake Johnson
Appearances: 3Shows: 3Latest: Jul 16, 2026
Latest appearance: Jul 16, 2026 on The Daily Show →
Jake Johnson is an actor and comedian recognized for his work in television and film, often portraying witty and relatable characters. He is widely known for his role as Nick Miller on the sitcom "New Girl."
All appearances
Late Night with Seth Meyers (1)
Jake Johnson recalls busking as a clown on the New York subway before acting.
Interview
Jake Johnson Was a Subway Busking Clown in NYC Before Becoming an Actor
Jake Johnson recalls busking as a clown on the New York subway before becoming an actor.
The Daily Show (1)
Interview
Jake Johnson - “The Dink” | The Daily Show
Jake Johnson discusses the Apple TV comedy The Dink, training with Brad Gilbert and filming extended pickleball rallies opposite Andy Roddick. He reflects on valuing the work over celebrity, including his daughter’s description of him as merely “familiar,” and talks about raising daughters, protecting family time and making an advice podcast built around intentionally questionable suggestions.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1)
Interview
Jake Johnson on Hiring a Guy Named Rick to Drive His Mom from Chicago to Los Angeles
Jake Johnson promotes the Apple TV mystery Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, praising lead Tatiana Maslany and director David Gordon Green. He also tells the elaborate story of hiring a stranger named Rick to drive his mother from Chicago to Los Angeles, then shares her blunt rankings of his New Girl co-stars and admits she has not watched his new show.