Who Is The New 'Jake From State Farm' Actor? In 2020, State Farm revived the popular “State of Unrest” campaign, but with an updated twist. The role of Jake was re-cast by professional actor Kevin Mimms.

When did they change the Jake from State Farm guy?

Back in early 2020, just before the coronavirus turned everything upside down, State Farm was making a radical change. The original Jake from State Farm was being replaced by actor Kevin Miles.

Who plays Jake from State Farm now?

“I really just wanted to make a character that was something that felt like I was a guy helping out,” says Kevin Miles, the 30-year-old actor who has been playing the popular advertising figure since last year, during a recent interview.