Chosen Jacobs (born July 1, 2001) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, musician and rapper best known for his recurring role as Will Grover on the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0 and his role as Mike Hanlon in the 2017 film adaptation of the Stephen King novel It, and its follow-up It Chapter Two.

Life and career

Jacobs was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on July 1, 2001, and moved to Atlanta at a young age, where he was raised. He got his name from when his father heard a baby say something that sounded like "chosen." Jacobs started off as a musician, singing and playing the guitar and piano. He started acting when his mother enrolled him in theatre classes. His first acting role was in a commercial for Hot Wheels. In 2015, he moved to Hollywood to further his music and acting career.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016RemnantsGeorgeShort film
2017ItMichael "Mike" Hanlon
Cops and RobbersYoung Michael
2019It Chapter TwoYoung Michael "Mike" Hanlon
2022SneakerellaElDisney+
Purple HeartsFrankieNetflix
Darby and the DeadAlexHulu

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016–2018Hawaii Five-0Will Grover7 episodes
2018American WomanWilliamEpisode: "The Heat Wave"
Castle RockWendell Deaver4 episodes
2020God Friended MeZack Waller5 episodes
When the Streetlights Go OnCharlie ChambersMain cast
2025The Hunting WivesJamieRecurring cast

Awards and nominations

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