Jake Connelly

Jake Connelly (born March 5, 2012) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Derek Turnbow in the fifth and final season of the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things.

Early life Jake Connelly was born in 2012. , he attends middle school in the Chicago area. having caught up on the show with his family when the fourth season was released.

Career Connelly began acting several years before his television debut.

In July 2024, Connelly was cast in the fifth season of Stranger Things. He received the call confirming he had won the role while sheltering in his basement during a tornado warning. The character is introduced as a bully who torments Holly Wheeler, but later becomes an ally to the protagonists.

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes/Ref2025 Stranger Things Derek Turnbow Also starring (season 5); 7 episodes

Short film Year Title Role Notes 2022 Between the Silence Jakub