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Jason Stuart

Jason Stuart

Actor · Born January 13, 1959 (67) · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Jason Stuart is a prolific character actor & stand-up comic. Born in the Bronx and raised in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles, and now residing in Palm Springs and lives next door to his 85 year old Jewish mother Gloria, but does not live with her! Stuart is a self-described insecure Jewish kid who turned to theatre and performing to mask his emerging sexual identity. He confesses, "Barbra Streisand in "Funny Girl" saved my life". Streisand inspired him in such a deep way that was indescribable, and like many other gay men of a certain age...ironically found himself attracted to Omar Sharif. He has concurred type casting by playing "Joseph Randall" a heterosexual, Christian, plantation owner in 1831. A major supporting role in one of the most talked about films in recent history in "The Birth Of A Nation" from filmmaker Nate Parker. The drama reflected the prejudice he's fought against his entire life and gave him the kinda confidence that he has today. Stuart, a LGBTQ rights advocate through his subtle characterizations, reflects his enlightenment to his life's calling by combining his humanitarian beliefs with his mastery of the craft of acting. As a teenager he played Santa Claus in a play. Wearing a fat suit afforded him the insight that being a Jewish and closeted gay teenager was like wearing a Santa fat suit. Being a huge fan of "I Love Lucy," Stuart saw Ms. Ball got the biggest laughs when she was pregnant. He realized the key to great acting is doing the unexpected, and performed the role as if he was "Lucy" pregnant! A formula that's worked for him, and he hasn't looked back since. Hollywood began to take notice by casting him in films like "Kindergarten Cop," "Vegas Vacation," and TV shows like "The Closer" and "My Wife & Kids." Frustrated by years of living in the closet, Jason chose to come out publicly on an infamous episode of Geraldo Rivera focused on "Unconventional Comedians." He went on to guesting on shows as "Goliath" opposite JK Simons, "Love" from comedy guru Judd Apatow, and indie films like "Tangerine" from filmmaker Sean Baker and "Love is Strange" opposite John Lithgow and Alfred Molina. But Stuart hit comedy gold with his co-star & co-creator Mitch Hara for their Amazon comedy series "Smothered" for which won the Indie Series Awards for Best Actor In A Comedy, which lead to a wave of interest for Stuart & Hara as "Content Creators", hitting a nerve in the zeitgeist and giving his them new material, energy, and a purpose. Their motto is "we do not wait for permission to create". They are now in post production on season 2 which will drop in the fall. These days, Jason keeps his comedy chops polished through stand-up gigs all over the country with his recent comedy album "I'm The Daddy And I Have Candy" that's been featured on Sirius XM radio. Jason's also an in demand speaker on diversity in the workplace with his autobiography "Shut Up, I'm Talking!". In addition, he serves as the National Co-Chairman of the Sag-Aftra Lgbtq Committee, which he co-created in 2004. He's also recently completed a number of projects that are streaming with diverse roles such as the thriller "Immortal" opposite Sam Levine & starring Dylan Baker & Tony Todd, the action film "Abducted" on Showtime (playing detectives in both) and a starring role in the indie drama "Hank" from director Hongyu "Neo" Li, about a couple who consider an open relationship, which continues to earn high praise at numerous festivals, including winning the Best LGBTQ Short at The Los Angeles International Film Festival and was also nominated for Best Actor at the Glendale International Film Festival. Stuart, one of the busiest and respected actors & stand-up comic's, always remembers the genius of Lucille Ball and the words of Viola Davis, that "My dreams had to be bigger than my fears." Stuart keeps his eye on the big prize: A substantial role in a major Hollywood feature film. But always remembers where he came from "My Dad, who passed a 10 years ago, was a Jewish immigrant who always said to me (in a thick Polish accent, "When you go to the interview, wear a tie and show them you mean business". Stuart took that to mean, "Be your best self". And that's who he strives to be.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 13, 1959 (67)
From
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 71 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Up 7% in 30 days

What are Jason Stuart's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 32nd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
35%
Bonds
30%
Survival
12%
Morality
9%
Society
9%
Power
5%
Self-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 10 · Serious 2 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 12 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 7 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 8 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 4
Shadow
2 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
5
Tense
3
Melancholic
4
Hopeful
4
Warm
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jason Stuart's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 33 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (20).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jason Stuart's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

