Jake Connelly

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Jake Connelly
Born2012 (age 12–13)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2024–present
Known for Stranger Things

Jake Connelly (born 2012) is an American actor. [1] He is known for his role as Derek Turnbow in the fifth and final season of the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things . [2]

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Early life

Connelly was born in 2012. [1] He was raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. [2] As of 2025, he attends middle school in the Chicago area. [2] Connelly plays American football on his school team as a right tackle on the offensive line and on the inside defense. [2] He is a fan of the Chicago Bears. [2]

Prior to being cast in Stranger Things, Connelly was a fan of the series. [3] He watched the show with his family when the fourth season was released. [4]

Career

Connelly began acting several years before his television debut. [2] His first acting roles were in commercials for Microsoft Windows directed by a family friend. [2] His only credit prior to Stranger Things was a short film titled Between the Silence. [5] [6]

In July 2024, Connelly was cast in the fifth season of Stranger Things. [7] [8] He received the call confirming he had won the role while sheltering in his basement during a tornado warning. [2] To keep his casting a secret, he told his schoolmates that he was filming a documentary about mayonnaise. [2]

Connelly portrays Derek Turnbow. [9] The character is introduced as a bully who torments Holly Wheeler, but later becomes an ally to the protagonists. [5] [10] He appears in the first volume of the season, which was released in November 2025. [11]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2025 Stranger Things Derek TurnbowSeason 5 [11]

Short film

YearTitleRoleNotes
—Between the SilenceUnknown [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Ray, Alyssa (November 7, 2025). "How Millie Bobby Brown Welcomed 'Stranger Things' Newcomer Jake Connelly Into the Fold". TheWrap . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Who Plays Derek in Stranger Things 5 Volume 1? Meet 13-Year-Old Jake Connelly". Teen Vogue . November 27, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  3. ↑ Nhundu, Kimberly (November 28, 2025). "How old is Stranger Things season 5 star Jake Connelly?". MSN . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  4. ↑ Nhundu, Kimberly; Toua, Myriam (November 27, 2025). "Stranger Things Season 5 star Jake Connelly - all you need to know about the new character". The Irish Star . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  5. 1 2 O'Keefe, Meghan (November 26, 2025). "'Stranger Things' 5's Most Unlikely Hero? "Dipsh*t" Derek Turnbow". Decider . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Nhundu, Kimberly (November 27, 2025). "Who plays Derek Turnbow in Stranger Things 5? Jake Connelly's age and past roles". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  7. ↑ Napier, Caitlin (2025). "Meet The New Cast Taking Over 'Stranger Things' Season 5". Marie Claire . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  8. ↑ Moore, Julia (November 27, 2025). "Stranger Things Season 5's New Characters: See Who Joins for the Final Chapter". People . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  9. ↑ Hatchett, Keisha (November 27, 2025). "Stranger Things 5 Cast Guide: New Characters, Siblings, Backstories, DnD Classes, and More". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ Colburn, Randall (November 25, 2025). "See who's joining the Stranger Things cast for its fifth and final season". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  11. 1 2 "Stranger Things Season 5 Cast & Characters: Here's Who Plays Holly, Derek, and More". Teen Vogue. November 26, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
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