Kevin Miles

Talking with Kevin Miles, aka “Jake from State Farm,” the connection is immediate. At the mention of an upcoming vacation, he queries about my ownership of a weighted blanket. Being a person with insomnia, the 2008 graduate of Chicago Academy for the Arts said he got one for the holidays and swears by it. His only precaution?

CHICAGO — Talking with Kevin Miles, aka “Jake from State Farm,” the connection is immediate. At the mention of an upcoming vacation, he queries about my ownership of a weighted blanket. Being a person with insomnia, the 2008 graduate of Chicago Academy for the Arts said he got one for the holidays and swears by it. His only precaution?

Jake from State Farm has become an advertisement mainstay — and with Kevin Miles behind the character, he’s still going strong. Miles landed the Jake From State Farm role in 2020 when the company decided to make a casting change. So who is actor Kevin Miles and how did he wind up portraying State Farm’s khaki-sporting salesman?

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You may not be familiar with Kevin Miles by name yet, but there’s a very good chance you’ve seen his face. In 2020, he became the new face of State Farm when he was cast to play Jake in the commercial series.Prior to being cast as Jake, Kevin appeared in several short film projects and made some TV appearances. Thanks to the commercials, Kevin has been introduced to countless people and the job could eventually lead to other opportunities. I think it’s safe to say that this is the start of really big things for Kevin and his fans are looking forward to coming along for the ride. Keep reading for 10 things you didn’t know about Kevin Miles.