Jay Ellis

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Characters played by Jay Ellis

Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch — Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Confident pilot and team leader among the Top Gun graduates.

Jason Walker — Escape Room (2019)

Arrogant stockbroker trapped in the first game, learns humility too late.

Sleepy Floyd — Freaky Tales (2025)

Sleepy Floyd is a Golden State Warriors player whose record-setting game unfolds while his home is attacked and his girlfriend is murdered by a Nazi gang. Guided by information from the punks, he identifies the perpetrators and takes supernatural revenge, ultimately destroying The Guy with mind powers and warning Nazis during a meditation advertisement.

Sean — Somebody I Used to Know (2023)

Sean is Ally's former boyfriend, whom she encounters again after returning home. Although he is preparing to marry Cassidy, his renewed intimacy with Ally exposes unresolved feelings and creates tension. He initially supports Cassidy's plan to settle down, but eventually realizes that he is suppressing her ambitions and apologizes before their wedding.

James Avedon — November Rule (2015)

James Avedon becomes Leah's new partner after Steve breaks up with her. Steve resents him and claims that James is manipulating Leah, but Leah rejects Steve's accusation and says she is happy with James. James's fame and commercial appeal could also benefit Steve and Kareem's sneaker shop.

Career Overview

Jay Ellis has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Top Gun with 1 titles. Signature works include Top Gun: Maverick, Escape Room, The Game. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
41
Birth Date
1981-12-27
Birth Place
Sumter, South Carolina, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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