Jay Jacobus

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

10Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jay Jacobus reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jay Jacobus's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jay Jacobus remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Patch Adams, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jay Jacobus Movies Ranked

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

★7.3

★7.3

Patch Adams: The true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and was willing to d

Patch Adams

1998•Comedy

★7.1

★7.1

Magnum Force: "Dirty" Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector on the trail of a group of rogue cops who have taken justice

Magnum Force

1973•Drama

★6.7

Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988) movie poster

★6.7

Tucker: The Man and His Dream: Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision wi

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

1988•Drama

★6.5

The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004) movie poster

★6.5

The Assassination of Richard Nixon: It’s 1974 and Sam Bicke has lost everything. His wife leaves him with his three kids, his boss fires him, his brother tu

The Assassination of Richard Nixon

2004•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Copycat: An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial kil

Copycat

1995•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2004	The Assassination of Richard Nixon	Customer #6	Hit	Similar →
1998	Patch Adams	Jack Walton	Hit	Similar →
1995	Copycat	Judge	Hit	Similar →
1995	Jade	Justin Henderson	Average	Similar →
1994	Golden Gate	Judge	Flop	Similar →
1991	Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love	George	Flop	Similar →
1988	Tucker: The Man and His Dream	Head Engineer	Hit	Similar →
1979	More American Graffiti	Congressman	Flop	Similar →
1973	Magnum Force	Airline Executive	Hit	Similar →
1963	A Gathering of Eagles	-	Average	Similar →

Jay Jacobus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jay Jacobus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Jacobus is "Patch Adams" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Jay Jacobus acted in?

Jay Jacobus has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jay Jacobus?

Other notable films include "Magnum Force", "Tucker: The Man and His Dream", and "The Assassination of Richard Nixon".