Jay Huguley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 26, 1966 in Tenafly, New Jersey, USA
- Active Years
- 1995–2026 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 56 credits in database
Biography
Jay Huguley is an American film, television, and theatre actor born on July 26, 1966, in Tenafly, New Jersey. He is also known by the names James S. Huguley, James Huguley, and Jay Hughley. His acting career includes fifty-six known credits on The Movie Database. Among his television and film work, he is known for playing David on the AMC series The Walking Dead and Jimmy Ledoux on the HBO series True Detective. Additional television roles include playing Vice Admiral Mark Dixon on Lioness opposite Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman, Whit Peyton on Brothers and Sisters from 2006 to 2007, and Will Bransom.
Career overview
Jay Huguley is an American film, television, and theatre actor who was born on July 26, 1966, in Tenafly, New Jersey, USA. He is also known by the names James S. Huguley, James Huguley, and Jay Hughley. Throughout his acting career, he has accumulated fifty-six known credits across various projects.
Among his prominent television roles, Huguley is best known for playing David on the AMC series The Walking Dead and Jimmy Ledoux on the HBO series True Detective. His television work also includes playing Vice Admiral Mark Dixon on Lioness opposite Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman, as well as portraying Whit Peyton on Brothers and Sisters during the 2006 to 2007 period, and Will Bransom.
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Full Filmography
56 titles- Cape Fear (2026) as Paul
- Silver Anniversary (2026) as Don
- On Swift Horses (2025) as Sonny
- Blind River (2025) as Hooper Miller
- Landman (2024) as Barrett Ramsey
- The Ghost Trap (2024) as Paul
- Lioness (2023) as JSOC Commander Dixon
- Will Trent (2023) as Evan Bernard
- Found (2023) as Alan Allman
- Bookie (2023) as Dr. Hegland
- Summer Gold (2023) as Wes' dad
- The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) as Jimmy Swaggart
- Outer Banks (2020) as Sowell
- Big Sky (2020) as Harold Gardiner
- The Glorias (2020) as TV Interviewer
- Eagle and the Albatross (2020) as Dan
- The Fox Hunter (2020) as Edwin McCushing
- Killerman (2019) as James Manning
- From Zero to I Love You (2019) as Eric Dupont
- Lizzie (2018) as William Moody
- Tales from the Hood 2 (2018) as Grant Measpine
- Abattoir (2016) as Felix
- Rosewood (2015) as David B. Jones
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) as Young Rebecca's Father
- Sunny in the Dark (2015) as Jonah
- True Detective (2014) as Jimmy Ledoux
- Halt and Catch Fire (2014) as Cal Erickson
- Star-Crossed (2014) as Ray Whitehill
- Ride (2014) as Co-Worker
- 12 Years a Slave (2013) as Sheriff
- Ravenswood (2013) as Police Chief Beddington
- Hot Guys with Guns (2013) as Bruce Lieberman
- Anna Nicole (2013) as John Lawfton
- Hijacked (2012) as Tim Hill
- The Walking Dead (2010) as David
- Dad's Home (2010) as Brian Westman
- Army Wives (2007) as Dr. Paul Campell
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Whit Peyton
- What About Brian (2006) as Martin First
- Medium (2005) as Larry Greene
- Silent Men (2005) as Richard 'Sadhu'
- Summerland (2004) as Doug Fox
- That '80s Show (2002) as Bartender
- Alias (2001) as Doctor Mark
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Donald Murray
- Temptations (1999) as Tanner
- Dexter's Laboratory (1996) as Hokochoo (voice)
- Women: Stories of Passion (1996)
- Vampire Vixens from Venus (1995) as Drained Driver
- Call Girl (1995) as Arthur Benton
- Chasing Nightmares as John Sanders
- Death on the Brandywine as Ry Riley
- Come with Me as Peter Ellis
- A Pretty Good Movie as The Replacement
- Olde Boys as Rob Mason
- Ally Clark
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay Huguley best known for?
Jay Huguley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cape Fear (2026), Landman (2024), Lioness (2023), Will Trent (2023).
When and where was Jay Huguley born?
Jay Huguley was born on July 26, 1966 in Tenafly, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Jay Huguley have?
Jay Huguley has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2026.
What is Jay Huguley's background in cinema and television?
Jay Huguley is an American film, television, and theatre actor born on July 26, 1966, in Tenafly, New Jersey. He is also known by the names James S. Huguley, James Huguley, and Jay Hughley. His acting career includes fifty-six known credits on The Movie Database. Among his television and film work, he is known for play...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Outer Banks (2020) as Sowell — aged about 53
- True Detective (2014) as Jimmy Ledoux — aged about 47
- Landman (2024) as Barrett Ramsey — aged about 57
- The Walking Dead (2010) as David — aged about 43
- Lioness (2023) as JSOC Commander Dixon — aged about 56
- Halt and Catch Fire (2014) as Cal Erickson — aged about 47
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