Jay Mohr
Biography
Jay Mohr is an American actor, comedian, and radio host born Jon Ferguson Mohr on August 23, 1970, in Verona, New Jersey. Known professionally with 104 known acting credits, he is recognized for roles including film producer Peter Dragon in the television comedy series Action, Professor Rick Payne in Ghost Whisperer from 2006 to 2008, and the title role in the CBS sitcom Gary Unmarried from 2008 to 2010. He was also a featured cast member on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1993 to 1995 and played sports agent Bob Sugar in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. Following his feature film debut in Jerry Maguire, his film appearances include Suicide Kings, Picture Perfect, Paulie, Mafia!, Small Soldiers, Go, and Cherry Falls.
Career overview
Jay Mohr is an American actor, comedian, and radio host who was born Jon Ferguson Mohr on August 23, 1970, in Verona, New Jersey. He is recognized for his television and film work, including his role as a featured cast member on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1993 to 1995. Following his feature film debut as the back-stabbing sports agent Bob Sugar in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire, he appeared in numerous other films throughout the late 1990s and 2000. These film appearances include Suicide Kings, Picture Perfect, Paulie, Mafia!, Small Soldiers, Go, and Cherry Falls.
In addition to his film credits, Mohr has held notable roles in several television series. He portrayed film producer Peter Dragon in the television comedy series Action and played Professor Rick Payne in the television series Ghost Whisperer from 2006 to 2008. He also took on the title role in the CBS sitcom Gary Unmarried, which ran from 2008 to 2010. Across his career in entertainment, he has accumulated a significant number of known acting credits.
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114 titles- Come What May (2026)
- Hollywood Squares (2025) as Self
- Bull Run (2025) as Abernathy
- Holy Cash (2024) as Actor
- Mr. Birchum (2024) as Coach Murphy (voice)
- Powder Pup (2024) as Alec Masterson
- Sweet Dreams (2024) as Frank
- Max Dagan (2024) as Dr. Gene Connors
- Air (2023) as John Fisher
- The Cleaning Lady (2022) as Councilman Eric Knight
- Jay Mohr: Altamont (2021) as Self
- Jay Mohr: Altamont (2021) Writer
- Hunter's Moon (2020) as Thomas Delaney
- This Is Stand-Up (2020) as Self
- Jay Mohr: American Treasure (2020) as Self
- Jay Mohr: American Treasure (2020) Writer
- Drowning (2019) as Henry
- Hollow Point (2019) as Trigger
- PawParazzi (2019) as Sydney Flow
- All About Nina (2018) as Mike
- American Nightmares (2018) as Raymond
- The Mick (2017) as Bert
- Party Boat (2017) as Officer Walsh
- American Housewife (2016) as Alan
- I Am Chris Farley (2015) as Self
- Road Hard (2015) as Jack Taylor
- Jay Mohr: Happy. And A Lot. (2015) as Himself
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Jurj Clooners / Foggy St. Jerusalem / TV Doctor (voice)
- The 7D (2014) as King Groucharoonie (voice)
- The 7D (2014) as Suave Seashell (voice)
- Dumbbells (2014) as Harold
- The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) as Rick the Implausible
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Host
- Jay Mohr: Funny for a Girl (2012) as Himself
- Jay Mohr: Funny for a Girl (2012) Writer
- Applebaum (2012) as Al Hockey
- Suburgatory (2011) as Steven Royce
- A Christmas Wedding Tail (2011) as Rusty (voice)
- Hereafter (2010) as Billy
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Lonely Street (2009) as Bubba Mabry
- Lonely Street (2009) Producer
- Gary Unmarried (2008) as Gary Brooks
- Street Kings (2008) as Sgt. Mike Clady
- RVD TV (2008) as Himself
- Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) as Self
- Even Money (2007) as Augie
- The Groomsmen (2006) as Cousin Mike Sullivan
- Christmas Do-Over (2006) as Kevin
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Rick Payne
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- Are We There Yet? (2005) as Marty
- King's Ransom (2005) as Corey
- Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy (2005) as Self
- Seeing Other People (2004) as Ed
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Las Vegas (2003) as Martin Levson
- Last Comic Standing (2003)
- Last Comic Standing (2003) Producer
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- E!'s 101 (2003) as Self
- Jay Mohr: My Turn (2003) as Himself
- Jay Mohr: My Turn (2003) Writer
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Aaron Schecter
- Monk (2002) as Harrison Powell
- Fastlane (2002) as Roland Hill
- The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) as Tony Francis
- S1m0ne (2002) as Hal Sinclair
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Nyle Brite
- Scrubs (2001) as Dr. Peter Fisher
- Beyond the Glory (2001)
- Night Visions (2001) as Lieut. Dale Stillman (segment "Reunion")
- Primetime Glick (2001)
- Speaking of Sex (2001) as Dan
- Black River (2001) as Boyd 'Bo' Aikens
- Pay It Forward (2000) as Chris Chandler
- Cherry Falls (2000) as Leonard Marliston
- The Making of Olive, The Other Reindeer (2000) as Self
- Family Guy (1999) as Joe Pesci (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Wilshard Watkins (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Logan (voice)
- The West Wing (1999) as Taylor Reid
- Go (1999) as Zack
- Action (1999) as Peter Dragon
- 200 Cigarettes (1999) as Jack
- Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999) as Tim (voice)
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Small Soldiers (1998) as Larry Benson
- From the Earth to the Moon (1998) as Brett Hutchins
- Paulie (1998) as Benny / Paulie (voice)
- Playing by Heart (1998) as Mark
- Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998) as Anthony Cortino
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998) as Self / Various Characters
- The View (1997) as Self
- Picture Perfect (1997) as Nick
- Suicide Kings (1997) as Brett Campbell
- The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997) as Mack (voice)
- EP Daily (1997)
- Jerry Maguire (1996) as Bob Sugar
- Full Frontal Comedy (1996) as self
- Local Heroes (1996)
- The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995) as Wayne Foxworthy
- The Barefoot Executive (1995) as Matt
- For Better or Worse (1995) as Dwayne
- MADtv (1995) as Self / Chris Penn
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Camp Wilder (1992) as Dorfman
- Prime Suspect (1991) as Bullock
- The Simpsons (1989) as Christopher Walken (voice)
- Puttin' on the Hits (1984) as Contestant
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- California Skate as Rafe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay Mohr best known for?
Jay Mohr is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hollywood Squares (2025), Air (2023), The Cleaning Lady (2022), The Mick (2017).
When and where was Jay Mohr born?
Jay Mohr was born on August 23, 1970 in Verona, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Jay Mohr have?
Jay Mohr has accumulated over 114 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Jay Mohr's background in cinema and television?
Jay Mohr is an American actor, comedian, and radio host born Jon Ferguson Mohr on August 23, 1970, in Verona, New Jersey. Known professionally with 104 known acting credits, he is recognized for roles including film producer Peter Dragon in the television comedy series Action, Professor Rick Payne in Ghost Whisperer fr...