When you think one of the most prolific character actors, who's also an outrageous stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind.... Jason Stuart. Stuart has been making people laugh out loud with his hysterical performances all over the country. He has accomplished what few other out comics have ever achieved: brutal honesty with humor in a world that's not always kind. Not only is Stuart an all-out crowd pleaser, but he transcends the boundaries of race, gender and sexual orientation with his edgy comedic style. Stuart's material about his experiences as a single man living in Hollywood is original, cutting edge and just plain funny.
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 Sleepy Hollow, Real Rob, Entourage, The Closer, Will & Grace, George Lopez, Everybody Hates Chris, House, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Charmed, to name a few. He is best known playing "Dr. Thomas", the gay family therapist on My Wife and Kids.
As an actor his first love, Jason has a major role in the historic Nat Turner bio pic Birth Of A Nation from filmmaker & star Nate Parker opposite Armie Hammer. Jason has been to Sundance with the hit comedy, Sean Bakers' Tangerine, executive produced by Jay & Mark Duplass. Also the Spirit award nominated drama Love Is Strange from Ira Sacks, starring John Lithgow, Alfred Molina and Marsia Tomei. Next up, hitting the festival circuit with Baby Steps and Hush Up Sweet Charlotte?
Stuart has performed at all of the top comedy clubs & comedy festivals and hundreds of gay events & prides, colleges & universities, and even on Broadway. Since Stuart makes such a strong connection with his audience, he is in high demand by corporate programs with his lecture, Coming Out In Hollywood, on being openly gay in the workplace. He made appearances on, One Night Stand-Up, Wisecrack & Comics Unleashed. Stuart released his stand-up comedy CD, Gay Comedy Without A Dress with the new hit mini CD I'm The Daddy And I Have Candy. In addition to that, his stand-up comedy special, Making It To The Middle.
As a character actor, filmmakers say his talent is a cross between the depth of Paul Giamatti, the comedy timing of Alan Arkin and the quirkiness of Steve Buscemi. He has worked with heavy hitters George Clooney, Faye Dunaway, Angelina Jolie, Damon Wayans, Drew Carey, George Lopez, David Spade and even Arnold Schwarzenegger. Among the big studio pictures he appeared in, Kindergarten Cop, Lost & Found Vegas Vacation and the post smoking hit Puff, Puff Pass 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. Featured in the comedy hit A Day Without a Mexican, the cult hit Bearcity 2: The Proposal, Big Gay Love and the HBO award winning drama Gia. 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 and directed and co stars & wrote & produced the award winning web-series Mentor with Alexandra Paul & Paul Elia.
Stuart uses his talents as an openly gay actor and comedian to support the community by performing at countless benefits for issues from AIDS to the homeless. He is the National Co-Chairman of the first ever SAG/AFTRA, LGBT Committee, and also chaired the comedy shows for Lifeworks Mentoring Program for 8 years. He also fosters and mentors youth.
His groundbreaking stand up comedy and his versatility as an actor make his career an amazing ride.
