Jake Picking

Jake Picking (born March 2, 1991) is an American actor. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Rock Hudson in the Netflix series Hollywood (2020), created by Ryan Murphy. Picking has also appeared in notable projects such as Patriots Day (2016) as Sean Collier and Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In 2022, he starred as young Gerald Ford in the Showtime series The First Lady. Born in Germany, Picking grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He attended New York University, where he played ice hockey. Picking decided to pursue acting and dropped out of business school to follow his passion. Prior to his acting career, he even appeared in an NHL commercial as an ice hockey player.