Jacob Hopkins
Hopkins in 2016
Born
Jacob Turner Hopkins

(2002-03-04) March 4, 2002 (age 21)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Other namesJake Hopkins
EducationJohn F. Kennedy High School
Occupation(s)Actor, ambassador, advocate
Years active2007–present

Jacob Turner Hopkins (born March 4, 2002)[1][2] is an American actor mainly known for being the voice of Gumball Watterson in the animated show The Amazing World of Gumball from 2014 to 2017.

Early life

Hopkins was born in San Francisco, California, to actors Gerald and Debra (née Spagnoli) Hopkins.[3][4] He has an older brother named Gerad (b. 1998)[5][6] who is a musician, singer, and songwriter.[7][8]

Career

Hopkins is known for playing the role of Alexander Drew in True Blood, and for being the voice of Gumball in The Amazing World of Gumball, after replacing Logan Grove in season 3.[9] During season 5, Hopkins was replaced in the new role of Gumball by Nicolas Cantu, as Hopkins' voice had changed due to puberty. As of 2021, he made his anime debut as Fushi from To Your Eternity, while also voicing Shun Kamiya from Tribe Nine.[10]

As of to date, he currently lends his voice in English dubs for Funimation, Bang Zoom!, Studiopolis, and Sound Cadence Studios.[11][12]

Personal life

Hopkins has been a celebrity ambassador of The Jonathan Foundation, an organization that provides assistance in the special needs education system in Northridge, California since 2013.[13]

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
2007 The Minis Brian[14]
2010 How I Met Your Mother Billy[15] Episode: "The Wedding Bride"
2011 Priest Boy[16]
Just a Little Heart Attack Boy Short film
RCVR Bobby 6 episodes
2012 Supermoms Jake[17]
True Blood Alexander Drew[18] 3 episodes
Animal Practice Connor[19][20] Episode: "Clean-Smelling Pirate"
2013 Missing at 17 Andrew[21] Television film
Welcome to Elmore Gumball Watterson Voice, promotional video
2013–2020 The Goldbergs Chad Kremp[22] Recurring role (seasons 1–3, 6–7); guest (seasons 4–5, 8); 21 episodes
2014 About a Boy Eddie Episode: "About a Vasectomy"
2014–2017 The Amazing World of Gumball Gumball Watterson/Chi Chi Voice, 92 episodes
2015 The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Additional Voices ADR Group
Uncredited
Inside Out Additional Voices
Game Shakers Landru Episode: "Trip Steals the Jet"
The boy who cried Fish! Adam Short film
2016 Agent Gumball Gumball Watterson Voice, video game
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life Miller
The Loud House Andrew Voice, episode: "Lincoln Loud Girl Guru/Come Sale Away"
2017 The Nerd Posse Kingston Night Television film
2018 Planeman Planeman/Jacob Voice, short film
2019 We Bare Bears Boot Crew Drew/Additional Voices Episode: "Baby Orphan Ninja Bears"
2020–2022 DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders Axel Finke[23] Voice
2021 Carolina's Calling Zack
Kuroko's Basketball Additional Voices[24] Voice, English dub
2021–present To Your Eternity Fushi[25]
2021 The Vampire Dies in No Time Homerun Batter
Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan Matahiko Nekota
2022 Tribe Nine Shun Kamiya[26]
Komi Can't Communicate Makoto Katai[27]
The Prince of Tennis Shuichiro Oishi[28]
2022–present Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Code[29]

