Taj Speights has made his parents proud with his fantastic performance in the series The Pitt.
Taj Speights appeared as Jake in the famous medical drama The Pitt in Season 1, Episode “7:00 p.m.”
Highlights
- In the medical drama The Pitt, Jake (Taj) accuses his stepfather, Robby, of failing to save Leah.
- Taj Speights was born to his father, Nick Speights, and his mother, Lisa Speights.
- His sister, Lauryn Speights, is a dancer, web star, and social media sensation who became famous for her appearances in the Nickelodeon series The Fresh Beat Band.
Following a tragic shooting at Pitfest in The Pitt, Jake (Taj) and his girlfriend, Leah, are brought into the emergency department.
While Jake suffers only minor injuries, Leah suffers a severe injury.
This moment becomes a heartbreaking turning point, especially for Robby (Noah Wyle), Jake’s stepfather, who refuses to give up on saving Leah, pushing beyond medical limits.
When Robby informs Jake of Leah’s d*ath, Jake accuses Robby of failing to save Leah.
The accusation becomes a breaking point for Robby, who, overwhelmed by the day’s trauma, collapses in tears after escorting Jake to see Leah’s body.
The Pitt premieres with new episodes every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Taj Speights’s Parents Have Always Supported Him In Achieving His Acting Dreams
Taj Speights, 27, was born on September 2, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, United States, to his father, Nick Speights, and his mother, Lisa Speights, who married on September 14, 1996.
On September 14, 2024, Lisa and Nick celebrated their 28th marriage anniversary. Lisa took to her Instagram handle and shared a glimpse of the celebration and captioned,
28 Years of marriage, 33 years together! Happy anniversary babes! Thank you for being my best bud & my rock. I love you! 9.14.96
Lisa Speights
They have been supporting Taj since his childhood in achieving his acting career.
According to his Facebook handle, his father, Nick, lives in Los Angeles, California, and attended Chatsworth High School.
Nick supports Taj by sharing clips of Taj from The Pitt on his Facebook handle. On March 26, 2025, he shared the clip and wrote,
If you guys don’t already watch the show, at least watch this Thursday to see what happens to Jake @tajspeights The Pitt streaming on MAX this Thursday
Nick Speights
On September 29, 2024, Nick wished Taj a happy National Son’s Day through his official Instagram handle. He wrote,
Happy National Son’s Day to my beautiful son Taj, although he thinks I am his son!
Nick Speights
On the other hand, Taj’s mother, Lisa, was born to her mother, Marta Marrero Robles.
She attended Canoga Park Senior High School and later studied at California State University, Bakersfield, in the Antelope Valley.
Taj Speights Grew Up Along With His Sister, Lauryn Saida Speights
Taj Speights spent his childhood with his sister, Lauryn Speights, 25, born on July 17, 1999.
According to Lauryn’s Facebook handle, she attended Oak Park High School and has worked at Osbrink Talent Agency since 2002.
Lauryn is a dancer, web star, and social media sensation who became famous for her appearances in the Nickelodeon series The Fresh Beat Band and the Disney series Jessie.
She made her acting and dancing debut in the Fresh Beat Band episode.
Lauryn appeared in the short series In the Flow with Affion Crockett. In 2015, she appeared in the documentary, Through the Eyes of Faith.
On September 1, 2019, Lauryn wished Taj a happy 22nd birthday through her official Instagram handle. She wrote,
Happy birthday Taji❤️. You’re the best big brother a girl could ask for. Always my rock and first best friend 👫 this year has taught us a lot and taught us to never let go of each other! Love you forever buddy!
Lauryn Speights
Additional Information
- Taj Speights played Jonah Mays in the ” Good Shepherd ” episode of season fifteen of Grey’s Anatomy.
- His uncle, Jeffrey Speights, married Lynette Speights in 1996. Lynette studied nursing at Norfolk State University.
