Jay Thomas

Biography

Career Overview

Jay Thomas has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Santa Clause with 2 titles. Signature works include Encino Woman, Talker, Dirty Laundry. 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

66

Birth Date

1948-07-12 00:00:00

Birth Place

Kermit, Texas, USA

Known For

• 

  Encino Woman
• Talker
• 

  Dirty Laundry
• 

  Mr. Holland's Opus
• The Spirit of '76
• 

  Dragonfly

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• The Santa Clause (2 titles)
• C.H.U.D. Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Corey Parker (1 collaborations)
• Katherine Kousi (1 collaborations)
• Rick Overton (1 collaborations)
• John Kassir (1 collaborations)
• Annabelle Gurwitch (1 collaborations)
• Chris Hogan (1 collaborations)
• Joel Murray (1 collaborations)
• Elisa Donovan (1 collaborations)
• Clarence Williams III (1 collaborations)
• Bobcat Goldthwait (1 collaborations)

Credits

• crew (1 credits)

  • Ghosts and the Afterlife

    in memory of

    crew
    2021

• actors (64 credits)

  • Ghosts and the Afterlife

    Self - Emmy Award Winning Actor & Comedian

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Trials of Cate McCall

    Loncraine

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Ray Donovan

    - Road Trip (2013) ... Marty Grossman actor actors
    2013
  • Horrorween

    Two Headed Monster

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Talker

    JJ Justice

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • National Lampoon's Snatched

    Roger Byamm

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Sex Tax: Based on a True Story

    Charles Taylor

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Shake It Up

    - Copy Kat It Up (2012) ... Dan Gold actor actors
    2010
  • The Pool Boys

    Martin 'Marty' Sperling

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Spirit of '76

    Benjamin Franklin

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Labor Pains

    Garth

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

    Easter Bunny

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Bones

    - The Promise in the Palace (2015) ... Lenny Jay actor actors
    2005
  • American Dad!

    - 100 A.D. (1) (2010) ... Brett Morris (voice) actor actors

    - Dope & Faith (2007) ... Brett Morris (voice) actor actors
    2005
  • Teacher's Pet

    Barry Anger (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Happy Trails (2008) ... Ian Hoberman actor actors
    2004
  • Cold Case

    - One Fall (2010) ... Lance Katrola (2010) actor actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Jay Thomas, Ivanka Trump, Blake Lewis (2008) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • The Santa Clause 2

    Easter Bunny

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Dragonfly

    Hal

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Monday Night Mayhem

    Pete Rozelle

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Ultimate Jordan

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • A Letter from My Father

    Tom

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • An American Daughter

    Timber Tucker

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Big Tease

    Tony Bolero (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Stranger in My House

    Ray Young

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Last Chance

    Artie

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Vulnerable (2002) ... Joe Sherman actor actors
    1999
  • Dirty Laundry

    Joey Greene

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • My Date with the President's Daughter

    Charles Fletcher

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Monkey Business

    Tedesco (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Adventures of Ragtime

    Lester Waylin

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Wild Thornberrys

    - Tamper-Proof Seal (1999) ... Bull Seal (voice) actor actors
    1998
  • Hercules

    - Hercules and the Drama Festival (1998) ... Ares (voice) actor actors

    - Hercules and the Underworld Takeover (1998) ... Ares (voice) actor actors

    - Hercules and the Owl of Athens (1998) ... Ares (voice) actor actors

    - Hercules and the Pool Party (1998) ... Ares (voice) actor actors

    - Hercules and the Assassin (1998) ... Ares (voice) actor actors
    1998
  • A Smile Like Yours

    Steve Harris

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Desert's Edge

    Hewitt

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Killing Mr. Griffin

    Mr. Griffin

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - Locklear/ Noth (2005) ... Self actor actors

    - June 2, 2003 (2003) ... Self actor actors
    1997
  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    - Mr. Hollands Opus (1999) ... actor actors
    1997
  • Encino Woman

    Marvin Reckler

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • A Husband, a Wife and a Lover

    Eric McKeever

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Mr. Holland's Opus

    Bill Meister

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Duckman

    - The Road to Dendron (1996) ... Achmed Abjeer (voice) actor actors
    1994
  • Late Show with David Letterman

    - Jay Thomas, Josh Brolin, Darlene Love (2014) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Amanda Peet, Jay Thomas,Darlene Love (2010) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Alec Baldwin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love (2009) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1993
  • Intimate Portrait

    - Park Overall () ... Self actor actors
    1993
  • Straight Talk

    Zim Zimmerman

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Goof Troop

    - A Goof of the People (1992) ... Mr. Sludge (voice) actor actors
    1992
  • Batman: The Animated Series

    - The Forgotten (1992) ... Guard 1 (voice) actor actors
    1992
  • Little Vegas

    Bobby

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Miracle Landing

    Ed Meyer, Maui Tower Supervisor

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Michael Jordan: Come Fly with Me

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Justin Case

    Delivery Man

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Murphy Brown

    - Heart of Gold (1990) ... Jerry Gold actor actors

    - Whose Garbage is it Anyway? (1989) ... Jerry Gold actor actors
    1988
  • Freddy's Nightmares

    - Dream Come True (1989) ... Stan Brooks actor actors
    1988
  • The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party

    Announcer

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Gig

    Rick Valentine

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Golden Girls

    - High Anxiety (1989) ... Sy Ferber actor actors
    1985
  • C.H.U.D.

    Cop in Diner

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Jeopardy!

    - Show #2114 (1993) ... Self actor actors
    1984
  • Cheers

    - Call Me Irresponsible (1989) ... Eddie LeBec actor actors

    - Those Lips, Those Ice (1988) ... Eddie LeBec actor actors

    - Slumber Party Massacred (1988) ... Eddie LeBec actor actors

    - Airport V (1988) ... Eddie LeBec actor actors

    - Little Carla, Happy at Last (2) (1987) ... Eddie LeBec actor actors
    1982
  • Family Ties

    - Super Mom (1987) ... Jerry DiNello actor actors
    1982
  • Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Mork & Mindy

    - Reflections and Regrets (1981) ... Remo DaVinci actor actors

    - Mindy and Mork (1981) ... Remo DaVinci actor actors

    - I Heard It Through the Morkvine (1981) ... Remo DaVinci actor actors

    - Old Muggable Mork (1981) ... Remo DaVinci actor actors

    - Mork and the Family Reunion (1981) ... Remo DaVinci actor actors
    1978
  • The Love Boat

    - April the Ninny/The Loan Arranger/First Voyage, Last Voyage (1981) ... Paul Harris actor actors
    1977

• writing (1 credits)

  • Talker

    writer

    writing
    2011