Jay Karas

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Jay Karas
Alma mater University of Southern California
Occupation(s)Film director, television director
Years active1994–present
SpouseMonica
Children1
Website jaykaras.com

Jaime Eliezer Karas [1] is an American film and television director.

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Career

Karas's resume primarily consists of directing live telecasts and stand-up comedy specials. In recent years he moved on to directing episodic television, directing episodes of Parks and Recreation , Raising Hope , Awkward , The Fosters , Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Workaholics . [2] In 2014, Karas made his feature film directing debut with the film Break Point , starring Jeremy Sisto and David Walton. [3]

Karas's episode of Dice was one of The Hollywood Reporter 's "Critics' Picks: The 15 Best TV Episodes of 2016" [4] and Teachers made Vanity Fair 's "5 Underrated TV Shows You Should Watch Right Now". [5]

Personal life

Jay grew up in Maryland, Virginia, and Connecticut. He attended Bloomfield High School and graduated from the University of Southern California. [6] He lives in Italy [7] with his wife Monica and their son Leo.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997 The Jenny McCarthy Show Associate director, coordinating producer22 episodes
2007 The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show Director, co-executive producer8 episodes
2007 MADtv Director3 episodes
2007–2008 Frank TV 18 episodes
2009NESN Comedy All-Stars8 episodes
2011 Eagleheart 2 episodes
2012–2013 The Burn with Jeff Ross 12 episodes
2011–2013 After Lately Director, executive producer, co-executive producer16 episodes
2013 Parks and Recreation DirectorEpisode: "Doppelgängers"
2014 Awkward 2 episodes
UnstrungTelevision movie, ABC Family
2015 About a Boy Episode: "About a Manniversary"
The Fosters Episode: "Justify the Means"
Sirens 2 episodes
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Episode: "Sabotage"
Finding Carter Episode: I Knew You Were Trouble
Impastor 2 episodes
Married 2 episodes
Switched at Birth Episode: "To the Victor Belong the Spoils"
Kevin from Work Episode: "Escape from Work"
2016 Deadbeat 3 episodes
The Swap Television movie, Disney Channel
2015–2017 Kirby Buckets 6 episodes
2011–2017 Workaholics 8 episodes
2017 Lopez 2 episodes
2016–2017 Dice 4 episodes
2018 Alone Together 2 episodes
Great News Episode: "The Fast Track"
Ghosted Episode: "The Premonition"
Siren Episode: "Interview With a Mermaid"
2018–2020 Superstore 3 episodes
2018–2019 Splitting Up Together 4 episodes
2016–2018 Those Who Can't 4 episodes
2017–2018 Teachers Director, producer16 episodes
2019 The Kids Are Alright Director3 episodes
Sunnyside Episode: "Skirt Skirt"
2020 The Baker and The Beauty Episode: "Honeymoon's Over"
The Main Event (2020 film)
Love, Victor Episode: "What Happens in Willacoochee"
2021 The Moodys Season two
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Episode: "Breakaway"
Dynasty Episode: "A Public Forum for Her Lies"
Turner & Hooch Episode: "Diamonds Are Furever"
Acapulco 5 episodes
2022 Abbott Elementary 2 episodes
2022-2024 Ghosts 3 episodes
2023 So Help Me Todd Episode: "Ivan the Terrible"
True Lies Episode: "Independent Dependents"
ForthcomingThe ExtraditersCo-writerIn partnership with Dean Ward
Rewrite of Man UpIn partnership with Dean Ward for CBS Films [8]

Comedy

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012D.L. Hughley: ResetDirector, executive producer D.L. Hughley special
2013Doug Stanhope: Beer Hall PutschDirector, executive producer Doug Stanhope special
2014Bill Burr: I'm Sorry You Feel That WayDirector Bill Burr special
2014Chelsea Peretti: One of the GreatsExecutive producer Chelsea Peretti special
2015Demetri Martin: Live (At the Time)Director Demetri Martin special
2015Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl InterruptedDirector Tig Notaro special
2016Tom Segura: Mostly StoriesDirector Tom Segura specially
2016Not Safe with Nikki GlaserDirector Nikki Glaser special
2016Ali Wong: Baby CobraDirector Ali Wong special
2017Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been ThinkingDirector Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy special
2017 Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out Director, executive producerBill Burr special
2017Christina P: Mother InferiorDirector Christina Pazsitzk special
2018Tom Segura: DisgracefulDirectorTom Segura special
2018Ali Wong: Hard Knock WifeDirectorAli Wong special
2018Demetri Martin: The OverthinkerDirectorDemetri Martin special

Advertising

Karas has directed spots for brands including Ford, Target, Coke Zero, and Fandango, as well campaigns for ABC, Disney, E!, A&E, and TBS, including Conan's launch campaigns and the viral "Desk Wash" spot. [9]

Music video

YearTitleArtistRole
2004"Keeping Last"The Forgiven FridaysProducer

Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2013 Parks and Recreation Online Film & Television Association, OFTA Television Award, Best Direction in a Comedy SeriesNominated
2014 Break Point Newport Beach Film Festival, Outstanding Achievement in FilmmakingWon
2014Break Point SXSW Film Festival, Narrative SpotlightNominated

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