Jacob Collins Dodd

Acting

Biography

Jacob Collins Dodd is an American actor, journalist, and essayist. He gained recognition after appearing in the Netflix docuseries Explained (2018–2021).

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This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

Explained

2018Series

UpcomingDec 5, 2026

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In 2001 New Jersey, Mickey (Martin Anazco), Randy (Tristan Aziz), Russi (Alexis Dembowski), Ruben (Jacob Collins-Dodd), and Andre (Aaron Murillo) — a tight crew of sixteen-year-olds — move through a year of house parties, cheap highs, and quiet wars waged at home. Before adulthood, there was this.

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2026Movie