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Jay Adler

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jay Adler (September 26, 1896 – September 23, 1978) was an American actor in theater, television, and film. Born in New York City, he was the eldest son of actors Jacob and Sara Adler, and the brother of five actor siblings, including stage actor Luther and drama coach Stella
Born: Fri, Sep 25 1896
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Sep 23 1978
Jay Adler is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Macon County Line
Macon County Line
Jay Adler was 77 in Macon County Line as 'Impound Yard Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1974
Poster of Bummer
Bummer
Jay Adler was 76 in Bummer as 'Sid Rosen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1973
Poster of Grave of the Vampire
Grave of the Vampire
Jay Adler was 75 in Grave of the Vampire as 'Zach'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1972
Poster of The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
Jay Adler was 73 in The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go as 'Dr. Yul'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Family Jewels
The Family Jewels
Jay Adler was 68 in The Family Jewels as 'Attorney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1965
Poster of Who's Got the Action?
Who's Got the Action?
Jay Adler was 66 in Who's Got the Action? as 'Motorist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1962
Poster of Belle Sommers
Belle Sommers
Jay Adler was 65 in Belle Sommers
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1962
Poster of The Lawbreakers
The Lawbreakers
Jay Adler was 64 in The Lawbreakers as 'Abe Hirsch'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1961
Poster of All the Fine Young Cannibals
All the Fine Young Cannibals
Jay Adler was 63 in All the Fine Young Cannibals as 'Sammy Trist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1960
Poster of The Story on Page One
The Story on Page One
Jay Adler was 63 in The Story on Page One as 'Lauber (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Curse of the Undead
Curse of the Undead
Jay Adler was 62 in Curse of the Undead as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1959
Poster of Saddle the Wind
Saddle the Wind
Jay Adler was 61 in Saddle the Wind as 'Hank (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1958
Poster of Seven Guns to Mesa
Seven Guns to Mesa
Jay Adler was 61 in Seven Guns to Mesa as 'Ben Avery'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1958
Poster of The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov
Jay Adler was 61 in The Brothers Karamazov as 'Pawnbroker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1958
Poster of Hell on Devil's Island
Hell on Devil's Island
Jay Adler was 60 in Hell on Devil's Island as 'Toto'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 1957
Poster of Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success
Jay Adler was 60 in Sweet Smell of Success as 'Manny Davis (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1957
Poster of Crime of Passion
Crime of Passion
Jay Adler was 60 in Crime of Passion as 'Mr. Nalence'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1956
Poster of The Catered Affair
The Catered Affair
Jay Adler was 59 in The Catered Affair as 'Sam Leiter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1956
Poster of The Killing
The Killing
Jay Adler was 59 in The Killing as 'Leo the Loanshark'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1956
Poster of Runaway Daughters
Runaway Daughters
Jay Adler was 59 in Runaway Daughters as 'Mr. Rubeck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1956
Poster of Man with the Gun
Man with the Gun
Jay Adler was 59 in Man with the Gun as 'Cal (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1955
Poster of Illegal
Illegal
Jay Adler was 59 in Illegal as 'Joseph Carter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1955
Poster of Love Me or Leave Me
Love Me or Leave Me
Jay Adler was 58 in Love Me or Leave Me as 'Orry'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 1955
Poster of Murder Is My Beat
Murder Is My Beat
Jay Adler was 58 in Murder Is My Beat as 'Bartender Louie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1955
Poster of The Big Combo
The Big Combo
Jay Adler was 58 in The Big Combo as 'Detective Sam Hill'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1955
Poster of Down Three Dark Streets
Down Three Dark Streets
Jay Adler was 57 in Down Three Dark Streets as 'Uncle Max - aka Charles Martell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1954
Poster of The Long Wait
The Long Wait
Jay Adler was 57 in The Long Wait as 'Joe the Bellhop'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1954
Poster of 99 River Street
99 River Street
Jay Adler was 56 in 99 River Street as 'Christopher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1953
Poster of Vice Squad
Vice Squad
Jay Adler was 56 in Vice Squad as 'Frankie Pierce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1953
Poster of The Juggler
The Juggler
Jay Adler was 56 in The Juggler as 'Papa Sander - Susy's Father (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1953
Poster of The Bad and the Beautiful
The Bad and the Beautiful
Jay Adler was 56 in The Bad and the Beautiful as 'Mr. Z (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1952
Poster of Assignment: Paris
Assignment: Paris
Jay Adler was 55 in Assignment: Paris as 'Henry (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1952
Poster of Dreamboat
Dreamboat
Jay Adler was 55 in Dreamboat as 'Desk Clerk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1952
Poster of The Turning Point
The Turning Point
Jay Adler was 55 in The Turning Point as 'Sammy Lester (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1952
Poster of My Six Convicts
My Six Convicts
Jay Adler was 55 in My Six Convicts as 'Steve Kopac'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1952
Poster of Scandal Sheet
Scandal Sheet
Jay Adler was 55 in Scandal Sheet as 'Bailey (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1952
Poster of Cry Danger
Cry Danger
Jay Adler was 54 in Cry Danger as 'Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of Three Secrets
Three Secrets
Jay Adler was 54 in Three Secrets as 'Editor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1950
Poster of The Underworld Story
The Underworld Story
Jay Adler was 53 in The Underworld Story as 'Munsey's Assistant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1950
Poster of Murder in Soho
Murder in Soho
Jay Adler was 42 in Murder in Soho as 'Drunk with two girls'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1939
Poster of The Saint in New York
The Saint in New York
Jay Adler was 41 in The Saint in New York as 'Eddie (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1938
Poster of Penrod and His Twin Brother
Penrod and His Twin Brother
Jay Adler was 41 in Penrod and His Twin Brother as 'Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1938
Poster of No Time to Marry
No Time to Marry
Jay Adler was 41 in No Time to Marry as 'Hess'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1938

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Jay Adler was 66+ in The Fugitive as 'Arthur Tibbetts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Barbara Stanwyck Show
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Jay Adler was 63+ in The Barbara Stanwyck Show as 'Waxman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Jay Adler was 63+ in Checkmate as 'Baines'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Jay Adler was 63+ in The Detectives as 'Chickie Meyers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Jay Adler was 63+ in The Untouchables as 'Sammy Archer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Jay Adler was 63+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Tramp, Gibbons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Jay Adler was 62+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Dave Levenson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Jay Adler was 61+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Ferris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Jay Adler was 60+ in Perry Mason as 'Herman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Jay Adler was 60+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Bottellini'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of The Lone Wolf
The Lone Wolf
Jay Adler was 57+ in The Lone Wolf as 'Anton Morgay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1954
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Jay Adler was 56+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'Pawnbroker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952