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Jaws: The Revenge

Jaws: The Revenge (1987), the fourth Jaws film, directed by Joseph Sargent, stars Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody, targeted by a vengeful great white. A critical disaster: 2% on Rotten Tomatoes, six Razzie nominations.

Jax Slayher

Jax Slayher (Jonte' Damone Bumpus, born 1988, Miami) is an American adult film performer and director active since 2013, known for Blacked, Blacked Raw, and his self-produced JaxSlayher series; 2018 AVN Best Male Newcomer nominee.

Jax Taylor

Jax Taylor, born Jason Michael Cauchi, is an American reality TV personality from Vanderpump Rules (2013-2020) and its spin-off The Valley, husband of Brittany Cartwright, father of Cruz, and owner of Jax's Studio City bar.

Jax Teller

Jax Teller (Jackson Teller), played by Charlie Hunnam, is the protagonist of FX's Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014): vice president then president of SAMCRO in Charming, California, a Hamlet-inspired antihero shaped by his father John Teller's manuscript, who dies in the series finale.

Jay and Silent Bob

Jay and Silent Bob are Kevin Smith's fictional stoner duo, played by Jason Mewes and Smith, first appearing in Clerks (1994) and recurring across the View Askewniverse films, comics, and games.

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot is a 2019 American comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, who stars as Silent Bob alongside Jason Mewes as Jay.

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) is Kevin Smith's R-rated View Askewniverse comedy in which Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob road-trip to Hollywood to sabotage the Bluntman and Chronic movie; grossed $30.1M, Metascore 51.

Jay Baruchel

Jay Baruchel (Jonathan Adam Saunders Baruchel, born 1982) is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, and director from Ottawa and Montreal, known as Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon, for Apatow comedies, Goon, and BlackBerry.

Jay Benedict

Jay Benedict (1951-2020), American-born actor based in the UK, known for Doug Hamilton in Emmerdale, John Kieffer in Foyle's War, Aliens, The Dark Knight Rises, anime dubs, and the ADR company Sync or Swim.

Jay Bhanushali

Jay Bhanushali (जय भानुशाली, born 1984) is an Indian television actor and reality-show host, known for Neev Shergill in Kayamath, hosting Dance India Dance, winning Nach Baliye 5, and his 2026 separation from Mahhi Vij.

Jay Blades

Jay Blades (Jason Blades, born 1970) is a British furniture restorer and TV presenter, original host of BBC One's The Repair Shop (2017), MBE 2021, first chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University, later charged with offences he denies.

Jay Brown

Jay Brown, formerly Jay Mitchell, is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jamie Borthwick from 14 December 2006 to 19 August 2025; son of Jase Dyer, foster son of Billy Mitchell, widower of Lola Pearce-Brown.

Jay Chandrasekhar

Jay Chandrasekhar (Jayanth Jambulingam Chandrasekhar, born 1968, Chicago) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director of the Broken Lizard troupe, known for Super Troopers, Beerfest, The Dukes of Hazzard, and extensive TV comedy directing.

Jay Duplass

Jay Duplass (Lawrence Jay Duplass Jr., born 1973) is an American filmmaker and actor who co-created The Puffy Chair and Togetherness with brother Mark, starred in Transparent, and directed The Baltimorons.

Jay Ellis

Jay Ellis (Wendell Ramone Ellis Jr., born 1981) is an American actor known as Lawrence on HBO's Insecure (NAACP Image Award), Payback in Top Gun: Maverick, and lead of ABC's The Rookie: North; distinct from the Sacramento R&B artist of the same name.

Jay Grdina

Jay Grdina (born 1967, Ohio; stage name Justin Sterling), American businessman and former adult film performer who co-founded ClubJenna with Jenna Jameson, sold it to Playboy in 2006, and later led NOHO, AMMO, Inc., and Adamas One Corp.

Jay Harrington

Jay Harrington (James H. Harrington III), born 1971 in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is an American actor known for Ted Crisp in Better Off Ted and Sergeant Deacon Kay in S.W.A.T., which he also directed; guest in S.W.A.T. Exiles.

Jay Hayden

Jay Hayden (born Jonathan Hayden, 1987) is an American actor from Northfield, Vermont, known for Travis Montgomery on Station 19 (2018-2024), Danny Yoon on The Catch, and Tyler Booth on FBI: International.

Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez (Javier Manuel Hernandez Jr., born 1978) is an American actor known for Crazy/Beautiful, Hostel, Suicide Squad's El Diablo, and starring as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. (2018–2024); also a producer, director, and voice of Bonnie's Dad in Toy Story 4 and 5.

Jay Jay the Jet Plane

Jay Jay the Jet Plane is an American 3-D CG preschool TV series (1998-2005, TLC then PBS) about a young jet plane and friends at Tarrytown Airport, created by David Michel, notable for motion-captured human faces on planes.

Jay Johnston

Jay James Johnston (born 1968), American actor and comedian from Mr. Show, The Sarah Silverman Program, and Bob's Burgers (Jimmy Pesto Sr.); convicted for the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, sentenced in 2024, pardoned in 2025.

Jay Kelly

Jay Kelly is a 2025 Netflix comedy-drama directed by Noah Baumbach, co-written with Emily Mortimer, starring George Clooney as an aging movie star traveling Europe with manager Ron (Adam Sandler). Venice premiere, R rating, 132 minutes, awards contender.

Jay Leno

Jay Leno (James Douglas Muir Leno, born 1950) is an American stand-up comedian who hosted NBC's The Tonight Show 1992–2009 and 2010–14, runs Jay Leno's Garage on CNBC, and tours over 100 shows yearly.

Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno's Garage is an Emmy-winning automotive web series on YouTube (since 2012) and a CNBC prime-time series (2015-2022, 7 seasons, 88 episodes) hosted by Jay Leno, named for his Burbank Big Dog Garage car collection.

Jay Manuel

Jay Manuel, Canadian makeup artist and creative director, was America's Next Top Model's photo-shoot director and on-screen judge for 18 seasons; dropped in 2012, he founded Jay Manuel Beauty with Iman and wrote the 2020 novel The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown.

Jay McGraw

Jay McGraw (born 1979), son of Dr. Phil McGraw, is an American television producer and author; Emmy-winning creator-executive producer of The Doctors, president/CEO of Stage 29 Productions, and co-founder of Doctor on Demand.

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr (Jon Ferguson Mohr, born 1970, Verona, New Jersey) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and radio host; SNL cast member 1993-95, Bob Sugar in Jerry Maguire, creator of Last Comic Standing, host of Jay Mohr Sports.

Jay North

Jay North (Jay Waverly North Jr., 1951-2025), American child actor who played Dennis Mitchell on the CBS sitcom Dennis the Menace (1959-1963, 146 episodes). Later Navy veteran and corrections officer; died of colon cancer in Lake Butler, Florida.

Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders (Jay Olcutt Sanders), American actor and playwright born 1953 in Austin, Texas; SUNY Purchase's first acting student; known for JFK, Glory, The Day After Tomorrow, Public Theater work, and the Drama Desk-winning Uncle Vanya.

Jay Pharoah

Jay Pharoah (Jared Antonio Farrow, born 1987) is an American comedian and impressionist from Chesapeake, Virginia, an SNL cast member 2010–2016 known for Obama, Jay-Z, and Denzel impressions, later White Famous and the 2024 special JARED.