Personal Info
Birth date
1953-04-16 (72 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Austin, Texas, USA
Also known as
Jay Sanders
Jay Olcutt Sanders
جی او. ساندرس
Jay O. Sanders
Biography
Jay Olcutt Sanders (born April 16, 1953) is an American actor. He is noted for his TV roles as Bill Weller on Blindspot, Jack Bryant on Manhunt, Chief Tom Lidell on The Sinner, Det. John Maynard on Widows, Capt. Joseph Hannah on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and mob lawyer Steven Kordo in NBC's detective series Crime Story (1986-1988), as well as his film roles on The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Green Lantern (2011), and the Alex Cross films starring Morgan Freeman. He has appeared in many other notable films, including Glory (1989), Mr. Destiny (1990), JFK (1991), Angels in the Outfield (1994), The Big Green (1995), Daylight (1996), The Matchmaker (1997), For Richer or Poorer (1997), Tumbleweeds (1999), Music of the Heart (1999), Half Nelson (2006), Cadillac Records (2008), and Revolutionary Road (2008). He is also known as the narrator for the PBS series Wide Angle from 2002–2009 and has served as narrator for a number of Nova episodes and documentary specials starting in 2007. He is the voice of D.S. McKenna in the Red Dead Redemption video game series.
Filmography
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.565
Overview:
The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.Law & Order
7.4
Overview:
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.Nature
8.1
Overview:
Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.Blue Bloods
7.801
Overview:
A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.The Good Wife
7.598
Overview:
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.Chicago Med
8.29
Overview:
An emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors who hold it together. They will tackle unique new cases inspired by topical events, forging fiery relationships in the pulse-pounding pandemonium of the emergency room.ABC Afterschool Special
6.429
Overview:
Dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Topics included illiteracy, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.Blindspot
7.38
Overview:
A vast international plot explodes when a beautiful Jane Doe is discovered naked in Times Square, completely covered in mysterious, intricate tattoos with no memory of who she is or how she got there. But there's one tattoo that is impossible to miss: the name of FBI agent Kurt Weller, emblazoned across her back. "Jane," Agent Weller and the rest of the FBI quickly realize that each mark on her body is a crime to solve, leading them closer to the truth about her identity and the mysteries to be revealed.Person of Interest
8.1
Overview:
John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice. With the special training that Reese has had in Covert Operations and Finch's genius software inventing mind, the two are a perfect match for the job that they have to complete. With the help of surveillance equipment, they work "outside the law" and get the right criminal behind bars.Body of Proof
7
Overview:
Dr. Megan Hunt was in a class of her own, a brilliant neurosurgeon at the top of her game. But her world is turned upside down when a devastating car accident puts an end to her time in the operating room. Megan resumes her career as a medical examiner, determined to solve the puzzle of who or what killed the victims.True Detective
8.287
Overview:
An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.NOVA
7.023
Overview:
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.Miami Vice
7.451
Overview:
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.Northern Exposure
7.9
Overview:
After receiving a scholarship from the state, a recent Columbia University medical school graduate is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.Unforgettable
7.176
Overview:
Former Syracuse, New York, police detective Carrie Wells has hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything. She reluctantly joins the New York City Police Department's Queens homicide unit after her former boyfriend and partner asks for help with solving a case. The move allows her to try to find out the one thing she has been unable to remember, which is what happened the day her sister was murdered.Stars in the House
NYR
Overview:
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley have created Stars in the House, a daily live streamed series to support The Actors Fund and its services.New York Undercover
7.1
Overview:
New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.L.A. Law
7.1
Overview:
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.The Outer Limits
7.722
Overview:
Anthology series of composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.Spenser: For Hire
6.7
Overview:
Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode.Crime Story
7.9
Overview:
The hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca.Secrets of the Dead
