Jacob Latimore BIO TV & FILM MEDIA

Jacob Latimore is an acclaimed actor and recording artist whose work has earned recognition from Forbes, Variety, The Los Angeles Times, The Wrap, and Indiewire ecognized him as one of the Best American Actors Under 30.

Latimore recently completed the eighth and final season of Showtime’s hit drama series The Chi, created and executive produced by Lena Waithe, where he starred as fan-favorite Emmett Washington.

His film credits include Black Nativity, Ride Along, The Maze Runner, Sleight, Collateral Beauty, Detroit, Candy Jar, The Last Summer, Like a Boss, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Gully, and House Party. Throughout his career, he has worked alongside acclaimed talents including Will Smith, Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Kevin Hart, Ice Cube, Helen Mirren, and Tiffany Haddish.

In addition to his success on screen, Latimore is an established R&B recording artist with more than 100 million streams across his catalog. His highly anticipated album, JL, generated significant buzz among fans and media alike, showcasing his artistic growth, vulnerability, and evolution as an independent artist. The project further solidified his place among the new generation of R&B talent and was supported by strong fan engagement and critical praise. His album C3 debuted at No. 1 on Apple Music’s R&B chart.

A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Latimore currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where he continues to expand his career across entertainment, business, and real estate investment.