Jay Olcutt Sanders (born April 16, 1953) is an American film, theatre and television actor and playwright. He frequently appears in plays off-Broadway at The Public Theatre. He has received a Drama Desk Award and a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award.
Sanders made his off-Broadway debut in a Shakespeare in the Park production of Henry V in 1976. He originated the role of Bradley in Sam Shepard's… Read more
Known for The Day After Tomorrow 2004 Green Lantern 2011 True Detective 2014 Revolutionary Road 2008 ★ 6.8 His Three Daughters 2024
Vincent ★ 5.8 When You Finish Saving the World 2023
Roger ★ 6.8 BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths 2022
Ambassador Jones ★ 6.3 The Assistant 2020
Boss (voice) ★ 5.6 Catfight 2017
Angry Guy Series ★ 7.6 Manhunt 2017
Watson Bryant ★ 7.3 Inside Einstein's Mind: The Enigma of Space and Time 2015
Narrator (voice) Series ★ 7.4 Blindspot 2015
Bill Weller Series ★ 8.3 Chicago Med 2015
Cray Series ★ 7.5 Sneaky Pete 2015
Sam Series ★ 8.3 True Detective 2014
Billy Lee Tuttle ★ 6.6 The Jewel 2011
Mr. Rothman ★ 5.2 Green Lantern 2011
Carl Ferris Series ★ 8.1 Person of Interest 2011
Special Counsel Series ★ 6.5 Pan Am 2011
Douglas Vanderway Series ★ 7.2 Unforgettable 2011
Jonathan Hedstrom Series ★ 7.1 Body of Proof 2011
Harvey Brady ★ 6.5 Edge of Darkness 2010
Whitehouse Series ★ 7.8 Blue Bloods 2010
Jimmy Reagan ★ 5.4 I Hate Valentine's Day 2009
Tim the Delivery Guy Series ★ 7.6 The Good Wife 2009
Judge Hal Ferris ★ 7 Revolutionary Road 2008
Bart Pollock ★ 7.1 Cadillac Records 2008
Mr. Feder ★ 6.5 The Valley of Light 2007
Howard Series ★ 7.5 Damages 2007
Calder Security Executive ★ 5.6 Wedding Daze 2006
Sheriff ★ 6.6 Half Nelson 2006
Russ Dunne ★ 6.6 The Day After Tomorrow 2004
Frank Harris ★ 6.4 Hair High 2004
Football Announcer (voice) ★ 6.4 D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear 2003
Douglas Duncan ★ 6.3 Along Came a Spider 2001
Kyle Craig ★ 5.5 Boss of Bosses 2001
Joseph O'Brien Series ★ 7.6 Law & Order: Criminal Intent 2001
Harry Rowan, Sr. Series ★ 6.4 Secrets of the Dead 2000
Narrator (voice) ★ 5.8 The Confession 1999
Jack Renoble ★ 6 Earthly Possessions 1999
Zack Emery ★ 6.7 Music of the Heart 1999
Dan Paxton ★ 6.4 Tumbleweeds 1999
Dan Miller ★ 6.4 The Jack Bull 1999
Atty. Gen. Metcalfe ★ 6.3 The Odd Couple II 1998
Leroy ★ 6.1 The Matchmaker 1997
Senator John McGlory ★ 6.5 Kiss the Girls 1997
FBI Agent Kyle Craig ★ 6 For Richer or Poorer 1997
Samuel Yoder ★ 6.1 Daylight 1996
Steven Crighton ★ 5.6 The Big Green 1995
Jay Huffer ★ 6.2 Three Wishes 1995
Coach Schramka ★ 5.7 Kiss of Death 1995
Federal Agent Series ★ 7.7 The Outer Limits 1995
Ed Barkley ★ 6 Angels in the Outfield 1994
Ranch Wilder Series ★ 7.3 New York Undercover 1994
Howard ★ 5.7 My Boyfriend's Back 1993
Sheriff McCloud ★ 7.6 JFK 1991
Lou Ivon ★ 4.8 V.I. Warshawski 1991
Murray Ryerson ★ 5.8 Meeting Venus 1991
Stephen Taylor ★ 4.9 Defenseless 1991
Bull Dozer ★ 6.3 Mr. Destiny 1990
Jackie Earle Series ★ 7.8 Northern Exposure 1990
Dr. John Summer Series ★ 7.3 Law & Order 1990
Nick Taska / Bill Fallon ★ 7.5 Glory 1989
Gen. George Crockett Strong Series ★ 5.3 Booker 1989
Gordon Rudd ★ 6.7 Tucker: The Man and His Dream 1988
Kirby ★ 5.6 The Prince of Pennsylvania 1988
Trooper Joe Series ★ 6.8 Roseanne 1988
Ziggy ★ 5.7 The Misfit Brigade 1987
Tiny Series ★ 7.1 L.A. Law 1986
Detective Michael Phillips Series ★ 8 Crime Story 1986
Steve Kordo Series ★ 6.9 Spenser: For Hire 1985
Father Crawford Series ★ 6.1 Kate & Allie 1984
Tim Merr Series ★ 7.5 Miami Vice 1984
Det. Tim Duryea ★ 6.6 Cross Creek 1983
Charles Rawlings ★ 5.9 Eddie Macon's Run 1983
Rudy Potts ★ 5.3 Hanky Panky 1982
Katz Series ★ 7.9 Nature 1982
Narrator (voice) ★ 6.4 Starting Over 1979
Larry Series ★ 7 NOVA 1974
Self - Narrator (voice) Series ★ 6.1 Great Performances 1971
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