Jason Tobias is a multifaceted individual who has worn many hats throughout his career, including that of an actor, writer, and director. Growing up between the Bay Area and the East Coast during the late 1980s and 1990s, he was exposed to a diverse range of influences that would shape his artistic perspective.
As a child, Tobias was enamored with storytelling and was heavily influenced by classic literature, comics, cartoons, video games, summer blockbusters, and family-friendly entertainment. This eclectic mix of influences would later inform his creative work.
In 2009, Tobias made the move to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career, which has since seen him accumulate credits on numerous popular television shows and films. His credits include appearances on "Better Things" (FX),"Dead to Me" (Netflix),"Justified" (FX),"The Fosters" (ABC Family),"Nashville" (CMT),and independent feature films such as "Downrange" (Ryuhei Kitamura) and "Can't Have You" (Mark A. Altman).
In 2016, Tobias made his debut as a writer, producer, and star in the award-winning short film "Star Wars: Generations," which he co-created with Disney/Lucasfilm and premiered at Star Wars Celebration in London.
In 2017, Tobias co-founded the production company Action Figure Entertainment with his long-time friend and collaborator Lucas Solomon. Alongside partner Blair Pennington, they develop, produce, and deliver high-concept, scripted series and feature films.
In 2021, Action Figure Entertainment released its first feature film, "F.E.A.R.," which Tobias co-directed, wrote, produced, and starred in alongside Geoff Reisner.
