Jacob Patrick Short (born May 30, 1997) is an American actor. His roles have included Fletcher Quimby in the Disney Channel sitcom A.N.T. Farm (2011–2014), Oliver in the Disney XD series Mighty Med (2013–2015) and Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016), and Mattie Sullivan on the British sitcom The First Team (2020).
Early life Short was born Jacob Patrick Short on May 30, 1997, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Kimberly (née Hankins) and James K. Short (1964–2004). He has one brother and two sisters. Short's father died when he was 6 years old.
Career His first major role was Fletcher Quimby in Disney Channel's comedy series A.N.T. Farm. He also starred as Nose Noseworthy in the 2009 film Shorts, and has acted in numerous commercials.
In 2013, Short began co-starring as Oliver on the Disney XD original series Mighty Med and its spinoff Lab Rats: Elite Force.
In 2020, Short starred as Mattie Sullivan in the British soccer-based sitcom The First Team.
On November 16, 2022, Short started a podcast called Hit the Brake with Bradley Steven Perry.
Personal life In 2025, Short got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, actress Mika Abdalla. The two met on the set of the Hulu comedy Sex Appeal. In June 2026, it was announced the pair had called off their engagement.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2007The Anna Nicole Smith Story Child Daniel Film debut 2009Shorts Nose Noseworthy 2011It Is Dark in Here AdamShort film 2012A Son Like You Eli Short film2013Unraveled —Co-director/producer/script supervisor 2018#Roxy Cyrus Nollen 2019ConfessionalSai2020This Is the YearMikey2021SupercoolNeil2022Sex AppealLarson
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009Zeke and Luther Kenny Coffey Episode: "Bros Go Pro"Dexter Scott Smith Episodes: "Lost Boys", "Hello, Dexter Morgan", "The Getaway"Jack and Janet Save the Planet Mookie Pilot 2010Futurestates Tyler Episode: "The Other Side" 2011$#*! My Dad Says Timmy Episode: "Goodson Goes Deep" 2011–2014A.N.T. Farm Fletcher Quimby Main role 2013–2015Mighty Med Oliver Main role 2014Win, Lose or Draw Himself Game show; panelist, 3 episodesJust Kidding Jake Episode: "Just a Catchphrase"2015Lab RatsOliverEpisode: "Lab Rats vs. Mighty Med: Part 1" 2016Lab Rats: Elite Force Oliver Main role 2018All Night Fig Main role2020The First TeamMattie SullivanMain role 2023Lessons in Chemistry Ralph Bailey Guest role 2025High Potential Phineas Dougherty Episode: "Content Warning" 2026 9-1-1 Flynn Episode: "D.I.Y."
Music videos YearTitleArtist(s)Role2011"Dynamite"China Anne McClainJudge
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWork Result2009Young Artist AwardsYoung Artist Award for Best Performance in a Young Ensemble CastShorts2012Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite TV ActorA.N.T. Farm2014Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite TV ActorA.N.T. Farm
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