Jay Lacopo

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Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

7Total Films

5.2 Highest Rated

About Jay Lacopo

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jay Lacopo is an American film actor and screenwriter. He is probably best known for having appeared and written the script for The Third Wheel from 2002, starring Luke Wilson. He wrote the script for I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at Disney (1993) and the animated movie Bartok the Magnificent from 1999. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jay Lacopo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jay Lacopo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jay Lacopo's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jay Lacopo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Third Wheel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jay Lacopo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jay Lacopo's career based on audience ratings.

★5.2

★5.2

The Third Wheel: The clumsy and shy Stanley is a nice fellow, beloved by his colleagues in the office. He has a crush on the gorgeous new

The Third Wheel

2002•Comedy

★5.1

★5.1

Glory Daze: Jack, a soon-to-be graduate, finds he's having a difficult time letting go of the college life -- and decides maybe he d

Glory Daze

1995•Comedy

★4.6

Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) movie poster

★4.6

Speed 2: Cruise Control: A disgruntled former employee hijacks the Seabourn Legend cruise liner. Set on a fixed course, without any means of comm

Speed 2: Cruise Control

1997•Action

★4.0

I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at Disney (1993) movie poster

★4.0

I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at Disney: A first-time feature-film director (who's also the writer and producer) is casting the lead actress. We meet him talking

I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at Disney

1993•Comedy

★3.1

★3.1

The Godson: After the death of his older brother, Guiseppe "the guppy" Calzone becomes head of the Calzone Mob family. His aging fat

The Godson

1998•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jay Lacopo.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	For Worse	Chuck	Flop	Similar →
2002	The Third Wheel	Phil	Flop	Similar →
1998	Marry Me or Die	Jay	Flop	Similar →
1998	The Godson	Studio Executive	Flop	Similar →
1997	Speed 2: Cruise Control	Real Estate Salesman	Flop	Similar →
1995	Glory Daze	The Bus Driver	Flop	Similar →
1993	I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at Disney	The Director	Flop	Similar →

Jay Lacopo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jay Lacopo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Lacopo is "The Third Wheel" with a rating of 5.2/10.

How many movies has Jay Lacopo acted in?

Jay Lacopo has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jay Lacopo?

Other notable films include "Glory Daze", "Speed 2: Cruise Control", and "I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at Disney".