Occupation Actor Years active 1920–52 | Name Jay Eaton Role Character actor | |
Born March 17, 1899 ( 1899-03-17 ) Union, New Jersey, United States Died February 5, 1970, Hollywood, California, United States Movies Synthetic Sin, Indiscreet, Faithless, Man‑Made Women Similar People Anatole Litvak, Victor Schertzinger, William Wyler, Frank Capra, Harry Beaumont | ||
Jay Eaton - taking a bath with the Three Stooges.
Jay Eaton (March 17, 1899 – February 5, 1970) was an American character actor whose career spanned both the silent and sound film eras. Born on March 17, 1899 in Union, New Jersey, Eaton entered the film industry with a featured role in the 1920 silent film, Her First Elopement. Over the next 32 years, according to some sources, he would appear in almost 200 films, usually in smaller uncredited roles, or as a background extra.
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During the course of his career, he would appear in many notable films, including: Morning Glory (1933), A Night at the Opera (1935), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Cover Girl (1944), Rhapsody in Blue (1945), Brewster's Millions (1945), The Big Sleep (1946), The Blue Dahlia (1946), The Kid from Brooklyn (1946), The Fuller Brush Man (1948), The Fountainhead (1949), and Young Man with a Horn (1950). His final appearance would be in William Wyler's 1952 film, Carrie, which stars Laurence Olivier and Jennifer Jones.
Eaton died on February 5, 1970, at the age of 70, and was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
Filmography
Actor
1954
The Last Time I Saw Paris as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1953
You Are There (TV Series) as
Peter Edes
- The Boston Tea Party (December 12, 1773) (1953) - Peter Edes
1952
Carrie as
Bride's Father (uncredited)
1951
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine as
Interior Decorator (uncredited)
1951
Strangers on a Train as
General - Party Guest (uncredited)
1950
Mr. Music as
Nightclub Patron / Party Guest (uncredited)
1950
The Big Hangover as
B.P.E. & H. Associate (uncredited)
1950
The Damned Don't Cry as
Gambler at The Hacienda (uncredited)
1950
Wabash Avenue as
Man in Audience (uncredited)
1950
Young Man with a Horn as
Café Guest (uncredited)
1950
Whirlpool as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1949
East Side, West Side as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1949
Post Office Investigator as
Mr. Wakefield (uncredited)
1949
The Great Sinner as
Gambler (uncredited)
1949
The Fountainhead as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1949
Sorrowful Jones as
Horse Player (uncredited)
1949
Adventure in Baltimore as
Townsman at Dance (uncredited)
1948
Ladies of the Chorus as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1948
Force of Evil as
Attorney (uncredited)
1948
Let's Live a Little as
Mr. Fetherstone (uncredited)
1948
The Babe Ruth Story as
Reporter (uncredited)
1948
The Big Punch as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1948
Romance on the High Seas as
Ad Designer (uncredited)
1948
The Fuller Brush Man as
Chess-Playing Club Member (uncredited)
1948
The Judge Steps Out as
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1947
High Wall as
Bar Patron (uncredited)
1947
Road to Rio as
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1947
Daisy Kenyon as
Stork Club Patron (uncredited)
1947
The Gangster as
Man in Lobby (uncredited)
1947
The Flame as
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
1947
Something in the Wind as
Man at Fashion Show (uncredited)
1947
The Perils of Pauline as
Press Party Guest (uncredited)
1947
Suddenly It's Spring as
Lunch Counter Customer (uncredited)
1947
The Unfaithful as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1946
The Big Sleep as
Casino Patron (uncredited)
1946
Bowery Bombshell as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1946
Easy to Wed as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1946
Don't Gamble with Strangers as
Casino Patron (uncredited)
1946
Her Kind of Man as
Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)
1946
A Stolen Life as
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
1946
The Blue Dahlia as
Bar Patron (uncredited)
1946
