Fr. Jake Martin, S.J.

Jake Martin is an assistant  clinical professor of Film and Television Studies at LMU.

He is a native of Chicago, Il. Jake received his undergraduate degree in Theatre from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Before entering the Jesuits, Jake did improv and sketch comedy, performing at numerous venues throughout Chicago. After entering the Society of Jesus, Jake continued to do improv and stand-up comedy at venues in New York and the Bay Area. His solo show, "Learning to Pray in Front of the Television" was an official selection in the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His book, What's so Funny About Faith: A Memoir at the Intersection of Hilarious and Holy was published by Loyola Press in 2012. Jake received his Ph.D. in Film Studies from Trinity College, Dublin in 2023. His writing has appeared in numerous publications and he is a regular contributor to America Magazine.