6.3
Overview:
Part detective story, part true-life drama, long-running series explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new light on past events. Using the latest investigative techniques, forensic science and historical examination, it shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history.Kate & Allie
5.9
Overview:
Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS to commit to a full season in the fall of 1984. The series was created by Sherry Coben.Sneaky Pete
7.483
Overview:
A con man on the run from a vicious gangster takes cover from his past by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, “reuniting” with Pete’s estranged family, a colorful, dysfunctional group that threatens to drag him into a world just as dangerous as the one he’s trying to escape - and, just maybe, give him a taste of the loving family he’s never had.Manhunt
7.579
Overview:
Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.Roseanne
6.8
Overview:
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.Pan Am
6.4
Overview:
In this modern world, air travel represents the height of luxury and Pan Am is the biggest name in the business. The planes are glamorous, the pilots are rock stars and the stewardesses are the most desirable women in the world. They're trained to handle everything from in-air emergencies to unwanted advances—all without rumpling their pristine uniforms or mussing their hair.Booker
5.1
Overview:
Booker is an American crime drama series starring Richard Grieco that aired on the Fox Network from September 24, 1989 to May 6, 1990. The series is a spin-off of 21 Jump Street and the second installment of the 21 Jump Street series. The character of Dennis Booker was originally a recurring character on that police drama during its third season. The theme song for the series, "Hot in the City", was performed by Billy Idol.Texas
5.7
Overview:
Texas is an American daytime soap opera which aired on NBC from August 4, 1980 until December 31, 1982. It was sponsored and produced by Procter & Gamble Productions at NBC Studios in Brooklyn, New York City. Texas is a spinoff of Another World. It was co-created by head writers John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington, and executive producer Paul Rauch of Another World. Rauch would hold the title of executive producer for the parent series and its spin-off until 1981.Acting
2024Girl From the North Country as Nick Laine
2024His Three Daughters as Vincent
2024Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch as Ol' Cap'n Cotchipee
2024Decoding the Universe (2 Episodes) as Narrator
2023Outrage as Frank Brand
2023When You Finish Saving the World as Roger
2022BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths as Ambassador Jones
2022The Road to Galena as John Baird
2020Incidental Moments of the Day as Richard Apple
2020And So We Come Forth as Richard Apple
2020Tapes as Unknown
2020What Do We Need to Talk About? as Richard Apple
2020That Hopey Changey Thing as Richard Apple
2020Sweet and Sad as Richard Apple
2020Sorry as Richard Apple
2020Regular Singing as Richard Apple
2020Stars in the House (1 Episode) as Self
2020The Assistant as Boss (voice)
2019NOVA: Decoding da Vinci as Narrator (voice)
2019Uncle Vanya as Vanya
2019DC Noir as Sgt. Peters
2019Saving the Dead Sea as Unknown
2019Secrets of the Dead: The Nero Files as Narrator (voice)
2019The Violin Alone as Narrator (voice)
2018Broken Places as Narrator (voice)
2018NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers as Narrator (voice)
2018NOVA: First Face of America as Narrator (voice)
2018Vice as Governor
2017Ghosts of Stonehenge as Narrator (voice)
2017Manhunt (7 Episodes) as Jack Bryant
2017NOVA: Holocaust Escape Tunnel as Narrator (voice)
2017The Gabriels: Election Year in the Life of One Family, Play Three: Women of a Certain Age as George Gabriel
2017The Gabriels: Election Year in the Life of One Family, Play Two: What Did You Expect? as George Gabriel
2017The Gabriels: Election Year in the Life of One Family, Play One: Hungry as George Gabriel
2017NOVA: Why Trains Crash as Narrator (voice)
2017NOVA: Secrets of the Sky Tombs as Narrator (voice)
2016Secrets of the Dead: Graveyard of the Giant Beasts as Narrator (voice)
2016Catfight as Angry Guy
2016NOVA: Iceman Reborn as Narrator (voice)
2016NOVA: Mystery Beneath the Ice as Narrator (voice)
2016NOVA: Life's Rocky Start as Narrator (voice)
2016NOVA: Secret Tunnel Warfare as Narrator (voice)
2015Inside Einstein's Mind: The Enigma of Space and Time as Narrator (voice)
2015Chicago Med (1 Episode) as Cray
2015Secrets of the Dead: The Real Trojan Horse as Narrator (voice)
2015NOVA: Secrets of Noah's Ark as Narrator (voice)
2015Blindspot (10 Episodes) as Bill Weller
2015Dawn of Humanity as Narrator (voice)
2015Sneaky Pete (15 Episodes) as Sam
2015NOVA: The Great Math Mystery as Narrator (voice)
2015Northern Borders as Agent Sanders
2014The Mystery of Mona Lisa as Narrator (voice)
2014The Gathering Swarms as Narrator (voice)
