Jay Patterson
Biography
Jay Patterson is an American actor born on August 22, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Active in the film and television industry, he is credited with numerous appearances in films and shows. His career features forty-seven known acting credits. Additional personal information regarding his professional roles or specific titles within his filmography is not detailed in the available records.
Career overview
Jay Patterson is an American actor born on August 22, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His career in the entertainment industry includes work in film and television, with known credits listed on the Movie Database platform.
Throughout his career, Patterson has established a presence in the acting field. Biographical data and professional tracking platforms such as the Movie Database and the Czech film database document his active presence as a male actor originating from Ohio.
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Full Filmography
52 titles- Power Child (2025) as Daniel Crop
- Leverage: Redemption (2021) as General Lionel Frick
- Nine Lives (2016) as Benson
- Ted 2 (2015) as Karl Jackson
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) as Doctor Harper
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Dennis Driscoll
- My Own Love Song (2010) as Neighbor Man
- Nice Guy Johnny (2010) as Dr. Meadows
- The Babysitters (2008) as Ira
- My Sassy Girl (2008) as Roger Bellow
- Purple Violets (2007) as Michael's Agent
- All the King's Men (2006) as Senator
- Death of a President (2006) as Sam McCarthy
- The Exonerated (2006) as Cop
- Brother's Shadow (2006) as Parole Officer
- Love, Ludlow (2006) as Storkelson
- A Gentleman's Game (2002) as Raymond Mann
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Terrence Boyd
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Benton Williams
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as James Reed
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as William Evans
- Third Watch (1999) as Andy Fryar
- City of Angels (1998) as Air Traffic Controller
- Hard Rain (1998) as Mr Wellman
- A Civil Action (1998) as Geologist
- Slums of Beverly Hills (1998) as Dr. Grossman
- American Perfekt (1997) as Bernie
- Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) as Detective Wayne O'Conner
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Russell Tate
- Nobody's Fool (1994) as Jocko
- Romeo Is Bleeding (1993) as Mona's Lawyer (uncredited)
- Nurses on the Line: The Crash of Flight 7 (1993)
- Double Jeopardy (1992) as Assistant District Attorney
- McBain (1991) as Dr. Dalton
- Law & Order (1990) as Hoexter
- Law & Order (1990) as Defense Attorney Charles Heckstrom
- Law & Order (1990) as Marty
- Law & Order (1990) as Conn. ADA Jack O'Connell
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) as Charles Pennington
- Margaret Bourke-White (1989) as Henry Luce
- A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988) Director
- D.O.A. (1988) as Graham Corey
- Street Smart (1987) as Leonard Pike
- Nadine (1987) as Dwight Estes
- L.A. Law (1986) as Lewis Colquit
- The Equalizer (1985) as Jay Trescott
- Heaven Help Us (1985) as Brother Constance
- Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom (1985) as Edward Pierce
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Noah Farmer
- Miami Vice (1984) as Billie Joe Higgins
- Places in the Heart (1984) as W.E. Simmons
- American Playhouse (1982) as Edward Pierce
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay Patterson best known for?
Jay Patterson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Leverage: Redemption (2021), Nine Lives (2016), Ted 2 (2015), A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014).
When and where was Jay Patterson born?
Jay Patterson was born on August 22, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Jay Patterson have?
Jay Patterson has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Jay Patterson's background in cinema and television?
Jay Patterson is an American actor born on August 22, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Active in the film and television industry, he is credited with numerous appearances in films and shows. His career features forty-seven known acting credits. Additional personal information regarding his professional roles or specific tit...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as James Reed — aged about 44
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as William Evans — aged about 44
- Third Watch (1999) as Andy Fryar — aged about 44
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Dennis Driscoll — aged about 55
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Terrence Boyd — aged about 46
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Benton Williams — aged about 46
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