For the majority of his life, Jacob Scipio has been involved in the entertainment world as a British writer and actor. However, it was not until his standout performance in the film Bad Boys for Life that he gained widespread recognition and became a household name.
Jacob Scipio Bio Summary
Full name: Jacob Muntaz Scipio
Date of birth: January 10, 1993
Place of birth: Islington, London, United Kingdom
Age: 31 years (as of 2024)
Nationality: British
Height: 5 feet 11 inches
Weight: 77 kg
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Black
Profession: Actor and writer
Early Life & Education
Jacob Scipio was born in the Islington Borough of London, United Kingdom on January 10, 1993. He has a mixed ethnicity and holds citizenship in England, with his mother’s side of the family having British ancestry.
Jacob, whose father is from Guyana, takes pleasure in his Guyanese heritage. He spent his formative years in London and received his education there. His schooling began at St. Michaels Primary School, a Church of England institution located in Highgate, London.
Following that, he gained admission to Fortismere School located in Muswell Hill for his high school education. Later, he joined the University of Essex and completed a Bachelor of Arts program in Film and Literature.
Jacob’s life was heavily influenced by acting during his formative years. He secured his debut role at the tender age of nine months and developed a deep love for the craft, which he pursued throughout his academic pursuits. He frequently appeared in numerous films, television series, and stage productions when he was not attending school.
Career
At the age of eight, Jacob Scipio made a comeback to acting following his first appearance, this time on stage. He landed the role of Prince Chulalongkorn in the 2001 production of The King and I, a beloved Rogers and Hammerstein classic.
The play was performed at Landon Palladium and he shared the stage with renowned British musical theatre actress Ellen Jill Paige.
In 2002, Scipio was in the short-lived TV show White Teeth. The show was based on Zadie Smith’s first book of the same name and aired on Channel 4. In the series, he took on the roles of twin brothers Magid and Millat.
As he continued his studies, Jacob Scipio also took on roles in multiple films, television shows, and theatrical productions. One of his appearances was in 2006 on an episode of BBC’s medical drama/soap Holby City, titled “Quality Time,” where he played the character Kris Slattery.
In 2007, he secured a role in Disney‘s As the Bell Ring, portraying the character of Bip during the show’s second season. Additionally, Jacob Scipio was also cast in the CBeebies show Kerwhizz and the 2010 holiday movie Aladin.
Jacob Scipio’s career took off in 2012 with his role in Undefeated, a short film that was part of the HIV awareness campaign Life in My Shoes. The film premiered at the 2012 Canes Film Festival and was also made available on YouTube. Following this success, Scipio began securing more prominent roles.
In 2013, he landed the role of Tyler Blaine in the second season of Some Girls, a popular comedy show on BBC Three. In 2015, he took on the role of Lewis in CBBC’s Dixie. He also made a brief appearance in an episode of Dani’s Castle around this time.
Although he had an impressive acting background, Scipio remained underappreciated as a star. Nevertheless, in 2020, he was given a role in the movie Bad Boys for Life, appearing alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, which finally brought him worldwide acclaim.
He portrayed Armando Aretas, the primary villain, in the film. Following his role in Bad Boys for Life, Scipio’s professional path shifted.
Jacob Scipio landed a role on Netflix’s upcoming series, Pieces of Her, scheduled for release in 2021. He also has three other upcoming projects in the works – Without Remorse, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Waldo, and Last Looks.
Personal Life
Jacob Scipio‘s marital status is unknown, but it is assumed that he is single. He is not open about his romantic life, but it is rumored that he is currently dating British singer Liv Lovelle.
In 2019, he shared a photo of himself and Lovelle on his Instagram but has not publicly discussed their relationship since then. Lovelle, on the other hand, has a few pictures of them together on her own Instagram.
Net Worth
Jacob Scipio’s estimated net worth is around $4 million. He has accumulated this wealth through his roles in various films and through his voice work in advertisements for well-known companies like Snickers, Toyota, and Coca-Cola. Additionally, he established CPO Productions in 2016, which has produced many of his own written projects.
