Jay Paulson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

18Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: May 29, 1978

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Jay Paulson

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joseph Andrew "Jay" Hughes Paulson (born in St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, Manhattan, on May 29, 1978) is an American actor. Jay graduated UCLA in 2001 with B.A. in History and is a lifetime member of The Actors Studio. He also ran the 22nd Annual Los Angeles Marathon in 4:50:13, March 4, 2007. He is a practicing Theravadin Buddhist. He is also a vegan and is married to Courtney Paulson née Kohl, July 19, 2008. They have a son, Leland "Lee" Kohl Paulson born July 17, 2009.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jay Paulson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jay Paulson's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jay Paulson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Killers of the Flower Moon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jay Paulson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jay Paulson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) movie poster

★7.4

Killers of the Flower Moon: When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI

Killers of the Flower Moon

2023•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

Go: A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic chain of events.

Go

1999•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

Knox Goes Away: A contract killer, after being diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, is presented with the opportunity to redee

Knox Goes Away

2024•Action

★6.5

★6.5

Imaginary Heroes: Matt Travis is good-looking, popular, and his school's best competitive swimmer, so everyone is shocked when he inexplic

Imaginary Heroes

2004•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

Rust Creek: When an overachieving college senior makes a wrong turn, her road trip becomes a life-changing fight for survival in rur

Rust Creek

2019•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jay Paulson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Knox Goes Away	Detective Gelfuso	Hit	Similar →
2023	Killers of the Flower Moon	Car Salesman	Hit	Similar →
2019	The Laundromat	Pastor Conners	Average	Similar →
2019	Rust Creek	Lowell	Average	Similar →
2014	Lucky Bastard	Dave G.	Flop	Similar →
2012	Black Rock	Derek	Flop	Similar →
2009	The Marc Pease Experience	Gerry	Flop	Similar →
2007	Burning Annie	Sam	Flop	Similar →
2005	Partner(s)	John	Average	Similar →
2004	Imaginary Heroes	Vern	Hit	Similar →
2003	Rolling Kansas	Dave Murphy	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Apartment Complex	-	Flop	Similar →
1999	Go	Loop	Hit	Similar →
1999	Stranger in My House	Alan	Flop	Similar →
1998	Permanent Midnight	Phoenix Punk	Average	Similar →
1998	Can't Hardly Wait	Murphy Pelan	Average	Similar →
1997	Academy Boyz	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Trial by Fire	-	Flop	Similar →

Jay Paulson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jay Paulson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Paulson is "Killers of the Flower Moon" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Jay Paulson acted in?

Jay Paulson has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jay Paulson?

Other notable films include "Go", "Knox Goes Away", and "Imaginary Heroes".