You obviously knew Jake Weber from the series “Medium” or from his role in Dawn of the Dead. Jake has been in a lot of action and horror movies in his over two decades of acting.
If you have the chance to speak with him and you are looking for questions to ask Jake Weber, you have found the perfect resource.
In this piece, I have outlined and discussed 20 fun questions to ask Jake Weber that cut across his life, acting career, and other juicy details you won’t want to miss. Enough said, let’s get into it.
Were You A Bad Guy In Your Previous Life Cause One Has To Wonder How You Play Bad Guy Roles Effortlessly?
Jake Weber is one actor who is notable for playing in action movies and in some, he is portrayed as a really “bad guy.” So, you would be getting a really good response from this one. And a hearty laughter maybe.
Are You Related To Steven Weber? There’s A Lot Of Clamor About How You Two Look Alike. Is It Just A Resemblance Or There’s More?
This is another question that will definitely draw a cheeky reply from Jake Weber. There’s another actor called Steven Weber who played Brian Hackett in Wings. I am sure Jake Weber must have heard this question a lot. Probably, he’s figured out a good enough answer to give.
Your Family Tree Is A Mix Of Danish, English, Moroccan, and Jewish Descent. How Does It Feel? Is There Any Influence That This Has On Your Upbringing And Growth?
I am not sure I have seen someone who has a very mixed descent like Jake Weber. He has an ancestral tree that has origins in Denmark, England, Morocco, and Israel. This is a good angle to draw a question for Jake. A perfect example would be a question like this one.
Did You Learn Some Of Your Bad Guy Roles From Your Upbringing? Are You Comfortable Sharing Such Deets?
Jake had a very rough upbringing as he had to help his Dad smuggle drugs. This is another good question to ask Jake Weber. It is possible that something about his upbringing gave him exposure to the “action.”
Since he may not be interested in answering such a question, I added the other part of the question. This is technically finding out whether he would be comfortable talking about that part of his life.
You Have Always Been In Top Rated Movies, Playing Lead Roles. Do You Feel Privileged Or Would You Blame It On Your Exceptional Acting Pedigree?
Going through the filmography of Jake Weber, you can tell he has acted mostly in top-rated movies. His first showing on screen was a blockbuster and since then it has been from one movie to another. If you are looking for funny questions to ask Jake Weber, here’s one.
Between Acting In A Sitcom Series And Shooting A Horror Movie, Which Deal Would You Take? My Bet Is On The Horror Movie For Obvious Reasons
Jake has become known for his action-packed movies. So when you ask this question, you can add a cheeky twist to it to say you are betting on the fact they’d choose acting in a horror movie rather than feature in a sitcom. Not sure Jake would be willing to spend time making people laugh. We can only find out from him though.
What Movie Or Role Have You Played That Provides The Closest Possible Insight Into Who You Are In Real Life?
It is possible we have known Jake for something he isn’t truly about. The roles entertainers play can sometimes be mistaken for their personalities.
While I doubt there’s a movie that truly expresses who Jake really is, I guess we can only ask to see. I’d be interested in seeing that movie where Jake truly acts himself.
Have You Ever Had To Turn Down A Movie Offer Because It Went Too Far Against Your Beliefs Or Norms?
I have heard of actors and actresses who turned down roles because they felt it was against their beliefs and norms.
When you ask Jake if he’s ever turned down a role because he doesn’t quite agree with the extremes in it, it could provide you with an insight into the quality of his personality which in my opinion would be top-notch.
What Was Life Like From 1997 Until You Married Korri? Isn’t That A Long Time To Stay Unmarried?
Jake got divorced in 1997 and stayed until 2017 before marrying Korri Culbertson. That’s about 20 years. Wouldn’t it be interesting to know what transpired during those years and how he ended up with Korri? I am sure you will want to satisfy your curiosity now.
Was There Ever A Time You Had To Improvise On Set Because You Forgot Some Of Your Lines And It Turned Out Just Perfect?
