Jay Footlik

Actor

Jay Footlik was born as Jay Kerry Footlik on October 19, 1965 in Skokie, Illinois. His first professional theatrical appearance was in Studs Terkel's "Working," adapted and directed by Stephen Schwartz at The Goodman Theatre in Chicago. He went on to appear in numerous Chicago productions at Marriott's Lincolnshire Theatre, Second City and others. Jay has appeared on screen in Teen Wolf (1985), Iron Eagle (1986) and Redemption Day (2021); and on television in Chicago Story (1982), The Judge (1986) and Dig (2015). Off screen, Jay served as Special Assistant to President Clinton at the White House and senior Middle East advisor to John Kerry. Jay is the father of three daughters and resides in suburban Washington, DC.

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Known for

Teen Wolf

6.1

Student #1

1985

Redemption Day

4.5

US President(as Jay K. Footlik)

2021

Iron Eagle

5.6

Thatcher

1986

Dig

6.8

TV Mini Series

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Actor

Redemption Day
4.5
- US President (as Jay K. Footlik)
- 2021
Dig
6.8
TV Mini Series
- Special Envoy Dennis Barnett
- Dennis Barnett
- 2015
Iron Eagle
5.6
- Thatcher
- 1986
Teen Wolf
6.1
- Student #1
- 1985
Chicago Story
7.2
TV Series
- Tommy Cooper
- 1982

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Personal details

Alternative name
- Jay K. Footlik
Spouse
- Grace Mozes(divorced, 3 children)
Other works
He acted in Studs Terkel's musical, "Working," at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with David Patrick Kelly, Rex Everhart, Jay Flash Riley, Joe Ponazzeck and Jo Henderson in the cast. Stephen Schwartz was director and adapter. Micki Grant composed music and lyrics. James Taylor composed the Millwork song. Craig Carnelia composed other songs. David Mitchell was scenic designer. Marjorie Slaim was costume designer.