- Date of Birth: 28 December, 1913
- Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Biography: Louis Harold "Lou" Jacobi (born December 28, 1913) is a Canadian character actor. Jacobi was born in Toronto, Ontario to Jewish parents Fay and Joseph Jacobi. Slightly overweight and sporting a moustache, he appeared in several films and television commercials, particularly in the 1970s. Notable film roles include: Mr. Van... Read more
Filmography
- I.Q. (1994)
- I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992)
- Deep Dish TV (1992)
- Avalon (1990)
- Roseland (1990)
- Tales from the Hollywood Hills: The Old Reliable (1988)
- If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium (1987)
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
- The Boss' Wife (1986)
- Melba (1986)
- Joanna (1985)
- Isaac Littlefeathers (1984)
News
Lou Jacobi obituary
guardian.co.uk –
2009-11-15
Portly, balding, twinkly-eyed and sporting a moustache, Lou Jacobi, who has died aged 95, believed that he "had the look of everybody's favourite Uncle Max". ... Full Article
RIP: Lou Jacobi
cinematical.com –
2009-10-28
On October 23, actor Lou Jacobi passed away in his Manhattan home at the age of 95. Born in Toronto, Jacobi began acting as a boy, but really kicked off his career in the '50s, playing Captain Noakes in Is... ... Full Article
Actor Lou Jacobi Dies at 95
popeater.com –
2009-10-26
'The Diary of Anne Frank,' has died. He was 95. The Canadian-born actor died Friday at his home in Manhattan. A social worker who had been overseeing his care confirmed the actor's passing. ... Full Article
London Free Press
lfpress.com –
2009-10-26
Composer battling cancer LONDON -- A spokesperson for Andrew Lloyd Webber says the composer has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. A statement issued yesterday said "the condition is in its very early stages. ... Full Article
In Memory: Lou Jacobi (1913-2009)
suntimes.com –
2009-10-25
"These two newlyweds are driving down to Florida on their honeymoon," Lou Jacobi was telling me. "The guy puts his hand on his wife's leg. ... Full Article
NEW YORK-Lou Jacobi, the mustachioed, scene-stealing Toronto-born actor and comedian who made a career of playing comic ethnic characters but was lauded for dramatic roles as well, died Friday at his Manhattan home. ... Full Article