Jake McLaughlin
Actor in 'Quantico' and 'In the Valley of Elah'
Born
October 7th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, recognized for roles in television series and films. Gained prominence for portraying Ryan Booth in the series 'Quantico', which aired from 2015 to 2018. Featured in the film 'In the Valley of Elah', which showcased themes of military service and personal trauma. Also appeared in other productions such as 'The Unit' and 'The Last Ship'.
Portrayed Ryan Booth in 'Quantico'
Acted in 'In the Valley of Elah'
Appeared in 'The Unit'
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