Devery Jacobs

Biography

Devery Jacobs, born on 8 August 1993 in Kahnawa:ke Mohawk Territory, Quebec, is a Canadian actor and filmmaker. She gained recognition for her leading role in the film Rhymes for Young Ghouls (2013), which earned her a nomination for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. Jacobs is well-known for her performances in various television series, including Taika Waititi's FX series Reservation Dogs (2021-present), Amazon Prime Video/STARZ's American Gods (2019-2020), Netflix's The Order (2019-2020), and CTV's Cardinal (2018). Additionally, she appeared in the Amazon Prime thriller The Lie (2020). Jacobs continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, contributing to projects that highlight Indigenous narratives. She is currently in a relationship.