[2] He also appeared in two episodes of the second season of Beverly Hills, 90210[3] and the pilot of Models Inc.[4] Jake Hanson lived in Ellensburg, Washington before he moved to the Melrose Place apartment complex in Los Angeles.

The two men met up at the construction site where Jess worked and they fought physically, with the result being that they both fell off the building.

Jake had numerous relationships with Melrose Place residents, including most of the female regulars (Sandy, Jo, Amanda, Sydney, Jane, Alison).

His bike shop ended up burning down, and later he bought Shooters, which remained as the Melrose gang's hangout.

It was revealed during Melrose Place's first season that he had a romantic history with the feisty Sandy Harling, with the two ultimately deciding that they were better off as friends.

He became a love interest for Kelly Taylor, and the two appeared in both Beverly Hills, 90210 and Melrose Place in hopes of linking the two shows together.

After selling Shooters, Jake left the series in the fifth season following a reunion with his ex-girlfriend, Colleen, moving away to live with her and their son.