--- name: "Jay Mohr" canonical: "https://film.one/person/jay-mohr" fi1m_id: "jay-mohr" imdb_id: "nm0001542" tmdb_id: 12217 wikidata_id: "Q492321" roles: ["Actor"] born: "23 August 1970" reviewed_on_fi1m: 3 average_fi1m_score: 61 average_as: "actor" average_over: 3 updated: "2026-10-23T04:11:08.548155+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Jay Mohr ## Identity Jay Mohr - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jay-mohr - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** jay-mohr - **IMDb ID:** nm0001542 - **TMDB ID:** 12217 - **Wikidata ID:** Q492321 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Mohr, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q492321, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001542/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12217 Actor. Born 23 August 1970 in Verona, New Jersey, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 23 August 1970, Verona, New Jersey, USA - **Active:** 1996–present - **Also known as:** Jon Ferguson Mohr, جی مهر - **Average Fi1m score:** 61, as actor, over 3 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 81 (1), 2000s 32 (1), 2020s 70 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 61 to 57 across 3 titles - **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 2, Drama 2, Sport 2, Action 1, History 1, Romance 1 - **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $371m across 3 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Mohr, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q492321, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001542/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12217 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*Jerry Maguire*](https://film.one/film/jerry-maguire.md) (81) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Air*](https://film.one/film/air.md) (70) - **The Roku Channel:** [*The Adventures of Pluto Nash*](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-pluto-nash.md) (32) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Jay Mohr > Jay Mohr is good at making an unpleasant man worth listening to. His quick delivery suits rivals and operators; the limitation is how often his parts ask for the same abrasive confidence. Bob Sugar talks fast, and Jay Mohr makes that confidence irritating on purpose. As the rival sports agent in Cameron Crowe's *Jerry Maguire* (1996), he has a clear use for the brash delivery of his stand-up work. We laughed at Sugar because Mohr's sharp timing makes the man's abrasiveness funny without making him agreeable. Crowe's generous romantic comedy has room for someone this disagreeable. The part was his film breakthrough, and it remains a sensible place to begin with him. Our enthusiasm for *Jerry Maguire* rests chiefly on Tom Cruise, Renée Zellweger and Cuba Gooding Jr., but Sugar helps explain why Mohr kept being cast as slick, fast-talking men. He can make a rival worth watching without asking us to excuse him. The limitation is that another agent or producer can start to seem like another opportunity to do the same thing, rather than a fresh character. His first leading film role, Nick opposite Jennifer Aniston in *Picture Perfect* (1997), offered a route beyond the supporting parts. But the Hollywood producer Peter Dragon in *Action* (1999) was a more obvious use of his brash, rapid delivery. Leading *Gary Unmarried* (2008–2010) later gave him the divorced father Gary Brooks, while the film work continued largely in supporting parts. We would be wary of mistaking that repeated casting for the limit of what he can do. By *Air* (2023), where he plays John Fisher for Ben Affleck, Mohr is back in a supporting role in a sports-business story. The film is quick, funny and well played, though its account of Nike signing Michael Jordan stays too close to the corporation's version. Matt Damon and Viola Davis are its chief attractions for us. It is a useful supporting credit, but not the film we would choose to explain Mohr's appeal. What we would like more of is the timing, with less reliance on the familiar slickness. A part need not make him nicer, but it should give him something beyond another fast sales pitch. Start with *Jerry Maguire*, provided there is time for a romantic comedy that takes longer than it needs to. ## Biography Jay Mohr is an American actor and comedian. Born Jon Ferguson Mohr on 23 August 1970 in Verona, New Jersey, he began performing stand-up comedy as a teenager and gained national attention as a featured cast member on the sketch comedy series *Saturday Night Live* from 1993 to 1995. Mohr made his feature film debut in *Jerry Maguire* (1996) as sports agent Bob Sugar. He has appeared in films including *Small Soldiers* (1998), *Pay It Forward* (2000), *Street Kings* (2008), *Hereafter* (2010) and *Air* (2023) as John Fisher. On television he played Professor Rick Payne in *Ghost Whisperer* (2006–2008) and the title role in the sitcom *Gary Unmarried* (2008–2010). He also voiced characters in *The Simpsons* and *Family Guy*. *Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, allmovie.com.