Jacob Latimore

Jacob Latimore

Latimore (right) with Bahja Rodriguez in 2015
Background information
Birth name Jacob O'Neal Latimore, Jr
Born (1996-08-10) August 10, 1996
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Genres R&B, Pop, Hip hop
Occupation(s) Singer, Actor, Dancer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2005–present
Labels
  • Jacob's Inc. (current)
  • Crown World Entertainment
  • RCA (former)
Associated acts


Jacob O'Neal Latimore, Jr. (born August 10, 1996) is an American singer, actor, and dancer.

Life and career

Latimore was born in Milwaukee, the son of Latitia Taylor and Jacob Latimore, Sr.[1] When he was only five years old he watched the movie The Temptations – an ode to the popular Motown group – and fell in love with music. He spent weeks watching the movie over and over, trying to memorize the songs and learn all the dance moves. Jacob’s father and uncles were also musically talented and encouraged his interest. When he was nine years old he decided to take music more seriously and produced his first song, “Best Friend.” DJs across Milwaukee took to the song, and “Best Friend” received airtime. At the same time, Latimore was performing at events and festivals across the state, trying to make a name for himself.

Someone at Disney heard Latimore's song and decided to add it to Radio Disney’s Incubator program, which features upcoming young musicians. This led to exposure with other talented artists and an appearance on the Maury Povich Show. Jacob released a new single, “Superstar,” which landed a spot on the Billboard R&B and Hip Hop charts. In early 2010, Jacob signed a record deal with Jive Records. He also scored a lead role in the film Vanishing on 7th Street and a part in the upcoming movie The Untitled Pele Movie about the Brazilian soccer player. Jacob partnered with fellow Jive artists Issa and Justin Martin for the song “Camera Phone,” and in October 2010 the three artists filmed the music video. Latimore has said, “I give all credit to God, he gave me this gift, and I am so excited to see what other doors he is going to open for me!”

Latimore has co-starred in several major films, including Black Nativity (2013),[2] as Langston, and Ride Along (2014),[3] as Ramon. He also appeared in the movie The Maze Runner,[4] which was released in theaters September 19, 2014. He also stars in Collateral Beauty (which hits theaters on December 16th, 2016) and Sleight (which hits theaters on April 7th, 2017)

Career

Latimore's first single "Best Friend" was released in 2005. In 2006, "Superstar" was released. In June, 2014, he released his hit song "Heartbreak Heard Around The World" ft. T-Pain. In the beginning of November, he announced that his first debut album, "Connection", would be coming out on December 9th, 2016. Songs like Climb, Remember Me, and. The Real will be on this album.

Influences

Latimore has cited Usher, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, Mario, Brandy, and The Temptations as influences. He also stated on many of his YouTube videos that anyone in the world living their dream inspires him.[5][6]

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Singles

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
2010 Vanishing on 7th Street James Leary
2013 Black Nativity Langston
2014 Ride Along Ramon
2014 The Maze Runner Jeff
2016 Bilal Bilal (teen)
2016 Sleight Bo Wolfe
2016 Collateral Beauty Raffi Post Production
2017 Untitled Detroit project Filming

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2009 One Tree Hill Kid #1 1 episode: "Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun"
2011 So Random! Himself
2011 Reed Between the Lines Jacob 1 episode: "Let's Talk About College Boys"[8]
2012 The Finder Young Trey 1 episode: "Life After Death"
2014 Survivor's Remorse Johnny Miller 1 episode: "How to Build a Brand"

References

External links

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