Jake Hamilton Biography
Jake Hamilton is an American Emmy Award-winning entertainment reporter, former film critic, and documentary producer who is currently working for Fox 32 in Chicago. He is a reporter for Good Day Chicago weekdays from 4:30 to 10 a.m. on FOX 32 channel and a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association.
Formerly a teen Film critic for the Houston Chronicle and the Houston PBS talk show The After Party, he hosts the film review segment Jake’s Take, produced by KRV, a Fox affiliate in Houston.
Jake started his career as a film critic in print at the age of 14. In 2002, he wrote for the Houston Chronicles while still attending Seabrook Intermediate School. In his writing, Hamilton was criticized for his inclusion of R-rated films in his “Top 10 Films of the Year” list. Upon joining Clear Lake High School, he continued writing for the Houston Chronicles until 2006, when he graduated.
In 2006, Jake was 18 years old when he was brought on as the film critic for the late-night talk show, The After Party, hosted by Emie Manouse. The show got positive reviews from both critics and fans and was soon nominated for a “Best Entertainment/Variety Program” Emmy in its first season. The program span over 50 episodes, ending on November 15, 2006.
After the demise of After The Party, Ernie Manouse brought Jake to help produce the HoustonPBS documentary, The Last 24. When the documentary aired in August 2007, it was met with critical praise. The documentary earned Hamilton an Emmy nomination in September 2008.
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In addition, in 2008, he started hosting the film review segment Jake’s Takes on KHOU-TV (CBS Houston). In this position, Jake reviewed films that covered international film festivals and interviewed celebrities like Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, and Will Smith. This program was nominated for “Outstanding Achievement in Cinema” by the Houston Film Critic Society in 2008 for “bringing celebrities back to Houston.”
In 2009, Jake was nominated for a Lone Star Emmy Award for “Best-On-Air Talent” for hosting Jake’s Takes. Moreover, he returned to writing for the Houston Chronicle as one of Houston’s City Brights. Later in October 2009, Hamilton moved Jake’s Takes from CBS affiliate (KHOU-TV) to KRIV (FOX affiliate).
In 2011, Jake received a Lone Star Emmy Award for “Best On-Camera Talent” for hosting Jake’s Takes. Moreover, he won the Los Angeles Press Club’s National Entertainment Journalism Award in 2012 for hosting ‘Jake’s Takes’.
In November 2013, Jake joined WFLD-TV (FOX 32 Chicago) Good Day Chicago as a field reporter for the morning show.
Jake Hamilton Age
How old is Jake Hamilton? Hamilton is 35 years old as of 2023. He was born on January 18, 1988, in Houston, Texas, the United States of America. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on January 18th every year.
Jake Hamilton Wife
Hamilton is happily married to his wife Lauren Deschenes. In 2017, he shared a video of his outstanding proposal to Lauren in a dark movie theater using the magic of a fake movie trailer.
Jake Hamilton Family
Hamilton has managed to keep his family away from the limelight. Therefore it’s not known whether he has any siblings nor are his parents’ names available. We promise to keep you posted once the information is available in the limelight.
Jake Hamilton Height
Hamilton stands at an average height and body stature. However, his exact height and weight details are currently under review.
Jake Hamilton Net Worth
Hamilton has a net worth of approximately $3 million. His income is mainly attributed to his successful career as a journalist.
Jake Hamilton Salary
Hamilton receives an estimated annual salary ranging from $45,500 – $110,500.