With an unwavering commitment to his craft, Jay has always drawn creatively from his environment especially his native New York. Inspired by his Mother and ardent supporter, she helped him understand the power of his talent and the impact that it would have on the world. Through sports, Jay learned the discipline that has become an invaluable trait and necessary to succeed as an actor. While studying at the Actor's Theatre Workshop under master teacher, Thurman E. Scott, Jay honed his skills and truly started to actualize his full potential. His diverse body of work is evidence of his passion and full commitment to his craft, work ranging from comedies to drama having select appearances in feature films: Liberty Kid, Hermanos, 54:17. He has also had appearances in the blockbuster Law & Order TV series and the Netflix series Bloodline, Clint Eastwood directed feature "The Mule" , AMC's Fear The Walking Dead: Dead In The Water and Curtis "50 cent" Jackson produced hit show "BMF".

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