The Kid from Brooklyn as
Bystander (uncredited)
1946
Meet Me on Broadway as
Man in Audience (uncredited)
1946
Because of Him as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1945
Saratoga Trunk as
Man in Gazebo (uncredited)
1945
Divorce as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1945
Lady on a Train as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1945
Rhapsody in Blue as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1945
Wonder Man as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1945
It's in the Bag! as
Jeweler (uncredited)
1945
Brewster's Millions as
Hold-Up Victim (uncredited)
1945
I Love a Mystery as
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1944
Mr. Skeffington as
Stock Broker (uncredited)
1944
Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid as
Man at Train Station (uncredited)
1944
Jam Session as
Designer (uncredited)
1944
Cover Girl as
'Vanity' Photographer (uncredited)
1943
Higher and Higher as
Night Club Patron / Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1943
Government Girl as
Man Pleading for Hotel Room (uncredited)
1943
Swing Fever as
Dancer (uncredited)
1943
Here Comes Kelly as
Rio Cabana Club Patron (uncredited)
1943
Heaven Can Wait as
Book Store Clerk (uncredited)
1943
The Meanest Man in the World as
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1942
Stand by for Action as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1942
The McGuerins from Brooklyn as
Gambling Room Patron (uncredited)
1942
Seven Days' Leave as
Jay Eaton - Contestant (uncredited)
1942
Silver Queen as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1942
That Other Woman as
Clerk (uncredited)
1942
The Falcon's Brother as
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
1942
The Major and the Minor as
Man Coming Out of Elevator (uncredited)
1942
The Big Street as
Late Night New York Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1942
Wings for the Eagle as
Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
1942
It Happened in Flatbush as
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1942
Ship Ahoy as
Passenger (uncredited)
1941
Cadet Girl as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1941
Skylark as
Member of Theatre Audience (uncredited)
1941
The Feminine Touch as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1941
International Lady as
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1941
A Yank in the R.A.F. as
Diner at Regency House (uncredited)
1941
Father Takes a Wife as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1941
When Ladies Meet as
Mabel's Party Guest (uncredited)
1941
My Life with Caroline as
Beach Club Waiter (uncredited)
1941
Blondie in Society as
Kirk, Dithers' Employee at Dog Show (uncredited)
1941
Out of the Fog as
Cuban Room Extra (uncredited)
1941
Love Crazy as
Party Guest Getting Rake (uncredited)
1941
Free and Easy as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1940
Second Chorus as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1940
The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date as
Salesman Helping Crane (uncredited)
1940
Blondie Plays Cupid as
Kirk (uncredited)
1940
Seven Sinners as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1940
City for Conquest as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1940
Dance, Girl, Dance as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1940
The Golden Fleecing as
Clerk in Fur Store (uncredited)
1940
My Love Came Back as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1940
'Til We Meet Again as
Extra in Hong Kong Bar (uncredited)
1940
Castle on the Hudson as
Dance Partner of 'Sweetheart' in Nightclub (uncredited)
1940
Convicted Woman as
Floorwalker (uncredited)
1940
City of Chance as
Gambling House Patgron (uncredited)
1939
Blondie Brings Up Baby as
Dithers' Employee (uncredited)
1939
Broadway Serenade as
Atlantic City Party Guest (uncredited)
1939
Blondie Meets the Boss as
Wilson (uncredited)
1938
Broadway Musketeers as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1938
Straight Place and Show as
Country Club Patron (uncredited)
1938
Three Loves Has Nancy as
Train Passenger (uncredited)
1938
Carefree as
Country Club Guest (uncredited)
1938
