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My Take
Jay Duplass represents, to me, the conscience of American independent film. Working hand in hand with his brother Mark, he helped pioneer a kind of low-budget, emotionally raw storytelling that values awkward human truth over spectacle. Films like The Puffy Chair, Cyrus, and Jeff, Who Lives at Home have a handmade warmth that big studios simply cannot manufacture. What I appreciate most is his refusal to specialize, moving fluidly between directing, writing, and acting. The New Orleans roots and Texas education give him an unpretentious, grounded sensibility. For viewers who love the small and sincere over the loud and glossy, the Duplass approach is something to cherish.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jay Duplass
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイ・デュプラス
- Reading
- じぇい・でゅぷらす
- Born
- March 7, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / film producer / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Jesuit High School
- University
- University of Texas at Austin
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jay Duplass born?
Born March 7, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Jay Duplass from?
Jay Duplass is from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
What does Jay Duplass do?
Jay Duplass works as film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.