Jon Jacobs, a British-born actor and filmmaker, has made a significant impact in the film industry with his diverse and imaginative body of work. With over two dozen feature films under his belt, Jacobs has garnered numerous accolades and recognition for his unique style.
As a talented indie actor, Jacobs has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects. His first short film, Metropolis Apocalypse, was an official selection at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 1988. He then went on to land his first lead role in the highly praised feature film Welcome Says the Angel (2003),which was selected as Best of the Weekend by Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times. Thomas raved about Jacobs' performance, stating that the characters were "Beautifully played by Jacobs and Hauer."
In addition to his acting work, Jacobs has also made a name for himself as a filmmaker. He played the title role in the Hungarian Film Week Winner Johnny Famous (2000) and directed and starred in the Festival hit Lucinda's Spell (1998). Jacobs' creative endeavors have not been limited to the film industry, as he has also made a significant impact in the world of online gaming. In 2002, he created the iconic "Neverdie" avatar inside the online MMORPG Entropia Universe, which has become one of the most influential avatars in the early Metaverse.
In 2005, Jacobs co-directed and starred as DJ Hound Dog in the Musical Comedy DJ Hound Dog (2003),which featured a lineup of top international DJs. He also co-founded the production company NEVERDIE Studios, which has created Virtual Destinations for pop icons such as Michael Jackson and rock legends like Lemmy Kilmister. The company has also partnered with Universal Studios to create virtual movie adventures for films like Peter Jackson's King Kong and The Thing (2011).
Jon Jacobs' most recent projects have included playing Walt Warshaw in William Wayne's award-winning micro-budget thriller Lost Angelas (2019),for which he won the Outstanding Performance Award at the 2019 Method Fest film festival. He also won the Seymour Cassel Award for Best Actor at the Oldenburg International Film Festival 2023 for his portrayal of Legendary indie film producer Cassian Elwes in Elwes' directorial debut Passenger C (2023).
