Jake C. Young

Jake C. Young

Jake C. Young is one of very few actors which have had such a career as diverse. Young is an American actor who has gone from humble beginnings, as a supporting cast member of independent films and low budget horror movies, to his owning his own production company, MTS Pictures.

In his early career, Young began using the professional name "Jake Eastwood," initially at the recommendation of his manager. The name was inspired by actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood, to whom Young’s shares a distant genealogy connection, tracing back to Clint’s great-grandmother, Emma Young.

The connection, along with Young’s resemblance to Eastwood and admiration for his work, contributed to the continued use of "Eastwood" as his professional stage name.

Young is known for his directorial style of independent filmmaking. A few notable titles include: ‘A Night of the Undead’ and 'The Dark Room'.

He is best know for his role of gunslinger cowboy and vampire hunter: "Jonah Van-Helsing" in the film Daylight to Dark. His films extend from major leads to occasionally appearing in cameo-roles such as; Free to a to home, Reunion From Hell 2, various music videos, and Lifetime films. Young is advocate in independent filmmaking and production.