Jake Wood
Jake Dylan Wood (born 12 July 1972) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Max Branning in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders. He has also made guest appearances in series including Only Fools and Horses and Red Dwarf. In 2014, Wood competed on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional dancer Janette Manrara. In the United States, he is known as the voice of the GEICO gecko. In 2018, he began co-hosting Pound for Pound, a boxing podcast with Spencer Oliver.
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| Full name at birth | Jake Dylan Wood
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| Claim to fame | Eastenders
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| Date of birth | 12 July 1972
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| Place of birth | London
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| Occupation | Voice and television actor
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| Height | 5' 10¾" (180 cm)
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| Net worth | $3,000,000 USD
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![Jake Wood - Inside Soap Magazine Cover [United Kingdom] (10 February 2018)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/i/g/igmxqbl7p669x6l.jpg?skj2io4l)
- His close friend Kacey Ainsworth recommended him for the role of Max Branning on "EastEnders" (1985).
- Was in a relationship with Alison Murray for six years before they married.
- Was in attendance at the wedding of his "EastEnders" (1985) co-star Samantha Womack to Mark Womack (17 May 2009).
- Is an only child.
- Is an avid supporter of Arsenal Football Club.
Jake Wood is known for his role in the TV series documentary EastEnders: Secrets from the Square (2020) as Max Branning.
He is also known for his role in the TV special The Big Night In (2020) as Max Branning.
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