Jacob Gibson Biography

Jacob Romero Gibson (July 11, 1996), also known as Jacob Gibson, is a theatre, film, and television actor from Jamaica. He is renowned for his outstanding portrayal of Usopp in the live-action adaptation of “One Piece”.

 

Early years

Jacob Romero Gibson, also known as Jacob Gibson in the artistic world, is an actor hailing from Jamaica who has made a significant mark in the realms of theater, television, and film. His parents are Benny Gibson and Jennifer Paul. Sadly, he lost his mother when he was a child and was entrusted to the care of other relatives.

Jacob graduated in 2014 with a degree in Acting and Scene Analysis from the California Institute of the Arts. Furthermore, he has continued to refine his acting skills through various workshops that encompass areas such as art, diction, vocal training, and body expression. His dedication and effort in his acting education are evident in his growth within the entertainment industry.

 

Career

Jacob Gibson’s career began in 2011, taking his initial steps in the world of theater and participating in various short films. One of the most notable milestones in his journey was his outstanding portrayal of the character Ivan Petrovitch in the acclaimed theatrical production “Uncle Vanya”.

By 2016, he had the fortune of being part of two films, “Perceptions of Superheroes” and “Under Water: Dive Deep”.

In 2018, Jacob Gibson took a significant step in his career by making a special appearance as Atiba Jackson in an episode of the successful television series “The Resident”. The following year, in 2019, he continued to solidify his presence on screen by being a part of two highly popular series: “All Rise” and “Grey’s Anatomy”. But his involvement in television didn’t stop there. From 2019 to 2020, he had the privilege of portraying the character AJ Delajae

in a total of fifteen thrilling episodes of the series “Greenleaf”, which was produced by Oprah Winfrey and Lionsgate.

Furthermore, on August 31, 2023, Jacob Gibson achieved an exciting milestone in his acting career with the premiere of the highly anticipated live-action adaptation based on the successful manga and anime “One Piece”. In this prominent production, Jacob Gibson took on a leading role by embodying Usopp, the skilled slingshot marksman. He shared the screen with Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Arata Mackenyu, Peter Gadiot, Morgan Davies, Jeff Ward, Taz Skylar, among others.

 

 

Personal life

Jacob Gibson’s personal life and relationship status pique the curiosity of numerous followers. However, the actor is known for his discretion, as he prefers to keep his private life private. Therefore, it is unknown whether he is currently in a relationship.

 

Facts about Jacob Gibson

• He is an adventurer who enjoys mountaineering.
• As a child, he was a devoted football enthusiast.
• He knows Tai Chi.
• He enjoys practicing yoga.
• For his role as Usopp in the Netflix series “One Piece”, he had to rehearse his shooting and accuracy.

 

Filmography

Jacob Gibson’s Acting Credits:

Theater

• “Uncle Vanya”.
• “We are Proud to Present a Presentation about the Herero of Namibia”.
• “The Intruder”.
• “L.A. Founding Families”.
• “Life of Bob”.
• “Merchant of Venice”.
• “Road Kill Giant”.
• “Richard III”.
• “The Carolyn Bryant Project”.

 

Film

• “Perceptions of Superheroes” (2016).
• “Under Water: Dive Deep” (2016).
• “The Mosaic” (2018).
• “#Prayfor” (2018).
• “Snake Eyes” (2019).
• “Jealous” (2019).
• “Black Prom” (2021).

 

TV

• “The Resident” (2018).
• “All Rise” (2019).
• “Grey’s Anatomy” (2019).
• “Greenleaf” (2019-2020).
• “One Piece” (2023).