Chosen Jacobs (born July 1, 2001) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, musician and rapper best known for his recurring role as Will Grover on the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0 and his role as Mike Hanlon in the 2017 film adaptation of the Stephen King novel It, and its follow-up It Chapter Two.
Life and career Jacobs was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on July 1, 2001, and moved to Atlanta at a young age, where he was raised. He got his name from when his father heard a baby say something that sounded like "chosen." Jacobs started off as a musician, singing and playing the guitar and piano. He started acting when his mother enrolled him in theatre classes. His first acting role was in a commercial for Hot Wheels. In 2015, he moved to Hollywood to further his music and acting career.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2016 Remnants George Short film 2017 It Michael "Mike" Hanlon Cops and Robbers Young Michael 2019 It Chapter Two Young Michael "Mike" Hanlon 2022 Sneakerella El Disney+ Purple Hearts Frankie Netflix Darby and the Dead Alex Hulu
Television Year Title Role Notes 2016–2018 Hawaii Five-0 Will Grover 7 episodes 2018 American Woman William Episode: "The Heat Wave" Castle Rock Wendell Deaver 4 episodes 2020 God Friended Me Zack Waller 5 episodes When the Streetlights Go On Charlie Chambers Main cast 2025 The Hunting Wives Jamie Recurring cast
Awards and nominations
Endless Mountains Film Festival 2016 — Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie — Remnants (Won) 2018 — MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team (with Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Lieberher, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff and Jeremy Ray Taylor) (Won)
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