By: Markos Papadatos
Jacob Scott Thomas Bertrand is an American actor and filmmaker who is known for playing Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz in the hit global Netflix series "Cobra Kai."
He is also known for his roles in Rise of the Guardians (2012) and Ready Player One (2018). Bertrand is a celebrity ambassador for Smile Train, an organization that raises awareness about cleft and its impact on families and individuals.
In his personal life, he is dating actress Peyton List. He shared 10 interesting and exciting things about himself.
Jacob's Favorite Movies
His favorite films are Dead Poet’s Society, The Accountant, and the classic western A Fistful of Dollars. “I haven’t watched too many westerns, and I am trying to get better at that,” he said.
His Favorite Series
His favorite series to binge is “The Night Agent” Season 2.
“That show is so weird. I started the first episode because it’s a great premiere, and the next thing I know, I am on episode 4,” he said. “I didn’t know I was binging it; it was that good and digestible, I love the lead actor in that show; he is so great.”
Favorite Sports to Watch and to Play
“I really love playing soccer, and I like watching football. I also like playing flag football because I can’t play tackle; I’m too thin. I may run fast but if you hit me, I will explode.”
The Best thing Jacob Bertrand Says About Being his Age
“For me, not getting injured. I do a lot of dumb stuff so it’s nice that my body can heal pretty quickly, and I won’t get injured too badly. I am definitely going to miss that in a few years.”
Hobbies to Unwind and Relax
In an effort to unwind and relax, he enjoys “to be in the woodshop” and to “play card games,” the latter of which he finds them to be “very relaxing.”
Jacob's Favorite Cheat Meal
He listed “In-N-Out Burger” as his favorite cheat meal. “I grew up in Los Angeles, and it was the best burger that I had access to as a kid, so it’s so nostalgic to me,” he admitted.
Favorite Motto to Live by
His favorite motto to live by is: “It is better to ask for forgiveness than permission.” “That’s the motto that I live by,” he said.
The Best Advice Jacob Bertrand Has Ever Been Given
On the best advice that he has ever been given, he shared, “A wise man learns from his mistakes; a wiser man learns from the mistakes of others.”
Superpowers of Choice
If Bertrand were to have any superpowers, it would be to “speak to animals” and to be “super fast.”
Jacob's Dream Acting Partners
He listed Jason Bateman and Denzel Washington as his dream acting partners. “I would love to work with Jason Bateman; that would be so sick. He is so cool,” he said. “I hope to have one scene with Denzel Washington in my life; that would be incredible.”
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Photo Credit: Charley Gallay, Netflix