Jay O. Sanders

PersonBorn Apr 16, 1953 (age 73)Austin, Texas, USA

American actor (born 1953)

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Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders is an American actor and playwright known for his work in film, theatre, and television. Born on April 16, 1953, in Austin, Texas, Sanders attended the acting conservatory at SUNY Purchase. He made his off-Broadway debut in 1976 and gained recognition for his performance in the first New York production of Sam Shepard's 'Buried Child' in 1978. Sanders has had a prolific career in film and television, with notable roles in 'The Day After Tomorrow' (2004), 'Green Lantern' (2011), and the Alex Cross films with Morgan Freeman. He has appeared in other films such as 'Glory' (1989), 'JFK' (1991), and 'Angels in the Outfield' (1994).

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Jay O. Sanders ranks #12,667 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.4. Jay O. Sanders peaked at #13,235 of all time (Sep 15 - Oct 14, 2024). Jay O. Sanders ranks #8,606 over the past 365 days.

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Person of Interest

Person of Interest

Special Counsel · 9 ep · 2011 – 2016

True Detective

Billy Lee Tuttle · 2 ep · 2014 – Present

Law & Order

Nick Taska / Bill Fallon · 1 ep · 1990 – Present

Law & Order

Defense Attorney Alan Fenwick · 1 ep · 1990 – Present

Blue Bloods

Jimmy Reagan · 1 ep · 2010 – 2024

The Good Wife

Judge Hal Ferris · 2 ep · 2009 – 2016

Chicago Med

Cray · 1 ep · 2015 – Present

Roseanne

Ziggy · 2 ep · 1988 – 2018

Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure

Dr. John Summer · 1 ep · 1990 – 1995

Blindspot

Bill Weller · 10 ep · 2015 – 2020

Damages

Calder Security Executive · 1 ep · 2007 – 2012

Sneaky Pete

Sam · 15 ep · 2015 – 2019

NOVA

Self - Narrator (voice) · 39 ep · 1974 – Present

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JFK

Lou Ivon · 1991

Glory

Gen. George Crockett Strong · 1989

The Day After Tomorrow

The Day After Tomorrow

Frank Harris · 2004

Revolutionary Road

Revolutionary Road

Bart Pollock · 2008

Remain

Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness

Whitehouse · 2010

Along Came a Spider

Along Came a Spider

Kyle Craig · 2001

Kiss the Girls

FBI Agent Kyle Craig · 1997

Green Lantern

Carl Ferris · 2011

Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

Ranch Wilder · 1994

Daylight

Steven Crighton · 1996

Music of the Heart

Music of the Heart

Dan Paxton · 1999

Half Nelson

Russ Dunne · 2006

His Three Daughters

His Three Daughters

Vincent · 2024

Kiss of Death

Federal Agent · 1995

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Cadillac Records

Cadillac Records

Mr. Feder · 2008

For Richer or Poorer

For Richer or Poorer

Samuel Yoder · 1997

The Big Green

Jay Huffer · 1995

Mr. Destiny

Jackie Earle · 1990

The Odd Couple II

The Odd Couple II

When You Finish Saving the World

When You Finish Saving the World

The Prince of Pennsylvania

The Prince of Pennsylvania

Trooper Joe · 1988

Defenseless

Bull Dozer · 1991

Hanky Panky

My Boyfriend's Back

My Boyfriend's Back

Sheriff McCloud · 1993

Tumbleweeds

Dan Miller · 1999

V.I. Warshawski

V.I. Warshawski

Murray Ryerson · 1991

The Matchmaker

Senator John McGlory · 1997

I Hate Valentine's Day

I Hate Valentine's Day

Tim the Delivery Guy · 2009

Eddie Macon's Run

Eddie Macon's Run

Rudy Potts · 1983

Meeting Venus

Stephen Taylor · 1991

The Last Brickmaker in America

The Last Brickmaker in America

Mike Potter · 2001

Hostages

Terry Anderson · 1992

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Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders is an American actor and playwright known for his work in film, theatre, and television. Born on April 16, 1953, in Austin, Texas, Sanders attended the acting conservatory at SUNY Purchase. He made his off-Broadway debut in 1976 and gained recognition for his performance in the first New York production of Sam Shepard's 'Buried Child' in 1978. Sanders has had a prolific career in film and television, with notable roles in 'The Day After Tomorrow' (2004), 'Green Lantern' (2011), and the Alex Cross films with Morgan Freeman. He has appeared in other films such as 'Glory' (1989), 'JFK' (1991), and 'Angels in the Outfield' (1994).

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