Jay Arlen Jones is an American film and television actor, active since the early 1980s. His most recognized role is that of Occam, the African-American slave enlisted as a Patriot fighter by his master, in the Revolutionary War epic The Patriot (2000). After portraying Leon in Eight Legged Freaks (2001), he participated in the short film Nines and the television film The Least Among You (2009), but has not appeared onscreen since.
The Least Among You (2009), JojoNines (2003), HappyEight Legged Freaks (2002), Leonaka "Arac Attack", Belgium (English title) aka "Spider Panic!", Japan (English title) Carman: The Champion (2001), JohnnyLe Secret (2000), Jerry StanleyThe Patriot (2000), OccamThe Big Thing (2000), JamesA Texas Funeral (1999), OtisMelrose Place , Detective Griffith (2 episodes, 1999)Asses to Ashes (1999) TV episode, Detective GriffithI Married a Jock Murderer (1999) TV episode, Detective PavoneLife (1999/I), BagmanCloned (1997) (TV) (as Arlen Jones), father of newbornAssault on Dome 4 (1996) (TV), Goon #1Nowhere Man , Joe 'J.C.' Carter (2 episodes, 1995–1996)Calaway (1996) TV episode .... Joe 'J.C.' Carter / Dr. NovakAbsolute Zero (1995) TV episode, inmate/Joe 'J.C.' CarterSister, Sister , preacher (1 episode, 1994)The Pimple (1994) TV episode, preacherThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , Chessler (1 episode, 1994)Who's the Boss? (1994) TV episode, ChesslerRelentless 3 (1993) (V), Angry Manaka Relentless III - USA (TV title) Extreme Justice (1993), NashReasonable Doubts , Baker (1 episode, 1992)The Discomfort Zone (1992) TV episode, BakerBeverly Hills , 90210 Bartender (1 episode, 1991)aka Class of Beverly Hills - USA (teaser title) Necessity Is a Mother (1991) TV episode, BartenderIn the Heat of the Night , Ticket Man (1 episode, 1991)Just a Country Boy (1991) TV episode, Ticket ManThe Flash , Wayne Cotrell (1 episode, 1991)Beat the Clock (1991) TV episode, Wayne CotrellGabriel's Fire , Trusty (1 episode, 1990)The Neighborhood (1990) TV episode, TrustySatan's Princess (1990) (as J. Arlen Jones), Black RomeoVital Signs (1990), ParamedicTour of Duty (1 episode, 1989)Promised Land (1989) TV episodeL.A. Law , Cop #1 (2 episodes, 1986–1989)Izzy Ackerman or Is He Not (1989) TV episode, Cop #1Fry Me to the Moon (1986) TV episode, Cop #2Twins (1988/I), Mover #1The Diamond Trap (1988) (TV), CopYou Talkin' to Me? (1987), Actor #1No Way Out (1987), Marine Guard #1Dallas (1 episode, 1987)War and Peace (1987) TV episodeKnots Landing , Bank Teller (1 episode, 1987)A Plan of Action (1987) TV episode, Bank TellerNight of the Creeps (1986), Cop at police stationClub Life (1986), Black PunkTrapper John, M.D. , Workman #2 (1 episode, 1985)Billboard Barney (1985) TV episode, Workman #2Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1 episode, 1985)The Wrong Way Home (1985) TV episodeDynasty , Desk Clerk #1 (1 episode, 1983)The Threat (1983) TV episode, Desk Clerk #1