Michael Schoeffling is an American actor and former model, best known for his role as Jake Ryan in the popular 1984 film Sixteen Candles. Born on March 10, 1960, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he gained fame during the 1980s for his charming performances in teen films. After a successful acting career, Schoeffling chose to step away from Hollywood in the early 1990s. He shifted his focus to woodworking and opened a custom furniture business in Pennsylvania, where he has found fulfillment away from the spotlight.