J. Jay Saunders

J. Jay Saunders

Deceased · Born: Feb 7, 1941 · Died: Jan 5, 2016

Personal Details

BornFeb 7, 1941 Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Biography

J. Jay Saunders, a highly acclaimed and distinguished actor, came into being on February 7, 1941, within the lively and culturally rich city of Birmingham, Alabama, which is situated in the southeastern region of the United States of America, a country renowned for its vast array of diverse landscapes, climates, and cultural heritage.

Noted for his versatility and range, this actor's extensive filmography boasts a diverse array of iconic roles, including the 1981 crime thriller "Thief", a gripping and suspenseful portrayal that showcased his ability to convey a sense of gritty realism.

In addition to his work in film, he also made a significant impact on the small screen, starring in the 1979 science fiction series "Salvage 1", a groundbreaking and imaginative show that pushed the boundaries of the genre.

Furthermore, his turn as the titular character in the 1977 superhero drama "The Incredible Hulk" cemented his status as a beloved and iconic figure in popular culture, with his performance continuing to inspire and influence new generations of fans and actors alike.

Throughout his career, his unwavering dedication to his craft and his passion for storytelling left a lasting and indelible mark on the entertainment industry, solidifying his position as a true legend and leaving a legacy that will be cherished for years to come.

Person Biography:

Born on March 25, 1944, in New York City, this actor's early life was marked by a deep love of the performing arts, with his parents encouraging his creative pursuits from a young age.

He began his professional career in the early 1970s, landing small roles in film and television before landing his breakout role in the 1977 superhero drama "The Incredible Hulk".

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he continued to hone his craft, taking on a wide range of roles in film and television, including the 1981 crime thriller "Thief" and the 1979 science fiction series "Salvage 1".

Despite his many successes, he remained humble and dedicated to his craft, continuing to work tirelessly throughout his career and leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished for generations to come.

The life of J. Jay Saunders was tragically cut short on January 5, 2016, in the city of Inglewood, located in the state of California, within the United States of America. Despite his untimely passing, Saunders' enduring legacy continues to captivate and delight audiences from all walks of life, a testament to his enduring impact and influence on the world of entertainment and beyond.

Career

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1994
{"id":58148,"title":"Tammy and the T-Rex","year":"1994","character":"Sheriff Black","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tammy-and-the-t-rex","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58148.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58148.jpg"},"released":1}
Tammy and the T-Rex
Tammy and the T-Rex as Sheriff Black
{"id":80062,"title":"Boris and Natasha","year":"1992","character":"Agent Dan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boris-and-natasha","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80062.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":1052,"title":"House Party","year":"1990","character":"Sidney's Dad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/house-party","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5mn9gv77b340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5mn9gv77b340.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
House Party
House Party as Sidney's Dad
{"id":8015,"title":"Gleaming the Cube","year":"1989","character":"Medical Examiner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gleaming-the-cube","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8015.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8015.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Gleaming the Cube
Gleaming the Cube as Medical Examiner
{"id":872,"title":"Beetlejuice","year":"1988","character":"Moving Man #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beetlejuice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34nheu0j1d5g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34nheu0j1d5g.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice as Moving Man #1
{"id":173137,"title":"The Return of Desperado","year":"1988","character":"Ben","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-desperado","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173137.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173137.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":3006,"title":"Mac and Me","year":"1988","character":"Judge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mac-and-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3d1mqdd8jfa0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3d1mqdd8jfa0.jpg"},"released":1}
Mac and Me
Mac and Me as Judge
{"id":8243,"title":"Hunk","year":"1987","character":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hunk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8243.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8243.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Hunk
Hunk as Director
{"id":189,"title":"Married... with Children","year":1987,"character":"Bronson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/married-with-children","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/26fftl8if940.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/26fftl8if940.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8100,"title":"Nomads","year":"1986","character":"Cort","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nomads","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8100.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8100.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Nomads
Nomads as Cort
{"id":6669,"title":"Armed and Dangerous","year":"1986","character":"Mayor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/armed-and-dangerous","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5b4shf3nacm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5b4shf3nacm0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":162124,"title":"The Hoboken Chicken Emergency","year":"1984","character":"Fireman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hoboken-chicken-emergency","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162124.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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1983
Knight Rider
Knight Rider as Officer Bowman
{"id":5573,"title":"Thief","year":"1981","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thief","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/tl5ralbm6js0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/tl5ralbm6js0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Thief
Thief as Doctor
{"id":163152,"title":"The Night the City Screamed","year":"1980","character":"Chet Springfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-the-city-screamed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163152.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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1979
{"id":64110,"title":"Someone's Watching Me!","year":"1978","character":"Police Inspector","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/someones-watching-me-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64110.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64110.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Someone's Watching Me!
Someone's Watching Me! as Police Inspector
{"id":164343,"title":"Dynasty","year":"1976","character":"Pelley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dynasty-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164343.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164343.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Dynasty
Dynasty as Pelley
{"id":81578,"title":"Cornbread, Earl and Me","year":"1975","character":"Mr. Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cornbread-earl-and-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81578.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81578.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":64656,"title":"A Case of Rape","year":"1974","character":"2nd Orderly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-case-of-rape","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64656.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64656.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
A Case of Rape
A Case of Rape as 2nd Orderly
{"id":64716,"title":"Slaughter's Big Rip-Off","year":"1973","character":"Fry Cook","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slaughters-big-rip-off-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64716.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64716.jpg"},"released":1}
1973