One time I tried acting and it was pretty hard. Well, on one of many occasions while on set, I forgot my lines and had to improvise.
Thankfully, it often turned out well. I am sure Jake would have some cool stories to tell in this regard. Ask him this question to find out.
I Am Sure You Have Been In A Situation Where You Needed To Be Serious But Couldn’t Contain Your Laughter. Can You Share What It Was?
Every actor must have been here before. If you’ve ever watched behind-the-scenes of movies, I am sure you must have seen one or two clips that shows how difficult some scenes must have been during the production.
This question will allow Jake to relieve an experience he had while on set and how he was always laughing or unserious when he needed to be serious.
Has Old Age Set In On Your Availability For Certain Roles Or Do You Reckon You Could Still Be The Action Star?
I know there would be a good number of actors and actresses who won’t be happy with age taking a toll on their selection for certain roles.
Jake is getting older and he might not fit the profile of some movies. I am sure you’d want to know what it must be like for him now considering the fact he’s getting old.
The question “Has old age set in on your availability for certain roles or do you reckon you could still be the action star?’ will do the job.
What Is The Craziest Experience You Have Had On A Production Set?
There could be some very funny things Jake would have to share when you ask him “What is the craziest experience you have had on a production set?”
Production sets especially for action movies are often characterized by hilarious moments. Off the top of his head, he could share one that would be exciting to relieve.
What Are Some Of The Savage Lines You Have Used Or Might Want To Use On Set?
Jake has a bit of savage antics. Almost every “bad guy” in movies does though. So you might get some ready-to-use lines to bolster your collection of savage comments from Jake when you ask him “What are some of the savage lines you have used or might want to use on set?”
Fans Can Be Too Much To Deal With Atimes. What’s The Worst Experience You’ve Had With A Fan?
Prepare to hear one of the most outlandish stories when you ask this question. Jake is quite popular and he must have had crazy encounters with fans.
This question will let you in on the one that he thinks is the worst.
If You Needed To Switch Career Paths, Between Singing And Being A Starbucks Barista, What Would You Choose?
I laughed at myself for coming up with a question like this. But then, if you are looking for fun questions to ask Jake Weber, this one can suffice.
It would not hurt to wonder what Jake would want to choose between going into singing and taking a job at Starbucks.
Are There Influences Of Your Everyday Life On Your Movies? And Have You Noticed Any Changes In Your Life Which You Can Trace To Some Of The Roles You’ve Played In Movies?
My inquisitive mind wouldn’t let me keep a question like this out of the lineup. I believe there would be influences from his everyday life that get into some of the movies he acts in and since he’s always acting in certain kinds of movies, it is possible his life on set has found expressions in real life.
This question will help you get some ideas about how well Jake has mastered living his life and acting in movies.
What’s Something Everyone Would Expect You To Be Able To Do That You Can’t Do?
You are going to hear funny and hilarious things when you ask celebrities about what they cannot do. I once heard of an actress who couldn’t fill her gas tank.
So, let’s ask Jake what is something everyone would not believe he is not capable of doing.
Did You Become An Actor Because You Were Passionate About Acting Or Because You Just Wanted To Eat?
I don’t think anyone should be shy of saying they are working for money. But when you put your question this way “Did you become an actor because you were passionate about acting or because you just wanted to eat?” it makes it a bit awkward. His answer is definitely going to be hilarious.
Who Is The Funniest Actor Or Actress You Have Ever Been On Set With? What Is Something They Did or Said That Made You Laugh?
Ready to share in a laugh? Let’s find out who Jake finds funny and something they did or said that still makes him laugh when he thinks about it.
You can take your scope beyond actors and actresses to just about anyone to see what they’d say.
Final Thoughts
Now you wouldn’t lack questions to ask Jake Weber when you finally get to meet him. These questions cut across a range of interesting details about the actor and I am sure you’ll love the answers he’ll provide.
