Jon Jacobs
ActingAbout Jon Jacobs
Jon Jacobs was born in Derbyshire, England, but was raised in London. His mother Jackie White was Miss United Kingdom in 1961, his father Adrian Jacobs was an infamous 60s financier. He left school at age 10 to study acting full time at drama school. His teenage pals included starlet Charlotte Lewis (The Golden Child (1986)) and New Wave pop star Anabella of Bow Wow Wow. He was expelled from the Famous British stage school Sylvia Youngs in 1981. In 1986 he started making his own films to act in with Salette followed by Metropolis Apocalypse and Moonlight Resurrection 1987. Metropolis Apocalypse was an official selection at the Cannes film Festival in 1988. He moved to LA in 1991 and has been prolific in the indie underground.
Jon Jacobs Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jon Jacobs reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jon Jacobs's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Jon Jacobs's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mic And The Claw, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jon Jacobs Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jon Jacobs's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jon Jacobs has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Mummy | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Unruly Passenger | Cassian Elwes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Madame Max | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Roam | Wallace Thorne | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lost Angelas | Walt Warshaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Fare | Frail Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Gliksmans | Barry Gilksman / Bingo Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Medusa | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Phoenix Point | Jack Ladd | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dogstar | Dogstar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Surrender | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | DJ Hound Dog | DJ Hound Dog (as John London) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Welcome Says the Angel | Joshua | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Prometheus Bound | Deacon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Girl with a Tail | He | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mic And The Claw | Claw | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lucinda's Spell | Jason (First Horn) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Girl with the Hungry Eyes | Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sleepwalker | Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Metropolis Apocalypse | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Baltimore Bullet | The Baron | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mr. Horn | Deputy in Jail | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Commitment | Bill North | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Truck Turner | Dave | Hit | Similar → |
Jon Jacobs - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jon Jacobs?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jon Jacobs is "Mic And The Claw" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jon Jacobs acted in?
Jon Jacobs has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jon Jacobs?
Other notable films include "The Commitment", "Girl with a Tail", and "Dogstar".