So, let’s talk about the child actor from the cult classic Wet Hot American Summer—yeah, that one—whose journey took some pretty unexpected turns. Early on, Jacobs was just a regular kid in public school, still in kindergarten, when a talent scout spotted him and asked him to audition. Can you imagine? That moment kind of set everything in motion. And get this—he didn’t just stop at acting. Over time, Jacobs evolved into a creative force, eventually serving as a creative director at the prestigious Magnum Photos. That’s right, Jacobs made a name for himself behind the scenes too.

But wait, there’s more. After his time at Magnum Photos, Jacobs shifted gears again, diving into freelance writing. Before long, he landed a spot as a columnist for VICE, bringing his unique voice to a whole new audience. Pretty impressive trajectory, huh? Now, going back even further—before all the fame—Jacobs came from a family of achievers. His parents both became doctors, which definitely set a high bar. Still, Jacobs and his siblings managed to carve out their own spotlight, landing roles in national TV commercials.

And here’s a fun fact: alongside his sister, Jacobs actually got to announce the World Series games for Nickelodeon Games and Sports during the 2000 baseball world championship. Not bad for a kid who started out just playing pretend on a summer camp set. All in all, Jacobs has lived quite the multifaceted life—from screen to photography to journalism—and it all started with a simple audition request in kindergarten.