Growing up in Washington State, Jacob began to showcase his talent in leading roles of stage productions of "Guys and Dolls," Grease," "Wizard of Oz," and "Our Town."

Emmy winner Jacob Young is no stranger to daytime television. Jacob portrayed portrayed Rick Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful" for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Younger Lead Actor. He worked on General Hospital as Lucky Spencer, and earned a Daytime Emmy in 2002.

In his spare time, Jacob can be found doing just about anything athletic, from skateboarding to surfing, and also pursues another passion-singing.

On November 25, 2008, Jacob and his wife Christen had their first child, a boy they named Luke Wayne Young.

The Bold and the Beautiful - Rick Forrester (September 26, 2011 - present)
All My Children - JR Chandler (2003 to 2011)
General Hospital - Lucky Spencer (2000 to 2003)
MAD-TV - Himself/Lucky Spencer (2000)
The Bold and the Beautiful - Eric Forrester, Jr. (1997 - 1999)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2015)
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Younger Actor (2002)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2005)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2002)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (1999)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2006)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2004, 2005)