Jefferson Mays
American actor · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1965 · age 61
Lewis Jefferson Mays is an American actor. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, a Helen Hayes Award, a Lucille Lortel Award, two Drama Desk Awards, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and three Obie Awards.
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Los VampiresFilm, George Wilmore2025
RebuildingFilm, Mr. Cassidy2022
JuliaSeries, Albert Duhamel2021
The Tragedy of MacbethFilm, Doctor2020
Perry MasonSeries, Virgil Sheets
Charles Dickens' A Christmas CarolFilm, 2020Writer2019
I Am the NightSeries, George Hodel2017
Rebel in the RyeFilm, William Maxwell2015
Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtSeries, Daddy (voice)
I Am MichaelFilm, 2015Preacher Teacher2014
Inherent ViceFilm, Dr. Threeply2013
The AmericansSeries, Walter Taffet2008
FringeSeries, Nicholas Boone2006
The Notorious Bettie PageFilm, Little John2005
The CloserSeries, Dr. Easton
The FightFilm, 20052004Theatre World AwardAwardTony Award for Best Actor in a PlayAward
AlfieFilm, 2004Dr. Miranda Kulp2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries, Keifer Gates1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries, Carl Rudnick1998
Cousin BetteFilm, Stidmann1997
Hudson River BluesFilm, Eric1994
Some Folks Call It a Sling BladeFilm, Gerry Woolridge1993
Grey KnightFilm, Martin Bradley1990
Law & OrderSeries, Mr. Olson1965Born8 June 1965
Los VampiresFilm, George Wilmore2025RebuildingFilm, Mr. Cassidy2022JuliaSeries, Albert Duhamel2021The Tragedy of MacbethFilm, Doctor2020Perry MasonSeries, Virgil SheetsCharles Dickens' A Christmas CarolFilm, 2020Writer2019I Am the NightSeries, George Hodel2017Rebel in the RyeFilm, William Maxwell2015Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtSeries, Daddy (voice)I Am MichaelFilm, 2015Preacher Teacher2014Inherent ViceFilm, Dr. Threeply2013The AmericansSeries, Walter Taffet2008FringeSeries, Nicholas Boone2006The Notorious Bettie PageFilm, Little John2005The CloserSeries, Dr. EastonThe FightFilm, 20052004Theatre World AwardAwardTony Award for Best Actor in a PlayAwardAlfieFilm, 2004Dr. Miranda Kulp2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries, Keifer Gates1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries, Carl Rudnick1998Cousin BetteFilm, Stidmann1997Hudson River BluesFilm, Eric1994Some Folks Call It a Sling BladeFilm, Gerry Woolridge1993Grey KnightFilm, Martin Bradley1990Law & OrderSeries, Mr. Olson1965Born8 June 1965People around Jefferson
George Hickenlooper Directed Grey Knight (1993)
Joel Coen Directed The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Stephen Root Also in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Scott Rudin Produced The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
Brendan Gleeson Also in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Sarah Paulson Also in The Notorious Bettie Page (2005)
Katherine Waterston Also in Perry Mason and Inherent Vice
Gretchen Mol Also in Perry Mason
Hope Davis Also in Perry Mason and Rebel in the Rye
Lili Taylor Also in Perry Mason
Carter Burwell Wrote The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Ralph Ineson Also in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Danny Strong Directed Rebel in the Rye (2017)
Deniz Gamze Ergüven Directed Perry Mason
Mary Harron Directed The Notorious Bettie Page (2005)
Megan Ellison Produced The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Tim Van Patten Directed Perry Mason
Ahna O'Reilly Also in I Am Michael and Curated
Bruce Cohen Produced Rebel in the Rye (2017)
John Wells Produced The Notorious Bettie Page (2005)
Ethan Coen Produced The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Christine Vachon Produced The Notorious Bettie Page (2005)
Robert B. Weide Directed How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)
JoAnne Sellar Produced Inherent Vice (2015)
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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs 2018
The Tragedy of Macbeth 2021
Rebel in the Rye 2017
The Giver 2014
Rebuilding 2025
Also in Deutsch
Filmography 26
46 credits on file
Television 18
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1965 · age 61
