Jake Anderson

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Jake Anderson
Born Jakob Van Martin Anderson
(1980-09-16) September 16, 1980
Anacortes, Washington, U.S.
Occupation Deck boss of the Northwestern, TV Personality, Author
Spouse(s) Jenna Anderson

Jakob "Jake" Anderson (born September 16, 1980) is an American deck boss aboard the fishing vessel Northwestern.[1] Since 2007, Anderson has been featured in all seasons of the Discovery Channel documentary television series Deadliest Catch.[2]

Career

Anderson was hired as a greenhorn by captain Sig Hansen aboard the Northwestern in 2007. Anderson made his Deadliest Catch debut in the season three episode New Beginnings, which aired May 15, 2007.[3] Anderson's memorable moments on Deadliest Catch include his emotional breakdown when he was notified that his beloved sister, Chelsea Dawn Anderson, had unexpectedly passed away during the season five episode Bitter Tears,[4][5] and when he learned that his father, Keith Anderson, was mysteriously missing and presumed dead after his truck was found abandoned in rural Washington during the season six episode Blown Off Course.[6][7] In 2012, Anderson was promoted to deck boss of the Northwestern,[8] and later that year he obtained his USCG Mate 1600-ton fishing license and Master 100-ton fishing license.[9]

Personal life

Anderson and his wife, Jenna, live in Seattle, Washington.[10] Anderson is an avid skateboarder and is sponsored by the American footwear and clothing company DVS Shoes.[11] He has a signature skateboard shoe released through the company.[12]

During an interview with Dr. Drew Pinsky, Anderson revealed that he is a recovering alcoholic and his addiction left him homeless for two years.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Jake Anderson - The Official Homepage of the F/V Northwestern – Dutch Harbor, AK – F/V Northwestern". fvnorthwestern.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  2. ↑ "Jake Anderson : Discovery Channel". dsc.discovery.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  3. ↑ ""Deadliest Catch" New Beginnings (TV Episode 2007) - IMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  4. ↑ ""Deadliest Catch" Bitter Tears (TV Episode 2009) - IMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  5. ↑ "Chelsea Dawn Anderson Obituary: View Chelsea Anderson's Obituary by Skagit Valley Herald Publishing Company". legacy.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  6. ↑ ""Deadliest Catch" Blown Off Course (TV Episode 2010) - IMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  7. ↑ "Missing Anacortes man's truck found – KING5.com Seattle". king5.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  8. ↑ "Deadliest Catch 7: Sir Jake The Deck Boss : Video : Discovery Channel". dsc.discovery.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  9. ↑ "‘After the Catch’: Jake Anderson and Josh Harris talk ‘Deadliest Catch’ on dry land - Zap2it". blog.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  10. ↑ "'Deadliest Catch': Jake Anderson and Jenna Patterson tie the knot - Zap2it". blog.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  11. ↑ "Winter X Games 2014 Aspen - X Games". xgames.espn.go.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  12. ↑ "DVS' Deadliest Collaboration - Transworld Skateboarding". skateboarding.transworld.net. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 
  13. ↑ "'Deadliest Catch' crew talks life's struggles – HLNtv.com". hlntv.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11. 

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