Jake O’Kane Biography
Jake O’Kane (Jacob Francis O’Kane) is an attorney, theatre teacher, and reality TV star from Hanson, Massachusetts. He is widely known for appearing on Survivor 45 on CBS. O’Kane is one of the three remaining lawyers in the game, along with Katurah and Bruce Perreault. He is a lawyer and Children’s theatre teacher. O’Kane is currently/now living in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jake O’Kane Age | Birthday
O’Kane is currently 27 years old as of November 2023. He was born on November 19, 1996, so he celebrates his birthday on the 19th of November every year.
Jake O’Kane Parents
O’Kane was born in Hanson, Massachusetts to his parents; Carolanne Carson O’Kane (mother) and Francis O’Kane (father). His mom is 56 years old while his dad is 57 years as of 2023. Moreover, O’Kane has a sister named Katherine O’Kane, who is an Embryologist at CCRM BOSTON Fertility. Currently, he lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his grandmother in her house.
Jake O’Kane Height
O’Kane stands at a height measurement of 5 feet and 9 inches (approximately).
Health Issues
The Survivor 45 contestant, Jake O’Kane revealed that he recently lost 80 pounds after struggling with a binge eating disorder.
Jake O’Kane Girlfriend/ Wife
O’Kane is not yet married, however, he has a girlfriend who goes by the name Courtney Smith. The duo started dating in April 2019, and in February 2023, on Valentine’s Day, O’Kane wished his girlfriend a “Happy Valentine’s Day babe..”
Jake O’Kane College Education, Law School
O’Kane attended Hanson High School and graduated in 2017. He then went to Westfield State University for his undergraduate theatre studies. He majored in Drama and minored in Psychology.
After graduating from Westfield State University in 2020, O’Kane decided to pursue a career as a lawyer. He then enrolled at New England Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 2022.
Jake O’Kane Job
O’Kane is an attorney/lawyer and children’s theatre teacher. After passing his bar exams, he got licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. He currently works as a lawyer at a prestigious law firm in Boston, Massachusetts.
While working as a lawyer, O’Kane discovered his passion for teaching theatre to children. He joined the faculty of The Lion King Dance Academy at The Dance Place Studio as an assistant director for preschoolers. O’Kane co-directed several shows with his old theatre director and friend, who runs her dance studio after COVID-19.
O’Kane also enjoys bartending at night to earn some extra money. He says he likes to meet new people and have fun at bars.
Jake O’Kane Survivor
O’Kane is a cast member of Survivor 45 on CBS. He is an attorney from Hanson, Massachusetts, and now living in Boston, Massachusetts. He is also a children’s theatre teacher.
O’Kane describes himself as Boisterous, wily, and persistent according to his CBS bio. He says he identifies most as former Survivor contestant Wendell, because they “both have a logical side, both going to law school, but are also creatives.”
O’Kane is most proud of finishing a Spartan race, which he says was a big moment for him being a guy who used to start breathing heavy after two flights of stairs. He says his biggest inspiration is his mom, without whose support and her teaching his work ethic, he wouldn’t be where he is.”
Survivor 45 Cast
The other cast members of “Survivor 45” are:
- Dee Valladares
- Kellie Nalbandian
- Austin Li Coon
- Hannah Rose
- Emily Flippen
- Brandon Donlon
- Drew Basile
- Bruce Perreault
- Janani Krishnan
- Brandon “Brando” Meyer
- Sabiyah Broderick
- Kaleb Gebrewold
- Julie Alley
- Karurah Topps
- Sean Edwards
- Kendra McQuarrie
Nicholas “Sifu” Alsup
Jake O’Kane Net worth
O’Kane’s estimated net worth is around $250K-$400K. He recently started working as a lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts. O’Kane is also a children’s theatre teacher and also enjoys working as a bartender. He is a contestant in Survivor 45 on CBS.
Jake O’Kane’s Instagram handle is @jakeo.kane, with over 5,500 followers as of November 2023.