Gracing television screens as youngest wiz kid Max Russo on the Disney fave Wizards of Waverly Place, Jake T. Austin is celebrating his 15th birthday today. Happy birthday, Jake!

Fun Facts About Jake:
-He wants to get behind the camera! Besides acting, one of Jake's future career goals is directing.
-The Wizards actor was born Jake Toranzo-Szymanski -- his middle initial "T" actually stands for his last name!
-Hi-ya! Jake has a black belt in karate!

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