Jay Baker | |
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Born | Sweetwater, Tennessee, United States | April 12, 1961
Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, television host |
Years active | 1978–present |
Children | 2 |
Jay Wayne Baker (born April 12, 1961) is an American actor, producer, and television host.
Jay was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee, and is an alumnus of Tennessee Military Institute, where he was in the drama program. [1] Jay's professional career began in 1978 as a musical stage performer. He was based in Los Angeles until 2001, appearing in movies and television. In 2001, he moved back to his native Tennessee and began focusing his talents on production and hosting of DIY-themed television programs. [2]
Year | Film | Role |
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1984 | Toy Soldiers | Jeff |
1986 | April Fool's Day | Harvey "Hal" Edison Jr. |
1989 | Shag | Big Bob |
1993 | Sunset Grill | Ken |
1994 | Caroline at Midnight | Policeman |
1995 | The Feminine Touch (aka The November Conspiracy) | Det. Jimmy McGraw |
1998 | Naked Lies | Mitch Kendall |
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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1982 | The Dukes of Hazzard | Jeb Morton | Episode: "Dukes Strike It Rich" |
1985 | The Best Times | Tony Younger | 6 episodes |
1987 | The Alamo: 13 Days to Glory | Hayes | TV movie |
1988 | Frank's Place | John Delesseps | Episode: "Shorty's Belle" |
1988 | The Incredible Hulk Returns | Zack Lambert | TV movie |
1988-89 | It's a Living | Bobby Lee Lord | 3 episodes |
1990 | Storm and Sorrow | Robert 'Bob' Strand | TV movie |
1995 | Renegade | Leslie | Episode: "Family Ties" |
1995 | Silk Stalkings | Paul Clifton | Episode: "The Lonely Hunter" |
1995 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Stevens | Episode: "Starship Down" |
1996 | Savannah | Harry | 3 episodes |
1997 | Baywatch | Veterinarian | Episode: "Baywatch at Sea World" |
2003 | Floors, Doors & Windows | Host | TV series |
2003 | The Ultimate Workshop II | Host | TV mini-series |
2005 | Build an Outdoor Kitchen | Host | TV series |
2008 | Project Paradise | Host | TV series |
2008 | Move It Outside | Host | TV series |
2008 | Bonus Room Breakout | Host | TV series |
2011 | Backyard Blowout | Host | TV series |
2012 | The Hot List [3] | Host | TV series |
2012 | Turf War [4] | Host | TV series |
Year | Film | Notes | |
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2003 | DIY to the Rescue | TV series | |
2005 | Grounds for Improvement | TV series | |
2006 | Wasted Spaces | TV series, co-producer | |
2007 | Blog Cabin | TV series | |
2013 | Kitchen Crashers [5] | TV series |
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