The Young in Heart as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1938
Gold Diggers in Paris as
Musician (uncredited)
1938
Arsène Lupin Returns as
Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
1937
Paid to Dance as
Dance Hall Customer
1937
Second Honeymoon as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1937
The Awful Truth as
Polo Match Attendee (uncredited)
1937
Sunday Night at the Trocadero (Short) as
Bartender (uncredited)
1937
Talent Scout as
Actor in Carter's Outer Office (uncredited)
1937
The Toast of New York as
Man in New York Restaurant (uncredited)
1937
Wake Up and Live as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1937
Michael O'Halloran as
Friend (uncredited)
1937
Criminals of the Air as
Harry-the-Actor (uncredited)
1937
Make Way for Tomorrow as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1937
Step Lively, Jeeves! as
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1937
When's Your Birthday? as
Extra at Charity Bazaar (uncredited)
1937
On the Avenue as
Front Row Theatre Patron (uncredited)
1936
Wanted! Jane Turner as
Extra in Elevator (uncredited)
1936
Theodora Goes Wild as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1936
Under Your Spell as
Sponsor (uncredited)
1936
Libeled Lady as
Club Patron (uncredited)
1936
Our Relations as
Denker's Beer Garden / Nightclub Customer (uncredited)
1936
Piccadilly Jim as
Reporter (uncredited)
1936
Pepper as
Organist (uncredited)
1936
To Mary - with Love as
Guest
1936
Public Enemy's Wife as
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1936
Revolt of the Zombies as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1936
Bullets or Ballots as
Man Sitting with Lee (uncredited)
1936
The Golden Arrow as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1936
Champagne Charlie as
Ship Passenger in Corridor (uncredited)
1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as
Writer (uncredited)
1936
The Great Ziegfeld as
Theatregoer (uncredited)
1936
Big Brown Eyes as
Barber (uncredited)
1936
Two in Revolt as
Extra at Race Track (uncredited)
1936
Vamp Till Ready (Short) as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1936
Foolproof (Short) as
Mr. Thomas (uncredited)
1936
The Farmer in the Dell (uncredited)
1936
Love Before Breakfast as
Night Club Patron (uncredited)
1936
Don't Gamble with Love as
Gambler (uncredited)
1936
All Business (Short) as
Dance Extra (uncredited)
1935
A Night at the Opera as
Aviator (uncredited)
1935
It's in the Air as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1935
The Goose and the Gander as
Teddy's Friend (uncredited)
1935
Top Hat as
Guest Leaving Elevator (uncredited)
1935
Dante's Inferno as
Bidder (uncredited)
1935
Spring Tonic as
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1935
In Caliente as
Diner in 'The Lady in Red' Number (uncredited)
1935
The Flame Within as
Man at Hospital Benefit (uncredited)
1935
Break of Hearts as
Man in Hotel (uncredited)
1935
Southern Exposure (Short) as
Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
1935
Two Hearts in Wax Time (Short) as
Mannequin Dresser (uncredited)
1935
Let's Live Tonight (uncredited)
1935
The Casino Murder Case as
Auction Floorman (uncredited)
1935
Gold Diggers of 1935 as
Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)
1935
Living on Velvet as
Man at Amy's Party (uncredited)
1935
The Whole Town's Talking as
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
1935
Red Hot Tires as
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
1935
The Gilded Lily as
London Cafe Patron (uncredited)
1935
Symphony of Living as
Paula's Beau (uncredited)
1934
White Lies as
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
1934
Forsaking All Others as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1934
365 Nights in Hollywood as
Effeminate Man (uncredited)
1934
The Captain Hates the Sea as
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
1934
Kansas City Princess as
Man on Dance Floor (uncredited)
1934
The Affairs of Cellini as
Polverino
1934
Hat, Coat, and Glove as
Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
1934
Hollywood Party as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1934
Private Scandal as
Reporter (uncredited)
1934
Manhattan Melodrama as
