Jacob Latimore, a recognizable presence in films such as The Maze Runner (2014) and Black Nativity (2013), was born in 1996 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Coming from a musical background, Jacob Latimore’s father was a member of the gospel group LaMore, and it quickly became clear that young Jacob had inherited his father’s passion. By the time he could walk, Latimore was already showing signs of his future path. At just four years old, he made an unforgettable attempt to join his dad on stage with the group, and by age five, he was intensely studying the singing and choreography from the The Temptations (1998) miniseries, memorizing every detail.
With strong family support, Latimore recorded his first single, “Best Friend,” at the age of nine, and his loved ones began seeking a record deal for him. Eventually, Jacob Latimore signed with Jive Records, all while also exploring opportunities in acting. His early acting credits include Vanishing on 7th Street (2010), but it was his role in Black Nativity (2013) that significantly raised his public profile. That success was followed by a part in the comedy Ride Along (2014), and then his notable performance as Jeff in The Maze Runner (2014).
In 2015, Jacob Latimore expanded his creative reach by releasing his debut album, Connection. The next year saw him starring in the emotional drama Collateral Beauty (2016), and he spent time preparing for a role in the powerful historical film Detroit (2017), continuing to build on his diverse talents in both music and film.
So, when it comes to Jacob Latimore’s career highlights, one film really stands out as his highest rated work—Candy Jar, which came out in 2018. It’s definitely a project that showcased Jacob Latimore’s talent and resonated well with both audiences and critics. On the other hand, looking at the lower end of the spectrum, Jacob Latimore was also part of Collateral Beauty, released back in 2016, which ended up receiving less favorable reviews overall. While Jacob Latimore brought his usual dedication to the role, the film itself didn’t quite hit the same mark. Still, it’s interesting to see how Jacob Latimore has grown through different roles, from Collateral Beauty to the more acclaimed Candy Jar.