71 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Only Bears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Frank Shawn

  • Laugh Proud(2024)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Garlic Parmesan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Improvisor / Dad

  • Discovering Ella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Charles Buchanan

  • Another Coffeehouse Chronicles Movie(2022)

    as Jamie

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • DIVOS!(2020)

    as Barry Cruise

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Tribes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Henrick

  • Immortal(2019)

    as Joe

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Hóllyweird (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Trew

  • American Bistro(2019)

    as Sheldon Crassus

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Smothered (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 15 episodes · Creator · Writer · as Ralph

  • The Infiltrators (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Agent Jensen

  • The Fare(2018)

    as The Dispatcher

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Guest House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Ray

  • Viva Diva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Steven

  • Like Father (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Lenny

  • Breaking the Rules (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Open (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Goliath(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Charles

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Birth of a Nation(2016)

    as Joseph Randall

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Hush Up Sweet Charlotte(2015)

    as Mr. Wills

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Tangerine(2015)

    as Joe the Doorman

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Baby Steps(2015)

    as Dr. Schwartz

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Coffee House Chronicles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sleepy Hollow(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Curator

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Big Gay Love(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Goodbye World(2013)

    as Apartment Manager

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • K-11(2012)

    as Prison Laundry Trustee

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Home Invasion(2012)

    as Maurice

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • BearCity 2: The Proposal(2012)

    as Scott-O

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Walk a Mile in My Pradas(2011)

    as Dr. Feist

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Finding Mr. Wright(2011)

    as Phillip

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Gay Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Darryl

  • FutureStates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Ronald Kopstein

  • The Pit and the Pendulum(2009)

    as Father

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Ping Pong Playa(2007)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Richard

  • The Secret Life of the American Teenager(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Hotel Manager

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Jason Stuart: Making It to the Middle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Writer · Actor

  • Coffee Date(2006)

    as Clayton

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Puff, Puff, Pass(2006)

    as Chet

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Event Director

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Closer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Greg Lewis

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Love Lounge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Fat Actress(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as McG's Assistant

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • House(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Adam Brown

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • A Day Without a Mexican(2004)

    as Restaurant Manager

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • George Lopez(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Sales Managerr

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Dawg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Photographer

  • 10 Attitudes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Producer · Story · as Josh Stevens

  • My Wife and Kids(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · as Dr. Steven Michael Thomas

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Huntress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Talk Show Host

  • Get Your Stuff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Jason

  • Lost & Found(1999)

    as Jewelry Store Manager

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Providence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Stage Manager

  • Charmed(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Martin

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Gia(1998)

    as Booker #2

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Will & Grace(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Stuart

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Vegas Vacation(1997)

    as Buffet Guy

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Murder One(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Chip

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Cyber Bandits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Street vendor

  • SeaQuest 2032(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Motivational Speaker

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • The John Larroquette Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Chris

  • NYPD Mounted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Vincent

  • Kindergarten Cop(1990)

    as Male Hairstylist

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Cross My Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Waiter

  • Can You Feel Me Dancing?(1986)

    as DeeJay

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Motel Manager

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Redlining (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director · Writer · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 89th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 71 titles, 70 of them dated from 1984 to 2026; peak year 2017.

Biggest box office

Baby Steps (2015)

$262K worldwide

Highest rated

The Fare (2018)

Midcredits 59th

Most popular right now

Puff, Puff, Pass (2006)

Film career

19842026

Peak 2017 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1987Screen debut· Cross My Heart
  • 2018Career best· The Fare

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting71 of 71: 67 only acting, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score46thDirecting1 of 71: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting4 of 71: 0 only writing, 4 with another roleProducing1 of 71: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 71: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

71 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 4 of them.

By decade

1980s3 · acting1990s13 · acting2000s20 · 20 acting · 2 crew2010s27 · 27 acting · 1 crew2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
8707

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Jason Stuart's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 33rd percentile, the median of all 27; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 30th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th14
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th13

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 42 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

DIVOS! (2020)

91st percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Tangerine (2015)

Midcredits 88th · 74% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 27. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Jason Stuart work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jason Stuart's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Howard Wexler shares the most, 2.

Cinematographers

Producers