Actor / Director Profile

When you think one of the most prolific character actors, who's also an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind.... Jason Stuart. Although his semi-celebrity came via stand-up, Stuart is also well-known for his work as an actor playing gay & straight roles on over forty popular television shows. Stuart has wowed audiences on the TV screen with guest roles in hits such shows as The Closer, Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Everybody Hates Chris, House, M.D., Will & Grace, George Lopez, and Charmed to name a few. He is best known playing "Dr. Thomas", the gay family therapist on My Wife and Kids.Stuart released his stand-up comedy CD, Jason Stuart: Gay Comedy Without A Dress with great success. In addition to that, his stand-up comedy special, Jason Stuart: Making It To The Middle for Here! TV is now available on DVD. Most recently, he appears in Logo's new comedy series, One Night Stand-Up as well as the Wisecrack.As a character actor, filmmakers say his talent is a cross between the depth of Philip Seymour Hoffman, the comedy timing of John Ritter and the quirkiness of Steve Buscemi. Stuart was featured in the comedy hit A Day Without a Mexican and the HBO award winning drama Gia. Among the big studio pictures he appeared in, Kindergarten Cop and Vegas Vacation are favorites among TV fans.Stuart has become a major player in the independent film world after being nominated for a Gay International Film Award for best supporting actor in Coffee Date. Proving that he is more than just an actor and comedian, Stuart also produced and starred in his own totally improvised independent film 10 Attitudes. This award winning romantic comedy proved to be a huge success both in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to that, he just completed the remake of Edgar Allan Poe's horror film, The Pit & the Pendulum where he plays the villain "Father Divay".