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JayThomas
actor, radio talk show host, businessman (1948–2017)

Jay Thomas

Actor#17,093Jul 12, 1948 – Aug 24, 2017 (died age 69)Kermit, Texas, USA
Daily popularity dataMay 13, 2026
Actor Rank
#17,093
Most popular actor
Buzz Score
0.2
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Buzz Score is Television Stats' daily 0-100+ popularity score for people, based on Wikipedia readership and scaled to compare with TV shows and movies. Methodology

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Jay Thomas at a glance

On May 13, 2026, Jay Thomas ranks #17,093 among actors with a Buzz Score of 0.2. Jay Thomas peaked at #14,080 of all time (Nov 29 – Dec 28, 2022). Jay Thomas ranks #10,651 over the past 365 days.

Peak Buzz Score
0.9
#14,080Peak Rank
Nov 29 – Dec 28, 2022
1-Year Buzz Score
0.4
#10,6511-Year Rank
May 14, 2025 – May 13, 2026
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Jay Thomas Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Jay Thomas Top TV Shows
Jay Thomas's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Joe Sherman · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.9
2
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Sy Ferber · 1 ep · 1985 – 1992
2.9
3
Bones
Bones
Lenny Jay · 1 ep · 2005 – 2017
2.4
4
American Dad!
American Dad!
Brett Morris (voice) · 2 ep · 2005 – Present
2.1
5
Jeopardy!
Jeopardy!
Self · 1 ep · 1984 – Present
1.9
6
Cheers
Cheers
Eddie LeBec · 9 ep · 1982 – 1993
1.7
7
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Ian Hoberman · 1 ep · 2004 – 2008
1.1
8
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
1.1
9
Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan
Marty Grossman · 1 ep · 2013 – 2020
0.8
10
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest · 3 ep · 1993 – 2015
0.7
11
Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Jerry Gold · 2 ep · 1988 – 1998
0.6
12
The View
The View
Self · 2 ep · 1997 – Present
0.6
13
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
1999 – 2009
0.5
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Jay Thomas Top Movies
Jay Thomas's movies ranked by Buzz Score
1
C.H.U.D.
C.H.U.D.
Cop in Diner · 1984
1.0
2
Mr. Holland's Opus
Mr. Holland's Opus
Bill Meister · 1995
0.4
3
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Easter Bunny · 2006
0.4
4
Dragonfly
Dragonfly
Hal · 2002
0.3
5
The Santa Clause 2
The Santa Clause 2
Easter Bunny · 2002
0.1
6
Straight Talk
Straight Talk
Zim Zimmerman · 1992
0.1
7
The Big Tease
The Big Tease
Tony Bolero (uncredited) · 1999
0.0
8
A Smile Like Yours
A Smile Like Yours
Steve Harris · 1997
0.0
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