Jay Thomas - Actor Profile

Jay Thomas

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
38Total Films
9.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 12, 1948
Birth Place: Kermit, Texas, USA

Jay Thomas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jay Thomas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jay Thomas's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Jay Thomas's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ghosts and the Afterlife, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jay Thomas Movies Ranked

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

★9.6
Ghosts and the Afterlife (2021) movie poster
★9.6

Ghosts and the Afterlife: Documentary exploring the subject of the existence of the afterlife based on 12 years of research conducted by doctors,

Ghosts and the Afterlife

2021•Documentary
★8.3
Horrorween (2012) movie poster
★8.3

Horrorween: Some young entrepreneurs strike it rich and then move into a high class neighborhood. They try to impress their new cele

Horrorween

2012•Comedy
★7.4
Ultimate Jordan (2001) movie poster
★7.4

Ultimate Jordan: Marking 20 years since Michael Jordan's celebrated arrival in the NBA, this truly historic 3-disc Collector's Edition ch

Ultimate Jordan

2001•Documentary
★7.2
Michael Jordan: Come Fly with Me (1989) movie poster
★7.2

Michael Jordan: Come Fly with Me: Get an inside look at Michael at home, on the golf course and in the air. Features rare footage from his days at the Uni

Michael Jordan: Come Fly with Me

1989•Documentary
★7.0
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) movie poster
★7.0

Mr. Holland's Opus: In 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced it's just a small o

Mr. Holland's Opus

1995•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jay Thomas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Ghosts and the Afterlife Self - Emmy Award Winning Actor & Comedian Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Trials of Cate McCall Loncraine Average Similar →
2012 Horrorween Two Headed Monster Super Hit Similar →
2011 Talker JJ Justice Flop Similar →
2011 National Lampoon's Snatched Roger Byamm Flop Similar →
2010 Sex Tax: Based on a True Story Charles Taylor Flop Similar →
2009 The Pool Boys Martin 'Marty' Sperling Average Similar →
2009 The Spirit of '76 Benjamin Franklin Flop Similar →
2009 Labor Pains Garth Flop Similar →
2006 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Easter Bunny Average Similar →
2004 Teacher's Pet Barry Anger (voice) Average Similar →
2002 The Santa Clause 2 Easter Bunny Average Similar →
2002 Dragonfly Hal Hit Similar →
2002 Monday Night Mayhem Pete Rozelle Flop Similar →
2001 Ultimate Jordan Narrator Hit Similar →
2001 A Letter from My Father Tom Flop Similar →
2000 An American Daughter Timber Tucker Flop Similar →
1999 The Big Tease Tony Bolero (uncredited) Average Similar →
1999 Last Chance Artie Average Similar →
1999 Stranger in My House Ray Young Flop Similar →
1998 My Date with the President's Daughter Charles Fletcher Hit Similar →
1998 Monkey Business Tedesco (voice) Flop Similar →
1998 The Adventures of Ragtime Lester Waylin Flop Similar →
1997 A Smile Like Yours Steve Harris Flop Similar →
1997 Desert's Edge Hewitt Flop Similar →
1997 Killing Mr. Griffin Mr. Griffin Flop Similar →
1996 Encino Woman Marvin Reckler Flop Similar →
1996 A Husband, a Wife and a Lover Eric McKeever Flop Similar →
1995 Mr. Holland's Opus Bill Meister Hit Similar →
1992 Straight Talk Zim Zimmerman Average Similar →
1990 Little Vegas Bobby Flop Similar →
1990 Miracle Landing Ed Meyer, Maui Tower Supervisor Average Similar →
1989 Michael Jordan: Come Fly with Me Narrator Hit Similar →
1988 Justin Case Delivery Man Flop Similar →
1987 The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party Announcer Flop Similar →
1985 The Gig Rick Valentine Hit Similar →
1984 C.H.U.D. Cop in Diner Average Similar →
1979 Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall Self Flop Similar →

Jay Thomas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jay Thomas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Thomas is "Ghosts and the Afterlife" with a rating of 9.6/10.

How many movies has Jay Thomas acted in?

Jay Thomas has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jay Thomas?

Other notable films include "Horrorween", "Ultimate Jordan", and "Michael Jordan: Come Fly with Me".

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