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Public records list Jay Duplass as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. Jay Duplass was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States on March 7, 1973. That works out to 53 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Jesuit High School and University of Texas at Austin.
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.
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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)
- Origin
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / film producer / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
2. Background
- High school
- Jesuit High School
- University
- University of Texas at Austin
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jay Duplass born?
Jay Duplass was born on March 7, 1973 and is 53 years old.
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.
Where did Jay Duplass study?
Jay Duplass attended University of Texas at Austin.
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