
Jake Stormoen
United StatesBirthday
July 20, 1988
Birth Sign
Cancer
Birthplace
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Age
38 years old
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
About
Jake Stormoen is an American actor best known for his commanding performances in fantasy and adventure projects. Born July 20, 1988 in Minneapolis, he has built a career around heroic roles in sword-and-sorcery settings. Stormoen is most recognized as Captain Garret Spears on Syfy's The Outpost and as the rogue Dagen in the five-film Mythica series. His work often involves period costumes and English dialects, a niche he embraces wholeheartedly. Beyond acting, Stormoen designs handcrafted silver Dungeons & Dragons dice through his company Storm Forged Dice, and has voiced characters in The Elder Scrolls Online. Fans know him as a genuine fantasy enthusiast who brings authentic passion to every role.
Early Life & Background
Growing up in Minneapolis, Stormoen spent his childhood lost in fantasy worlds. He played Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and World of Warcraft, painted miniatures, and spent hours sword-fighting with sticks in the woods behind his house. His father served in the US Special Forces as a Green Beret, and the family includes a younger sister, Anna.
After high school, Stormoen studied abroad at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba, Australia, drawn by smaller class sizes and personal connections with lecturers. He earned a Bachelor of Creative Arts in 2011. His first on-screen appearance was an uncredited role in Step Up 2: The Streets (2008). He made his television debut on an episode of the sitcom Lucky Days in 2012. For six months after graduation, he worked as a waiter before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time.
Career Growth
Stormoen's first major role came in 2014 when he was cast as Dagen, the rogue, in Arrowstorm Entertainment's Mythica: A Quest for Heroes. The film launched a five-part series, with Stormoen reprising the role in four sequels through 2016. The Mythica films found a global audience on Amazon Prime and TV syndication.
In 2017 he joined the cast of Extinct, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama on BYUtv, as series regular Duncan. The show was canceled after one season. His breakthrough arrived in 2018 when he was cast as Captain Garret Spears on Syfy and The CW's fantasy-adventure drama The Outpost. The series ran for four seasons, concluding in 2021, and made Stormoen a recognizable face in genre television. During this period he also co-starred with Kristian Nairn in the horror thriller The Appearance (2018).
Stormoen has expanded into voice acting, contributing to The Elder Scrolls Online as Destron and the Adoring Admirer in the Blackwood chapter. He launched Storm Forged Dice, a line of handcrafted silver D&D dice and jewelry. As of 2026, he stars in the upcoming project Seeking Persephone.
Career Timeline
Public Image & Style
Stormoen is widely regarded as a true geek by fans and media outlets. His persona blends rugged heroism with genuine fantasy fandom, making him relatable to genre audiences. He often shares personal stories about his family and his love of D&D on social media. His signature look on screen involves armor, swords, and period costumes, but off-screen he presents as an approachable, down-to-earth enthusiast. No official fandom name has been established, but his followers appreciate his authentic passion for the material he performs.
Fame & Fandom
Jake Stormoen has cultivated a dedicated following within the fantasy and sci-fi communities, though his audience remains an organic part of the broader genre ecosystem rather than a distinct, named legion. Fans connect with him through his authentic enthusiasm for Dungeons & Dragons, sword-and-sorcery lore, and his off-screen persona as a genuine geek who shares stories about family and hobbies on social media. His interactions often center on swords, motorcycles, magic, and audiobooks, creating a relatable bridge between his rugged heroic roles and his life as a lifelong fantasy enthusiast. Despite his prominent work in *The Outpost* and the *Mythica* series, there is no official fandom name documented for his supporters, and no specific rituals or charitable drives have emerged under his banner.
In the global landscape of celebrity influence, Jake Stormoen is currently evaluated by the iFANN Global Fame Engine but does not hold a placement in the published rankings. He is not ranked among the top 1,000 most famous people worldwide, nor does he appear on any Top-100 scope list for specific categories as of August 2026. This status reflects a career built on consistent, high-quality genre work rather than viral fame or singular mythicized moments that drive mass-market recognition. While his reputation relies on steady contributions to television and film, including upcoming projects like *Seeking Persephone*, his current standing places him outside the elite tier of globally ranked personalities.
Interesting Facts and Legends
Jake Stormoen maintains a deep bond with Kristian Nairn, whom he met playing World of Warcraft in high school; they later co-starred in The Appearance. A lucky D20 has accompanied him in his pocket since childhood, a habit he never outgrew. He describes the five-film Mythica series as an on-screen Dungeons & Dragons campaign where each character fills a classic party role: tank, healer, DPS, and rogue. Growing up, Jake literally wanted to be a knight, a dream that now fuels his commanding performances in period costumes and English dialects. His passion extends beyond acting to designing handcrafted silver dice through his company, Storm Forged Dice.
Beyond the screen, Jake took an equestrian holiday in Northern Ireland, reflecting his enduring love of horseback riding. He voiced characters in The Elder Scrolls Online, further cementing his place in gaming culture. His filmography includes notable appearances in Miracle Maker (2015), Kiss the Devil in Dark (2016), and Not in My Kingdom (2019). As of 2026, he is attached to the regency romance series Seeking Persephone, which has already been renewed for Seasons 2 and 3. Most of his career has been performed in an English dialect and period clothing, showcasing a niche he embraces wholeheartedly.
Notable Quotes
“I literally wanted to be a Knight growing up. I was constantly out in the woods behind my house sword fighting with sticks, slaying imaginary monsters, and exploring imaginary dungeons.”
“The five-part series is really quite similar to an on-screen D&D campaign: we had the tank (warrior), the healer (cleric) and the DPS (necromancer) and myself, the rogue.”
“The majority of my career has been using an English dialect and wearing clothing from other centuries, and I wouldn't have it any other way.”
“These are pure passion projects... it's a huge joy and a gift for me to be able to design things like this and get them out into the world.”
“I get to do that for a living is it's still a pinch me moment.”
Family & Personal Life
Stormoen's father served in the US Special Forces as a Green Beret, and they share a close bond. His mother's name is not publicly known. He has a younger sister named Anna Stormoen. The family is of Norwegian descent. Stormoen has mentioned his cousin Kenyon Laing in interviews. As of 2026, no public information is available about a spouse or children.
Notable Connections
Stormoen has frequently collaborated with Arrowstorm Entertainment, working with director John Lyde, producer Kynan Griffin, and actors Melanie Stone, Adam Johnson, and Nicola Posener on the Mythica series. He is close friends with Kristian Nairn, whom he met playing World of Warcraft; they co-starred in The Appearance.
Relationships & Dating History
Salary, Net Worth In 2026
Awards Won (2)
Stormoen won a Best Supporting Actor award in 2015 for his role in the Mythica series. No other major award wins have been documented.
2015 · Best Supporting Actor
Mythica series
2015 · Best Supporting Actor
The Christmas Dragon
Known For
The Outpost
2018 · Captain Garret Spears
Mythica: A Quest for Heroes
2014 · Dagen
Mythica: The Necromancer
2015 · Dagen
Mythica: The Darkspore
2015 · Dagen
Mythica: The Godslayer
2016 · Dagen
Mythica: The Iron Crown
2016 · Dagen
Extinct
2017 · Duncan
The Appearance
2018 ·
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Quick Facts
- Profession
- actor
- Born
- July 20, 1988
- Birthplace
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Birth Sign
- Cancer
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
- Education
- University of Southern Queensland, Bachelor of Creative Arts
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Jacob Leif Stormoen
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
- Education
- University of Southern Queensland, Bachelor of Creative Arts, 2011
Filmography
15
Total
10
Film
5
TV
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