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Bobby Jacoby

Bobby Jacoby

Actor, also producer · Born January 1, 1973 (53) · Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Bobby Jacoby was born in 1973 in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Tremors (1990), Pearl Harbor (2001) and Can't Hardly Wait (1998). He was previously married to Jennifer Schaefer.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 1, 1973 (53)
From
Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
33 on MovieCove · 59 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 8% in 30 days

What are Bobby Jacoby's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Action6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 34th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
25%
Self
20%
Power
16%
Survival
16%
Bonds
15%
Society
5%
Ideas
3%
Survival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 10 · Serious 2 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 4
Trickster
1 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Thrilling
5
Absurd
4
Joyful
2
Hopeful
4
Other
8

How their films linger

Fun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Bobby Jacoby's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 33 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (13).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Bobby Jacoby's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

59 credits, 33 with a MovieCove page.

  • Mythica: The Necromancer(2015)

    as Peregus Mallister

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Mythica: The Darkspore(2015)

    as Peregus Malister

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Mythica: A Quest for Heroes(2014)

    as Peregus Malister

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Friend Request(2013)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Beyond the Wall of Sleep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Jasper

  • Tremors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · as Melvin Plug

  • Tremors 3: Back to Perfection(2001)

    as Melvin Plug

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Pearl Harbor(2001)

    as Sunburnt Sailor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Right Temptation(2000)

    as Travis

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Fear Runs Silent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Harold (as Bobby Jacoby)

  • Undressed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • L.A. Doctors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Jared

  • Can't Hardly Wait(1998)

    as Richie Koolboy

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Dangerous Minds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Early Edition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Raymond 'Ray' Pritchett

  • Sliders(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Siskin

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Adam

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Night of the Demons 2(1994)

    as Perry

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Day My Parents Ran Away(1993)

    as Matt Miller

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Boy Meets World(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Jeff

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • WIOU (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • An Angel at My Table(1990)

    as Ben

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Meet the Applegates(1990)

    as Bobby Jacoby / Johnny Applegate

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Tremors(1990)

    as Melvin Plug

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Dr. Alien (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Bradford Littlejohn

  • Baywatch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II(1989)

    as Tyor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • After School (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Basketball Player #3 (as Robert Jacoby)

  • The Wonder Years(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Eddie Pinetti

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Jake and the Fatman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Spirit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Stevie

  • A Different Affair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kenny Clemens

  • Johnny Appleseed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Little Johnny

  • Wildfire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Iron Eagle(1986)

    as Matthew 'Matt' Masters

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Jack Example

  • Fever Pitch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Gam-a-teen Boy

  • Tall Tales & Legends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Little Johnny

  • The Zoo Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bobby Jacoby

  • Scandal Sheet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Troy

  • Charles in Charge(1984)

    Show 2 episodes · as Peter Curtis

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Eric Marsh

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Who's the Boss?(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Highway to Heaven(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Love Thy Neighbor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Brian Wilson

  • Right of Way(1983)

    as Mrs. Belkin's Son

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Webster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The A-Team(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Boy with Bike

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home!(1983)

    as Robert Peters

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • St. Elsewhere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Stan Morgen Jr.

  • Cagney & Lacey(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • The Gift of Life(1982)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • T.J. Hooker(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Andy Kenter · as Danny

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Crazy Times(1981)

    as Young Bobby

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hill Street Blues(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Promise of Love(1980)

    as Butch

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Knots Landing(1979)

    Show 28 episodes · as Brian Cunningham

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Walking Through the Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Matthew Lee

  • Diff'rent Strokes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 58 titles from 1978 to 2015; peak year 2015.

Biggest box office

Iron Eagle (1986)

$24M worldwide

Highest rated

Tremors (1990)

Midcredits 86th

Film career

19782015

Peak 2015 · their film career is on the way up. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1978Screen debut· Diff'rent Strokes
  • 1986First film· Iron Eagle

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 58: 58 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score42nd

By decade

1970s3 · acting1980s32 · acting1990s14 · acting2000s6 · acting2010s3 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
8691

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Bobby Jacoby's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 36th percentile, the median of all 20; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 33 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 33 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

The Gift of Life (1982)

89th percentile spread · 34% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

An Angel at My Table (1990)

Midcredits 91st · 79% liked

Reviewers score the acting 50/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 29. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Bobby Jacoby's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 46 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles5–46 · median 13 · minimallighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 64 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 55 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Bobby Jacoby work with?

People who share at least 2 of Bobby Jacoby's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jason Faller shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers