Jacob Steven Biography
Jacob Steven is a Tanzanian actor, director, and producer. He is the owner and CEO of Jerusalem a film production company.
Jacob Steven Wife/Children
In 1779, Jacob married Pamela Farrand, they were the parents of:
- Laura L. (1780–1826)
- Harriet Pamela (1781–1857), the wife of Samuel W. Fitch
- Richard Henry (1784–1791)
- Maria (1791–1821), the wife of Army Surgeon Walter V. Wheaton
- Frances (1794–1797)
- Daniel Farrand (1802–1802)
Daniel Farrand, who also served on the Vermont Supreme Court, was Jacob’s brother-in-law.
Jacob Steven Education Background
In 1984 Steven finished his primary education at Forodhani primary school. He later attended Popatlal in Tanga for his secondary education until 1988. Steven later joined form five and six where he studied business and economics.
He attended Dartmouth College, graduated from Yale University in 1778, and then relocated to Vermont. Jacob first attracted public notice in August 1778. When he read a poem he had composed at a ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of the Battle of Bennington.
Jacob Steven Career
In 1997 his friend, Single Mtambalike ‘Richie Richie’ urged him to join him in a group which was known as ‘Four For You’ which was composed of Richie, Anna Constantine `Waridi’, Allen Raymond `Bishanga’ and Aisha. He used to attended group practice through not fully and sometimes he would sneak out.
Jacob Steven Photo
In 1998 he officially joined the group as a way of pleasing his friend Richie. In 1999 the group released their first play ‘Kuvuja kwa mitihani’. They added new members in the group
Suzane Lewis `Natasha’ and her daughter Yvonne Cherie `Monalisa’. George Otieno `Tyson’joined the group later. The group was renamed to Nyota Ensemble. In 2002 the group split into two and the second group was called Nyota Academia which composed of Monalisa, Natasha, Tyson.
Nyota Ensemble enrolled other actors like Vicent Kigosi `Ray’, Ben Kinyaiya. They did a play together ‘Suzi’ and later did one more play together and the group broke up. In 2003 he made his movie debut in `Masaa 24’.
In 2005 Jacob Steven established his company ‘Jerusalem’ a film production company. His first produced movie was `Kanisa la Leo’.
Jacob Steven Legacy
Jacob’s Windsor home, called the Stephen Jacob House, is owned by Historic Windsor, Inc./Preservation Education Institute. It has been the subject of preservation efforts since 2008.
Jacob Steven Movies
- Hukumu ya Ndoa Yangu
- Danija
- Shikamoo Mzee
- Zawadi Yangu
- Innocent Case
- Kijogoo
- Fikra Zangu
- Well Done My Son
- Ukurasa Mpya
- Swahiba
- Kwa Heshima Ya Penzi
- Nakwenda Kwa Mwanangu
- My Fiance
- Vita Baridi
- Gentlemen
- I Think I hate My Wife
- Dereva Taxi
- Zawadi ya Birthday
- My Life
- DNA
- Dj Ben
- Nipende Monalisa
- Brothers
- You Me and Him
- Signature
- Senior Bachelor
- Mafisadi wa Mapenzi
- The Lost Adam
- Lerato
- Copy
- The Perfect Man
- Eagle Eyes
- 14 Days
- Pigo
- Suprise
- Regina
- Born Again
- Hazina ya Marehemu
- Fair Decision
- Sound of Death
- Wakti
- The Stranger
- Peace of Mind
- Illegal Sisters
- Shakira
- Divorce
- Mahabuba
- Miracle Love
- Hard Love Moro
- Tanzanite
Jacob Steven Awards
- 2008: Best Male Actor.