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Jay O. Sanders
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Sanders in 2009
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Jay Olcutt Sanders
April 16, 1953 Austin, Texas, U.S.
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| Education | State University of New York, Purchase (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
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Maryann Plunkett
(m. 1991) |
| Children | 1 |
Jay Olcutt Sanders (born April 16, 1953) is an American actor and writer. He has worked in movies, on TV shows, and in plays. He is known for his roles in films like Glory and JFK. He has also appeared in many TV series and narrated documentaries.
Sanders has won awards for his acting, including a Drama Desk Award. He often performs in plays off-Broadway at The Public Theatre in New York City.
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Early Life and School
Jay Sanders was born in Austin, Texas, on April 16, 1953. His father, James Olcutt Sanders, was a musician and worked with arts groups. His mother was Phyllis Rae Aden. Jay's parents were Quakers. He studied acting at the State University of New York, Purchase.
Acting Career
Jay Sanders started his acting career in theatre. His first off-Broadway play was Henry V in 1976. This play was part of the Shakespeare in the Park series. He also played a role in Sam Shepard's play Buried Child in 1978. He made his first appearance on Broadway in the play Loose Ends in 1979.
Movies and TV Shows
Sanders has acted in many popular movies. Some of his well-known films include Glory (1989), JFK (1991), and Angels in the Outfield (1994). He also appeared in The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Green Lantern (2011).
On television, Sanders has had many roles. He played Steven Kordo in the TV series Crime Story. He also had recurring roles in shows like Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Good Wife, Person of Interest, and Blindspot. He is also known for narrating several documentary series, including Wide Angle, Nova, and Secrets of the Dead.
Theatre Performances
Jay Sanders has a long history in theatre. He has performed in many Broadway plays, such as The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1983) and Pygmalion (2007). More recently, he was in Girl from the North Country (2020) and Purlie Victorious (2023) on Broadway.
He has also acted in many Shakespeare plays. These include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, and Twelfth Night. He has performed at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park more than any other actor.
Sanders also wrote a play called Unexplored Interior. It was about the Rwandan genocide and opened in 2015.
Awards and Recognition
Jay Sanders has received several awards for his acting. In 2018, he won the Joe A. Callaway Award for his role in Chekhov's play Uncle Vanya. He also received a Drama Desk Award in 2019 for the same play. In 2024, he won an Outer Critics Circle Award for his performance in the off-Broadway play Primary Trust.
See also
In Spanish: Jay O. Sanders para niños