2014True Detective (2 Episodes) as Billy Lee Tuttle
2013NOVA: Cold Case JFK as Narrator (voice)
2013NOVA: Ground Zero Supertower as Self - Narrator (voice)
2013The River as Phil
2013NOVA: Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby? as Narrator (voice)
2012Earth from Space as Narrator (voice)
2012The Man Who Saved the World as Narrator (voice)
2012NOVA: Secrets of the Viking Sword as Narrator (voice)
2011A Novel Romance as Walter Evans
2011Pan Am (3 Episodes) as Douglas Vanderway
2011Person of Interest (9 Episodes) as Special Counsel
2011Unforgettable (1 Episode) as Jonathan Hedstrom
2011I'm Coming Over as Walter
2011Green Lantern as Carl Ferris
2011Adventures in Plymptoons! as Himself
2011Body of Proof (1 Episode) as Harvey Brady
2011The Jewel as Mr. Rothman
2010Nova: Building the Great Cathedrals as Self - Narrator
2010Blue Bloods (1 Episode) as Jimmy Reagan
2010Edge of Darkness as Whitehouse
2010Riddles of the Sphinx as Narrator (voice)
2010Secrets of Stonehenge as Narrator (voice)
2009The Good Wife (2 Episodes) as Judge Hal Ferris
2009I Hate Valentine's Day as Tim the Delivery Guy
2009The Undying as Dr. Russell Lassiter
2008Revolutionary Road as Bart Pollock
2008Cadillac Records as Mr. Feder
2008NOVA: Arctic Dinosaurs as Narrator (voice)
2008The Dissection of Thanksgiving as Cliff
2008Kill the Day as Dr. Susskind
2007NOVA: Judgement Day - Intelligent Design on Trial as Narrator (voice)
2007Greetings from the Shore as Commodore Callaghan
2007Happenstance as Bob
2007The Valley of Light as Howard
2006Wedding Daze as Sheriff
2006Half Nelson as Russ Dunne
2004The Day After Tomorrow as Frank Harris
2004Hair High as Football Announcer (voice)
2003Abby Singer as Kevin's Father
2003D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear as Douglas Duncan
2002Salem Witch Trials as Thomas Putnam
2002Widows (4 Episodes) as Detective John Maynard
2001Dead Dog as Frank Edmonds
2001Law & Order: Criminal Intent (1, 8 Episode) as Harry Rowan, Sr., Joseph Hannah
2001The Last Brickmaker in America as Mike Potter
2001Boss of Bosses as Joseph O'Brien
2001Along Came a Spider as Kyle Craig
2001My Husband's Double Life as Patrick Hennessy Welsh, Timothy Michael Kingsbury
2000Secrets of the Dead (1 Episode) as Narrator (voice)
2000Picnic as Howard Bevens
2000Wonderland (1 Episode) as Ed Butowski
2000Wild Costa Rica as Narrator
1999Tumbleweeds as Dan Miller
1999Music of the Heart as Dan Paxton
1999ATF as Sam Sinclair
1999The Secret Life of Girls as Unknown
1999The Jack Bull as Atty. Gen. Metcalfe
1999The Confession as Jack Renoble
1999Earthly Possessions as Zack Emery
1998The Odd Couple II as Leroy
1998Wrestling with Alligators as Rick
1997For Richer or Poorer as Samuel Yoder
1997The Matchmaker as Senator John McGlory
1997Kiss the Girls as FBI Agent Kyle Craig
1996Daylight as Steven Crighton
1996The Prosecutors as DA Alan Baker
1995Silver Strand as Lucas Hughes
1995Three Wishes as Coach Schramka
1995Down Came a Blackbird as Jan Talbeck
1995The Big Green as Jay Huffer
1995Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years (1 Episode) as Xander
1995Kiss of Death as Federal Agent
1995The Outer Limits (1 Episode) as Ed Barkley
1994New York Undercover (1 Episode) as Howard
1994Angels in the Outfield as Ranch Wilder
1994Nobody's Children as Joe Stevens
1994State of Emergency as Dr. Jeffrey Forrest
1993Rio Shannon as John Cleary
1993My Boyfriend's Back as Sheriff McCloud
1992Hostages as Terry Anderson
1991JFK as Lou Ivon
1991Meeting Venus as Stephen Taylor
1991Defenseless as Bull Dozer
1991V.I. Warshawski as Murray Ryerson
1990Mr. Destiny as Jackie Earle
1990Law & Order (1, 1 Episode) as Nick Taska / Bill Fallon, Defense Attorney Alan Fenwick
1990Northern Exposure (1 Episode) as Dr. John Summer
1990Revealing Evidence - Stalking the Honolulu Strangler as Tom Marshall
1989Glory as Gen. George Crockett Strong
1989Cold Sassy Tree as Clayton McAllister
1989Just Like in the Movies as Ryan Legrand
1989Booker (1 Episode) as Gordon Rudd
1988Roseanne (2 Episodes) as Ziggy
1988The Prince of Pennsylvania as Trooper Joe
1988Tucker: The Man and His Dream as Kirby
1987The Misfit Brigade as Tiny
1986Crime Story (24 Episodes) as Steve Kordo
1986L.A. Law (1 Episode) as Detective Michael Phillips
1985Spenser: For Hire (1 Episode) as Father Crawford
1984Miami Vice (1 Episode) as Det. Tim Duryea
1984A Doctor's Story as Dr. Curtis
1984Kate & Allie (1 Episode) as Tim Merr
1983Cross Creek as Charles Rawlings
1983Eddie Macon's Run as Rudy Potts
1983Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story as Dick Willey
1982Nature (5 Episodes) as Narrator (voice)
1982Hanky Panky as Katz
1981Starstruck as Mr. Miller
1980Texas (3 Episodes) as Seth
1980The Day Christ Died as Peter
1979Starting Over as Larry
1979The Scarlet Letter (4 Episodes) as Robert Salter
1974NOVA (39 Episodes) as Narrator (voice)
1972ABC Afterschool Special (1 Episode) as Mr. Miller
1951Hallmark Hall of Fame (1 Episode) as Howard
Crew
2011Hunting the Edge of Space (2 Episodes) ... Presenter