Jacob Jupe is a British child actor who gained prominence for his portrayal of Shakespeare’s son in Hamnet, the 2025 period drama film based on the life of William Shakespeare and his wife, Anna Hathaway, following their struggle after the loss of their 11-year-old son.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Jacob Jupe
- Stage Name: Jacob Jupe
- Born: July 1, 2013
- Age: 13 Years old
- Birthplace: London, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: N/A
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Chris Jupe, Katy Cavanagh
- Siblings: Noah Jupe,Jemima Jupe
- Spouse: Not Married
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $200,000
Early Life and Education
Jacobi Jupe was born on July 1, 2013, in London, England. He was raised in a family with a creative background. His father, Chris Jupe, is a filmmaker, while his mother, Katy Cavanagh, is a renowned actress known for her work in TV and movies.
He is the youngest of three siblings, while his brother, Noah Jupe, is also an actor who appeared alongside Jacobi in Hamnet, where he had a supporting role.
No verified information about his educational background at the moment, but he is known to have been trained in Hurst Children’s Theatre Group to improve his acting skills.
Career
Jacobi Jupe began his acting career at an early age, developing an interest in acting at three after visiting his brother, Noah, on a set in 2017, which inspired his journey in the Industry.
He made his acting debut in 2020, when he was cast in the short film Fridge, directed by his parents. At 7, he appeared in the Disney adventure film Peter Pan & Wendy as Michael Darling, playing a supporting role alongside stars Yara Shahidi and Jim Gafidan.
After his appearance in Peter Pan & Wendy, he made his television debut in a recurring role as Cyrus in the third season of the Historical drama Britannia, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
In January 2024, Jocobi portrayed Noah in the Apple TV psychological miniseries Before, in which he played the main role across the 10 episodes.
Jacobi Jupe had his breakthrough performance as the titular lead in the 2025 historical drama film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, about William Shakespeare and his wife, Anna Hathaway, as they navigate the struggles of losing their son, Hamnet.
He was praised by critics for his performance, and he won the Astra Film Award for Best Young Performer for his role in Hamnet, among other Nominations.
Social Media
- Instagram: @JacobiJupe
filmography
- Fridge
- Peter Pan & Wendy
- Britannia
- Before
- Hamnet
Personal Life
The young, talented actor lives under the care of his parents, Chris and Katy, who have always been supportive of his acting career, alongside his brother, Noah Jupe, who is also an actor.
He is currently focused on his education and on advancing his career, seeking more meaningful roles in the industry as he comes of age.
Net Worth
Jacobi Jupe has an estimated net worth of $200,000. His earnings come from his roles in film and television.