References

  1. ^ Hopkins, Jacob [@HopkinsJacob5] (March 15, 2013). "@NicoStygianIron so sorry for the late response - it's been a crazy few days! Yes, I am 11! Have a great The Girlfriend Of Jacob Hopkins Is Chloe Eastnight :D" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2013 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Hopkins, Jacob [@HopkinsJacob5] (February 17, 2013). "@NicoStygianIron March 4th :D" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2013 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Former Tecumseh resident has award-winning career". www.lenconnect.com.
  4. ^ "Tecumseh High School Class of '82 graduate finds success in Hollywood". www.tecumsehherald.com.
  5. ^ "Woah! 18!! Gerad?!? So awesomely great! Remember you have to be a good influence on your Lil' sister! 😂😎 You're the best @geradhopkins happy birthday ✨🎉✨🎉✨🎉✨🎉✨🎉✨". Instagram.com.
  6. ^ "great times🔥 #brothers". Instagram.com.
  7. ^ "Entertainment Brothers Jacob and Gerad Hopkins Lends Their Names for Children with Learning Disabilities at The Jonathan Foundation's Annual Spring Fundraiser L'Oréal Paris Sponsors Raja Marhaba Paris Women of Worth and Founder of the Jonathan Foundation Event". thehollywoodtimes.today.
  8. ^ "Jacob Hopkins And His Brother, Gerad Had A Wonderful Time Serving Meals At The Skid Row Thanksgiving!". alexisjoyvipaccess.com.
  9. ^ Bocquelet, Ben; Cassuto, Guillaume; Graves, Mic; Wilson, Tobi (writers) (June 5, 2014). "The Kids". The Amazing World of Gumball. Season 3. Episode 1. Cartoon Network.
  10. ^ "YouTuber Corpse Husband Makes VO Debut in 'Tribe Nine'". www.animationmagazine.net.
  11. ^ "The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup". www.soundcadencestudios.com.
  12. ^ "Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Death in Love". www.soundcadencestudios.com.
  13. ^ "Actor Jacob Hopkins on His Career and Involvement with the Jonathan Foundation". www.jejunemagazine.com.
  14. ^ "Mini Vampire Jacob Hopkins Talks Guest Starring in THE GOLDBERGS". true-blood.net.
  15. ^ "MEET JACOB HOPKINS ACTOR JACOB HOPKINS IS BEING "TRUE" TO HIS TALENT!". enterteenmentnews.com.
  16. ^ "Jacob Hopkins Talks Supermoms And True Blood – Interview". bsckids.com.
  17. ^ "Jacob Hopkins Talks 'The Amazing World of Gumball' and 'The Goldbergs' – Read Our Q&A! (@HopkinsJacob5)". celebsecrets.com.
  18. ^ "'True Blood' casts Jacob Hopkins, a very young actor, as Vampire Authority member". hypable.com.
  19. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Actor & "To Your Eternity" Star, Jacob Hopkins". www.frontpagepopculture.com.
  20. ^ "Jacob Hopkins - 360 MAGAZINE - GREEN - DESIGN". www.the360mag.com.
  21. ^ "Jacob Hopkins 13 Podcast Episodes". owltail.com.
  22. ^ "Jacob Hopkins From 'The Goldbergs' Signs With Innovative Artists, Gilbertson Entertainment And CESD". deadline.com.
  23. ^ Trumbore, Dave (September 12, 2019). "Dragons Rescue Riders Trailer, Images for DreamWorks' New Netflix Show". Collider. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  24. ^ "Jacob HOPKINS". www.animenewsnetwork.com.
  25. ^ Mateo, Alex (May 26, 2021). "Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Casts, Premieres for Tokyo Revengers, To Your Eternity, 86 Eighty Six, More Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  26. ^ Mateo, Alex (January 28, 2022). "Funimation Streams Extreme Baseball Anime Tribe Nine's English Dub". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  27. ^ "Who Are To Your Eternity's Voice Actors? Sub & Dub Cast and Characters". epicstream.com.
  28. ^ Mateo, Alex (March 29, 2022). "Crunchyroll Streams The Prince of Tennis TV Anime, OVAs With New English Dub". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  29. ^ "HopkinsJacob5 on Twitter: ""You may never need to undergo maintenance again after I'M done with you!" Super psyched to announce that I voice the one and only Code in @Boruto_EN ! Keep an eye out for the 13th DVD Set and be sure to keep an extra eye out for Code's epic debut😉 @Crunchyroll #Boruto #Code" / Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved February 13, 2023.

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