Drunk (uncredited)
1934
Twenty Million Sweethearts as
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1934
Upperworld as
Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)
1934
Merry Wives of Reno as
Man with Rich Dowager (uncredited)
1934
Registered Nurse as
Gossip at Club (uncredited)
1934
Jimmy the Gent as
Third Young Man Drinking Tea (uncredited)
1934
Gambling Lady as
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1933
Girl Without a Room as
Nightclub Dance Extra (uncredited)
1933
Gallant Lady as
Jay - Miss Sherwood's Associate (uncredited)
1933
The Right to Romance as
Night Club Patron (uncredited)
1933
The Prizefighter and the Lady as
Bar Patron #1 (uncredited)
1933
Ace of Aces as
Card Playing Party Guest (uncredited)
1933
My Woman as
Muriel's Friend at Party (uncredited)
1933
Stage Mother as
Mr. Sterling - Dance Instructor (uncredited)
1933
Lady for a Day as
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1933
Morning Glory as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1933
So This Is Harris (Short) as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1933
I Love That Man as
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1933
Melody Cruise as
Guest at Bon Voyage Party (uncredited)
1933
Cocktail Hour as
Jerry (uncredited)
1933
Gold Diggers of 1933 as
Diner (uncredited)
1933
Grand Slam as
Bridge Player (uncredited)
1932
The Half-Naked Truth as
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1932
Faithless as
Chez Louise Manager (uncredited)
1932
Blondie of the Follies as
Speakeasy Patron / Party Guest (uncredited)
1932
Winner Take All as
Mr. Wingate (uncredited)
1932
Jewel Robbery as
Leopold - Assistant Jewelry Manager (uncredited)
1932
Week Ends Only as
Drunken Guest (uncredited)
1932
Merrily We Go to Hell as
Friend (uncredited)
1932
New Morals for Old as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1932
It's Tough to Be Famous as
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
1932
The Big Timer as
Kay's Friend (uncredited)
1932
The Greeks Had a Word for Them as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1931
Prestige as
Edward - Pianist and Singer at Engagement Party (uncredited)
1931
Working Girls as
Dance Extra (uncredited)
1931
Her Majesty, Love as
Train Passenger (uncredited)
1931
Expensive Women as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1931
The Last Flight as
Extra in Claridge Bar (uncredited)
1931
Traveling Husbands as
Hotel Dining Room Guest (uncredited)
1931
Never the Twain Shall Meet as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1931
The Sky Raiders as
Henchman Blondy
1931
Indiscreet as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1931
Born to Love as
Dancing Doughboy (uncredited)
1931
The Hot Heiress as
Mr. Reggie Pearson (uncredited)
1931
50 Million Frenchmen as
Effete Bar Patron (uncredited)
1930
Reaching for the Moon as
Ship's Party Guest Listening to Singer (uncredited)
1930
The Naughty Flirt as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1930
Passion Flower as
Dancing Party Guest (uncredited)
1930
Sunny as
Man 'Weenie' Flirts with at Ball (uncredited)
1930
The Truth About Youth as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1930
Children of Pleasure as
Eddie Brown (uncredited)
1930
Ladies of Leisure as
Party Guest on Balcony (uncredited)
1930
Not So Dumb as
Photographer's Helper (uncredited)
1929
Untamed as
Gambler (uncredited)
1929
Leaping Love (Short) as
Club Patron (uncredited)
1929
The Big Squawk (Short) as
Joe, Charley's Friend (uncredited)
1929
Synthetic Sin as
Member of Frank's Gang
1928
Naughty Baby as
Terry's Friend (uncredited)
1928
Man-Made Women as
Garth
1928
3-Ring Marriage as
Gangster
1928
Lady Be Good as
Dancer
1928
The Noose as
Tommy
1921
Where Lights Are Low as
'Spud' Malone
1920
Her First Elopement as
Gerald Elliott
Soundtrack
1931
Prestige (performer: "I Don't Know What You Do to Me" (1932), "Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)" (1850) - uncredited)
Archive Footage
2015
Hey Moe, Hey Dad! (TV Series documentary) as
Various characters
- Déjà Vu All Over Again (2015) - Various characters (uncredited)
- Eureka! (2015) - Various characters (uncredited)
References
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