* ## On Fi1m (3) - *Air* (2023), Fi1m 70, as John Fisher — [page](https://film.one/film/air.md) - *The Adventures of Pluto Nash* (2002), Fi1m 32, as Tony Francis — [page](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-pluto-nash.md) - *Jerry Maguire* (1996), Fi1m 81, as Bob Sugar — [page](https://film.one/film/jerry-maguire.md) ## Complete filmography (78) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Come What May* (2026), Actor - *Bull Run* (2025), as Abernathy - *Holy Cash* (2024), as Actor - *Max Dagan* (2024), as Dr. Gene Connors - *Mr. Birchum* (2024), series, as Coach Murphy (voice) - *Sweet Dreams* (2024), as Frank - *Powder Pup* (2024), as Alec Masterson - *Air* (2023), as John Fisher — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/air.md) - *The Cleaning Lady* (2022), series, as Councilman Eric Knight - *Jay Mohr: Altamont* (2021), Writer - *Jay Mohr: American Treasure* (2020), Writer - *Hunter's Moon* (2020), as Thomas Delaney - *Hollow Point* (2019), as Trigger - *Drowning* (2019), as Henry - *PawParazzi* (2019), as Sydney Flow - *American Nightmares* (2018), as Raymond - *All About Nina* (2018), as Mike - *Party Boat* (2017), as Officer Walsh - *The Mick* (2017), series, as Bert - *American Housewife* (2016), series, as Alan - *Road Hard* (2015), as Jack Taylor - *BoJack Horseman* (2014), series, as Jurj Clooners / Foggy St. Jerusalem / TV Doctor (voice) — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/bojack-horseman.md) - *The 7D* (2014), series, as King Groucharoonie (voice), Suave Seashell (voice) - *Dumbbells* (2014), as Harold - *The Incredible Burt Wonderstone* (2013), as Rick the Implausible - *Jay Mohr: Funny for a Girl* (2012), Writer - *Applebaum* (2012), as Al Hockey - *A Christmas Wedding Tail* (2011), as Rusty (voice) - *Suburgatory* (2011), series, as Steven Royce — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/suburgatory.md) - *Hereafter* (2010), as Billy - *Lonely Street* (2009), as Bubba Mabry · Producer - *Gary Unmarried* (2008), series, as Gary Brooks - *Street Kings* (2008), as Sgt. Mike Clady - *Even Money* (2007), as Augie - *Christmas Do-Over* (2006), as Kevin - *The Groomsmen* (2006), as Cousin Mike Sullivan - *Ghost Whisperer* (2005), series, as Rick Payne - *Ghost whisperer* (2005), series, as Rick Payne - *King's Ransom* (2005), as Corey - *Are We There Yet?* (2005), as Marty - *Seeing Other People* (2004), as Ed - *Las Vegas* (2003), series, as Martin Levson - *Jay Mohr: My Turn* (2003), Writer - *CSI: Miami* (2002), series, as Aaron Schecter - *Fastlane* (2002), series, as Roland Hill - *S1m0ne* (2002), as Hal Sinclair - *The Adventures of Pluto Nash* (2002), as Tony Francis — Fi1m 32, [page](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-pluto-nash.md) - *Monk* (2002), series, as Harrison Powell - *Speaking of Sex* (2001), as Dan - *Scrubs* (2001), series, as Dr. Peter Fisher - *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Nyle Brite - *Night Visions* (2001), series, as Lieut. Dale Stillman (segment "Reunion") - *Black River* (2001), as Boyd 'Bo' Aikens - *Beyond the Glory* (2001), series, Actor - *Pay It Forward* (2000), as Chris Chandler - *Cherry Falls* (2000), as Leonard Marliston - *Olive, the Other Reindeer* (1999), as Tim (voice) - *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Taylor Reid — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md) - *Action* (1999), series, as Peter Dragon - *Go* (1999), as Zack - *200 Cigarettes* (1999), as Jack - *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Joe Pesci (voice), Logan (voice), Wilshard Watkins (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md) - *Playing by Heart* (1998), as Mark - *Jane Austen's Mafia!* (1998), as Anthony Cortino - *Small Soldiers* (1998), as Larry Benson - *Paulie* (1998), as Benny / Paulie (voice) - *From the Earth to the Moon* (1998), series, as Brett Hutchins - *The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue* (1997), as Mack (voice) - *Suicide Kings* (1997), as Brett Campbell - *Picture Perfect* (1997), as Nick - *Jerry Maguire* (1996), as Bob Sugar — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/jerry-maguire.md) - *Local Heroes* (1996), series, Actor - *The Barefoot Executive* (1995), as Matt - *The Jeff Foxworthy Show* (1995), series, as Wayne Foxworthy - *For Better or Worse* (1995), as Dwayne - *Camp Wilder* (1992), series, as Dorfman - *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Christopher Walken (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md) - *California Skate*, as Rafe ## Gallery - ![Jay Mohr](https://film.one/media/person/21383/gallery-eebc6eab36c3.jpg) Jay Mohr — Morten Skovgaard, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Jay_Mohr_at_BlizzCon_2009_%282%29.jpg/1280px-Jay_Mohr_at_BlizzCon_2009_%282%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![BlizzCon 2010](https://film.one/media/person/21383/gallery-19ac31ce1bf1.jpg) BlizzCon 2010 — Morten Skovgaard, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/BlizzCon_2010_12.jpg/1280px-BlizzCon_2010_12.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![BlizzCon 2010](https://film.one/media/person/21383/gallery-91e5d4d790b6.jpg) BlizzCon 2010 — brendan-c, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Blizzcon_2010_-_Friday_114.jpg/1280px-Blizzcon_2010_-_Friday_114.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![BlizzCon 2010](https://film.one/media/person/21383/gallery-abd8555dbff8.jpg) BlizzCon 2010 — brendan-c, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/Blizzcon_2010_-_Friday_115.jpg/1280px-Blizzcon_2010_-_Friday_115.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Jay Mohr](https://film.one/media/person/21383/gallery-a41693b7e218.jpg) Jay Mohr — Image via TMDB - ![Jay Mohr](https://film.one/media/person/21383/gallery-8b7118ccf353.jpg) Jay Mohr — Image via TMDB - ![Jay Mohr](https://film.one/media/person/21383/gallery-6edf8a4bf0c7.jpg) Jay Mohr — Image via TMDB - ![BlizzCon 2010](https://film.one/media/person/21383/gallery-b7d28496bdf3.jpg) BlizzCon 2010 — brendan-c, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Blizzcon_2010_-_Friday_116.jpg/1280px-Blizzcon_2010_-_Friday_116.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![BlizzCon 2010](https://film.one/media/person/21383/gallery-07ac0d528b41.jpg) BlizzCon 2010 — brendan-c, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/Blizzcon_2010_-_Friday_118.jpg/1280px-Blizzcon_2010_-_Friday_118.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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