Jacob Tierney

Jacob Tierney is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, film director, and producer from Montreal, Quebec.

Jacob Tierney is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, film director, and producer from Montreal, Quebec. He began as a child actor, appearing in television productions in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and is widely recognized for playing Eric in *Are You Afraid of the Dark?*. He later moved into writing and directing, making his feature film debut with *Twist* in 2003.

Early life and acting career

Jacob Tierney was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1979 and began acting as a child. His early roles included television work, and he became known to audiences through *Are You Afraid of the Dark?*.

Transition to writing and directing

Tierney moved into filmmaking in the early 2000s. His first feature as writer-director was *Twist* (2003), followed by films such as *The Trotsky*, *Good Neighbours*, and *Preggoland*.

Television work

Tierney contributed to television both as a performer and behind the camera. He is associated with *Letterkenny*, where he worked as a writer and director, and later with *Heated Rivalry* as creator and executive producer.

Recent projects

By the mid-2020s, Tierney remained active in film and television development. Reported projects included *Heated Rivalry* and an announced adaptation titled *Alexander*.