Jess Lapid | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jesus Songco Lapid October 5, 1933 |
| Died | July 13, 1968 (aged 34) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | JLS |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–1968 |
| Spouse | Bella Flake |
| Children | 3 (including Jess Jr.) |
| Relatives | Lito Lapid (nephew) |
Jesus Songco Lapid (October 5, 1933 – July 13, 1968) was a Filipino actor and father of actor, diving instructor, fight director Jess Lapid Jr. He was given a movie screen name Jess Lapid. His older brother is Jose Lapid, father of Lito Lapid.
He was shot dead inside a nightclub in Quezon City on July 13, 1968.