Biography

Jay Stein was born on June 17, 1937 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Jay was a production manager, known for Back to the Future... The Ride (1991) and Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks (2025). Jay was married to Connie. Jay died on November 5, 2025 in Bend, Oregon, USA.

Was Assistant Studio Manager before being tapped to run the Tour in 1967 due to his relationships with the creative folks at the studio. When he took over, the Studio Tour consisted of two trams and a Quonset hut on Lankershim Blvd.

Was responsible for expanding the Universal Studios Hollywood Tour, opening the Universal Amphitheatre, acquired the Yosemite Park and Curry Company and operated the concessions within Yosemite National Park, and founding the amusement park and resort complex Universal Studios Florida.

Started in the mailroom at MCA in October 1959 and within six months moved into the Revue Studios Production Office.

Chairman and CEO of the MCA (Music Corporation of America) Recreation Services Group.

Was inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame in 1999.