Aurelian Smith Jr.
Actor
- Born
- May 30, 1955, Gainesville, Texas, USA
- Age
- 71 years old
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Total works
- 148 movies, 28 TV shows
- Latest work
- Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026)
- Genres
- Adventure,Comedy,Drama
Aurelian Smith Jr. is an American actor and professional wrestler, recognized by his ring name Jake "The Snake" Roberts. He gained fame for his performances in the World Wrestling Federation during two periods, first from 1986 to 1992 and again from 1996 to 1997. Roberts has a unique persona, often accompanied by snakes, including a boa constrictor named Damien. His wrestling career included stints in the National Wrestling Alliance and World Championship Wrestling. In addition to wrestling, he appeared in the documentary film Beyond the Mat (1999) and acted in The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019). Roberts is credited with inventing the DDT maneuver.
