Miles got his big break as Jake in 2020 Kevin Miles aka "Jake from State Farm". State Farm announced they were planning on reviving their character, Jake, in 2020 and they cast Miles, who went by Mimms then, in the role.

Chicago Jake is portrayed by actor Kevin Miles (also credited as Kevin Mimm). The Chicago native studied at Chicago Academy for the Arts and Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts in St. Louis before moving to L.A. He has starred in State Farm commercials since 2020, but you've likely seen him in other roles.

The original man cast as Jake from State Farm is Jake Stone, an actual State Farm insurance agent who worked in Bloomington, Illinois. 2. His roommate is fellow State Farm employee mentioned a casting call for the company's upcoming advertising spots.

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But when State Farm decided to make more of the commercials featuring “Jake”, they hired a real actor who could deliver a lot more than just two words. The actor happened to be black, and was also very popular once the campaign began. It didn't hurt that the new “Jake” was pretty fit.

The main reason why State Farm decided to nix their original khaki-wearing Jake? Well, he got another job. While he was working as an agent for State Farm and appeared in their commercials, Jake also reportedly worked as a bartender. At the time, the 26-year-old was working two jobs and living life.

The main reason why State Farm decided to nix their original khaki-wearing Jake? Well, he got another job. While he was working as an agent for State Farm and appeared in their commercials, Jake also reportedly worked as a bartender. At the time, the 26-year-old was working two jobs and living life.

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Jake failed to read the new party on the line the call recording disclosure. "This line may be monitored and recorded" is required to be stated any time a new party joins the line. This resulted in a compliance and quality fail for Jake which ultimately lead to his termination.

The main reason why State Farm decided to nix their original khaki-wearing Jake? Well, he got another job. While he was working as an agent for State Farm and appeared in their commercials, Jake also reportedly worked as a bartender. At the time, the 26-year-old was working two jobs and living life.

State Farm said that a real actor was needed for the demanding nature of the expanded role, but the original Jake did well enough during his acting debut that he inspired a cult following. Surely he could have just as easily recorded himself drinking coffee from his desk at home right?