Jacob Batalon

Filipino-American actor from Spider-Man

Jacob Batalon - Filipino-American actor from Spider-Man
Born

October 9th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

An actor gained recognition through the portrayal of Ned Leeds in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' 'Spider-Man: Far From Home,' and 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.' Batalon has also appeared in the Netflix series 'No Good Nick' and contributed to several other film projects. His performance in 'Spider-Man' films received positive feedback for showcasing a relatable and humorous character in the superhero genre.

Portrayed Ned Leeds in Spider-Man films

Appeared in Netflix series No Good Nick

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