# Jake Foy

Paul Jacob Foy (born November 1, 1990) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Tuff McMurray in the family rodeo dynasty series Ride, his role as King James in Reign, and his role as Felix Silva in Designated Survivor.

## Early life and education

Foy was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Foy's first professional contract was a production of High School Musical: on Stage!, and afterwards spent three years in Sheridan College's prestigious Music Theatre performance program, wherein he was cast in the original workshop casts of Broadway-Bound Smash-Hit Canadian Musical Come From Away .

## Career

Foy made his onscreen debut in 2014, when he made his short film debut as a lead role in Miranda. Foy appeared in episodic roles in the television shows: Arrow, Minority Report, Murdoch Mysteries, Reign, Frankie Drake Mysteries, In The Dark, Batwoman and Billy the Kid.
In 2016, Foy appeared as USSE Bridge Crew in the sci-fi film Star Trek Beyond, which was premiered in Sydney on July 7, 2016, and was released in the United States on July 22, 2016, by Paramount Pictures.
In 2019, Foy appeared on the third season of the political thriller drama series Designated Survivor, his character is named as Felix Silva. On the same year, Foy starred with Jocelyn Hudon in the romantic comedy TV film Eat, Drink and be Married, where he played the lead role of Charlie Warren.
In 2020, Foy appeared in the romantic drama television film Love in Store, his character is named as Ryan Costa. In 2021, Foy was cast in the romantic comedy television film A Little Daytime Drama, he played the role of Stewart. In 2022, Foy appeared in the romantic comedy TV film When Christmas Was Young, where played the role of Deejay.
Jake stars as Tuff McMurray in Ride, an American neo-Western drama television series created by Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi. It premiered on March 26, 2023, on Hallmark Channel. On the same year, Foy appeared in the psychological thriller miniseries Wilderness, which he played the role of Anton.

## Personal life

Jake resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is engaged to his partner, Nicolas La Traverse.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Miranda | Joseph | Short film |
| 2015 | Arrow | Intern | Episode: "Beyond Redemption" |
| 2015 | Minority Report | Nellas' Lover | Episode: "Honor Among Thieves" |
| 2016 | Ariel Unraveling | Joel | Short film |
| 2016 | Star Trek Beyond | USSE Bridge Crew | Actor |
| 2016 | Murdoch Mysteries | Wesley Patten | Episode: "Bend It Like Brankenreid" |
| 2017 | Reign | King James | Episode: "All It Cost Her..." |
| 2018 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Gamber | Episode: "Dealer's Choice" |
| 2019 | In The Dark | Guy | Episode: "Bait and Switch" |
| 2019 | Designated Survivor | Felix Silva | Recurring; 5 episodes |
| 2019 | Eat, Drink and be Married | Charlie Warren | TV Film |
| 2020 | Love in Store | Ryan Costa | TV Film |
| 2021 | Batwoman | Dad | Episode: "Power" |
| 2021 | A Little Daytime Drama | Stewart | TV Film |
| 2022 | Billy the Kid | Norm | Episode: "Antrim" |
| 2022 | God Willing | Gus Walcott | Short film |
| 2022 | When Christmas Was Young | Deejay | TV Film |
| 2023 | Ride | Tuff McMurray | Main role; 10 episodes |
| 2023 | Wilderness | Anton | Recurring; 3 episodes |
| 2023 | More Together | Convenience Store Clerk | Short film (uncredited) |
| 2024 | Allegiance | Kyle | Recurring; 3 episodes |