Jake Lockett was born in central Texas. He was raised in rural, Aquilla, Texas, and attended Aquilla High School where he played a number of varsity sports including football, basketball, and was a hurdler on the track-and-field team. Jake was first bit by the acting bug when he performed in his high school's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest." After graduating from high school, Jake attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He then moved to Seattle, Washington, where he returned to acting and landed roles in a number of indie features, shorts, and a Nintendo commercial. He was also the lead in Quiet Production's Musical, "Pickup Artist: The Rock Musical." On January 1, 2011, Jake relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a professional career in acting. Since arriving in L.A., Jake has been busy working in indie features, shorts and studying acting.