Jay Mohr

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Biography

Jay Mohr is an American actor and stand-up comedian.Mohr authored the best selling book Gasping for Airtime: Two Years in the Trenches at Saturday Night Live concerning his time as an actor on Saturday Night Live.

  • Primary profession
  • Actor·writer·producer
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 23 August 1970
  • Place of birth
  • Verona· New Jersey
  • Spouses
  • Nikki Cox
  • Knows language
  • English language

Music

Movies

TV

Books

Trivia

He is a frequent guest on the New York City drive-time radio show "Opie & Anthony," where he adds his own commentary on the bizarre in-studio happenings and, of course, throws in the occasional Christopher Walken impersonation.

Did a killer impersonation of Christopher Walken in a skit titled "Christopher Walken s Psychic Hotline" on "Saturday Night Live" .

Has a tattoo on the inside of his bicep that is dated and contains the word "will," in respect of his cousin Will, who was killed by a drunk driver.

His ex-wife, Nicole Chamberlain , is a former model who wrote a one-woman show called "Next!" about her experiences, particularly dealing with the audition process.

(August 2001) Jay Mohr is a frequent contributor to "The Jungle," a radio show hosted by Jim Rome. Jays razor-sharp takes and opinions have earned him the nickname Slam Man on the show.

He hosts a sports variety show in the vein of Frank Skinner & David Baddiel s "Fantasy Football League" , called "Mohr Sports" , which debuted on ESPN in April 2002. He offers his unique and humorous insights on the world of sports in front of a live studio audience. The 30-minute weekly show features a timely, sports-themed comedy monologue, followed by interviews with athletes and entertainment personalities, remote segments, and musical performances.

"A constant struggle to get on camera" is what he called "Saturday Night Live" .

Has a son, Jackson Mohr (born in 2002) with ex-wife Nicole Chamberlain.

Suffers from stage fright

Engaged to Nikki Cox [February 3, 2006].

Is the youngest of five siblings.

Brother-in-law of Matthew Cox.

Co-creator of "Last Comic Standing" .

Favorite songs: "Dont Let Me Down" by The Beatles , "All the Way" by Frank Sinatra , "Monkey Man" by The Rolling Stones , "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by Al Green , "Across the Universe" by Rufus Wainwright.

Jay and Nikki Cox became the parents of a boy, Meredith Daniel Mohr, on May 5, 2011, weighing in at 6 lbs 7 oz [May 6, 2011].

Fan of the New York Jets.

Legally changed his name to Jay Ferguson Cox Mohr as a second anniversary present to his wife Nikki Cox.

He has English, German, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry.

Has starred in "Ghost Whisperer" and Hereafter both of which were about an afterlife.

Is seeking joint custody with wife Nikki Cox (filed for divorce), of their son, Meredith Daniel Mohr, born, May 5, 2011.

Jay Mohr , filed for divorce from wife, Nikki Cox in July, 2016. Mohr originally filed for a dismissal, but it seems the couple are set to divorce with new papers being filed. The pair are citing "irreconcilable differences".

Born the same day as River Phoenix.

Cousin to late night talk show host Conan OBrien.

Quotes

I think I made a mistake once. . . yeah. . . it was only once.

(Expressing his displeasure about not getting enough screen time on,"Saturday Night Live" (1975) ): "All that waiting around for a,glimmer of stage time, just getting angry every week. . . It was just an,oppressive, horrible, horrible place to be. I went to work feeling,nauseous".

You know how to tell if the teacher is hung over? Movie Day. .

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