Jake Hendriks


Jake Hendriks is an English television actor. He is known for portraying Kieron Hobbs in the soap opera Hollyoaks and numerous stage roles.

Personal life

Jake Hendriks, born Jacob Hendrik Cuddihy in 1981 in Chessington, is the eldest of three boys, with two younger brothers, Joshua and Caleb. He attended Hinchley Wood School, and then Tiffin School, Kingston-upon-Thames, a selective boys' grammar school with specialist Performing Arts College status. He graduated from Guildford School of Acting in 2004. He is currently managed by Burnett Crowther associates Ltd and also works freelance as a professional story board artist

Television roles

Hollyoaks

He played the part of gay Catholic priest Kieron Hobbs from 8 January until 5 September 2008.
In an interview with Hollyoaks website, he commented on his on-screen persona:
"He's a laid back guy and as a result he has a calming effect on the McQueens who usually have a manic household. He also seems to be always eating for some reason, nearly every scene I've filmed I've had to be eating something!”.

Previous television roles

Prior to Hollyoaks, Hendriks also had roles in Ultimate Force playing Paul Brown; in 3 episodes of Down to Earth playing Simon Cole and in Casualty playing Bobby Anstiss.

Award nominations

Inside Soap Awards 2008

Hendriks was nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards for his role as Kieron Hobbs in Hollyoaks. He had been short-listed but did not win.

Filmography