Jay Duplass Biography

Jay Duplass born (Lawrence Jay Duplass) is an American film director, author, and actor. He is well known for his films The Puffy Chair (2005), Cyrus (2010), and Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011), made in alongside his younger brother, Mark Duplass.

Jay aswell stars in the Amazon Video comedy-drama series Transparent (2014–present) and co-created the HBO comedy-drama series Togetherness (2015–16).

Jay Duplass Age

Jay was born on March 7, 1973, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He celebrates his birthday on March 7 every year.

Jay Duplass Education

He was enrolled at Jesuit High School, he then joined and later graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with an MFA in film.

Jay Duplass Height

Duplass stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters).

Jay Duplass Family

Jay was born the son of Cynthia and Lawrence Duplass. He was raised up along with his brother Mark Duplassis a film director and producer, actor, musician, screenwriter, and author. He was raised in a Catholic family, he is of part Cajun ancestry. He is an uncle to Ora and Molly who are his brother’s daughters.

Jay Duplass Wife

He is married to his longtime partner, Jennifer Tracy-Duplass, a social worker. The pair are blessed with two children.

Jay Duplass Career

Transparent

In 2014 Jay was featured as Josh Pfefferman in the Amazon Prime Original Comedy-Drama Series Transparent, alongside Jeffrey Tambor, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker and Judith Light. It was met with widespread critical acclaim. It earned 11 Primetime Emmy nominations, including nominations for Best Comedy Series and Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Jeffrey Tambor.

He rose to fame with his role in the second season of the show, Jay’, and he was nominated for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Before Transparent, he had never acted in a featured part. With an interview with director Jill Soloway at a dinner party about the difficulty, they were having to find an actor to play what would end up being his role. After him having to suggest many actors for the part to Soloway, Soloway turned to Duplass and told him that he should play the part.

Togetherness

Togetherness is a comedy-drama television series created by Jay Duplass, his brother Jay Duplass and Steve Zissis. The comedy-drama is originally written and directed by the Duplass brothers and stars Jay’s brother Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Amanda Peet, Steve Zissis, and Abby Ryder Fortson. It focuses on themes such as marriage and friendship.

In 2015 the show’s first season premiered on HBO. It was then renewed for an eight-episode second season, which premiered in 2016. The drama was canceled after two seasons on March 25, 2016.

Mark And Jay Duplass

Alongside his older brother, Mark Duplass they co-starred on FX television series The League. As the pair say in Hollywood it took them decade working in the film industry to become an overnight success. “My brother and I struggled for 10 years making bad pieces of art until we hit that first $3 movie that got into Sundance ” Mark Duplass tells CNBC Make It.

The pair have collaborated on shorts, feature films, television, and, by their account, some cheap childhood remakes of The Blob. Though they’ve also crossed into an entirely new medium with their latest effort: a book, called Like Brothers.

Jay Duplass Salary

There are no details showing his annual or monthly earnings, his salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available.

Jay DuplassNet Worth

Duplass has an estimated net worth of 50 million dollars which he has earned from his successful career as a film director, author, and actor.

Jay Duplass Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Jay Duplass.

• Full Name: Jay Duplass (Lawrence Jay Duplass)
• Date of Birth: March 7, 1973
• Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Birthday: March 7
• Nationality: American
• Fathers Name: Lawrence Duplass
• Mothers Name: Cynthia
• Siblings: Mark Duplass (brother)
• Marital Status: Married
• Children/ Kids: Not Available
• Height/ How tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters).
• Weight: Not Available

Jay Duplass Movies And Tv Shows

2018 – The Oath as Clark
2018 – Butter as Jay
2018 – Wild Wild Country as Documentary
2017–present – Room 104 as Daniel
2017 – Outside In as Chris
2017 – Take Me as Table 19
2017 – Beatriz at Dinner as Alex
2017 – Landline as Ben
2016–present – Animals. as Dennis (voice)
2016 – Rainbow Time as Adam
2015–16 – Togetherness
2015 – 6 Year
2015 – Paper Towns
2015 – English Teacher
2015 – The Bronze
2015 – Manson Family Vacation as Nick
2015 – Tangerine
2014–present – Transparent as Josh Pfefferman
2014 – Wedlock as Adult Beginners
2014 – The One I Love as The Skeleton Twins
2013 – Bad Milo!
2012–17 – The Mindy Project as Duncan Deslaurier
2012 – Safety Not Guaranteed
2012 – Black Rock
2011 – The Do-Deca-Pentathlon
2011 – Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2011 – Kevin
2011 – Slacker 2011 as Boyfriend
2010 – Cyrus
2008 – Baghead
2008 – Nights and Weekends as James’ brother
2005 – The Intervention
2005 – The Puffy Chair
2004 – Scrapple
2003 – Death for Sale
2003 – This is John
2002 – The New Brad
1996 – Connect 5

Frequently Asked Questions About Jay Duplass

Who is Jay?

He is an American film director, author, and actor. He is well known for his films The Puffy Chair (2005), Cyrus (2010), and Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011).

How old is Jay?

He was born on March 7, 1973.

How tall is Jay?

He stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters).

Is Jay married?

He is married to his longtime partner, Jennifer Tracy-Duplass, a social worker.

How much is Jay worth?

He has an estimated net worth of 50 million dollars which he has earned from his successful career as a film director, author, and actor.

How much does Jay make?