Jay Arlen Jones
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Biography
Jay Arlen Jones (born March 8, 1954) is an American film and television actor, born in Los Angeles, California, and active since the early 1980s. His most recognized role is that of Occam, the African-American slave enlisted as a Patriot fighter by his master, in the Revolutionary War epic The Patriot (2000). After portraying Leon in Eight Legged Freaks (2001), he participated in the short film Nines and the television film The Least Among You (2009), but has not appeared onscreen since.
Known For
Filmography
The Least Among You
2009
as Jojo
Eight Legged Freaks
2002
as Leon
Carman: The Champion
2001
as Johnny
The Patriot
2000
as Occam
A Texas Funeral
1999
as Otis
Life
1999
as Bagman
Cloned
1997
as Father of Newborn
Assault on Dome 4
1996
as Goon #1
Nowhere Man
1995
as Inmate
Nowhere Man
1995
as Joe Carter / Dr. Novak
Sister, Sister
1994
as Preacher
Extreme Justice
1993
as Nash
Relentless 3
1993
as Angry Man
Melrose Place
1992
as Detective Griffith
Melrose Place
1992
as Detective Pavone
Vital Signs
1990
as Paramedic
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Manager
The Flash
1990
as Wayne Cotrell
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Bartender
Satan's Princess
1989
as Black Romeo
Twins
1988
as Mover #1
Night of the Creeps
1986
as Cop in Station
Knots Landing
1979
as Bank Teller