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Jon Ferguson "Jay" Mohr (born August 23, 1970) is an American actor, stand-up comedian and radio host. He is known for playing film producer Peter Dragon in the television comedy series Action in 1999, Professor Rick Payne in the television series Ghost Whisperer from 2006 to 2008 and the title role in the CBS sitcom Gary Unmarried from 2008 to 2010. He was also a featured cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1993 to 1995.

Key Information

Since making his feature film debut with Jerry Maguire (1996), Mohr has appeared in films such as Picture Perfect (1997), Small Soldiers (1998), 200 Cigarettes (1999), Pay It Forward (2000), Speaking of Sex (2001), Seeing Other People (2004), Even Money (2006), Dumbbells (2014) and Air (2023).

Mohr hosts his own podcast Mohr Stories on the SModcast Network and, since September 2015, hosted Jay Mohr Sports, a daily midday sports radio talk show on Fox Sports Radio. Mohr left Fox Sports Radio in January 2016 to pursue acting ventures. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award as the inaugural host and executive producer of Last Comic Standing (2003–2006).

Early life

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Mohr was born on August 23, 1970, in Verona, New Jersey, to Iva Jean (née Ferguson), a nurse, and Jon Wood Mohr, a marketing executive.[2] He has two sisters, Julia and Virginia. He is of Scottish descent.[3][4] Mohr was raised Presbyterian, but later converted to Catholicism.[5][6][7] He graduated from Verona High School in 1988.[8] In high school, he was on the wrestling team and served as its captain during his senior year.[9][10] Soon after graduating high school, Mohr was part of the cast of "Biloxi Blues" at the Nutley Little Theater in Nutley, New Jersey.[11]

Career

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Acting

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After appearing on MTV's "Half Hour Comedy Hour" show on April 2, 1991,[9] MTV offered him a job hosting music videos as a VJ, which Mohr turned down.[12] Instead, Mohr ended up hosting the lip-sync contest game show Lip Service on MTV, which earned him a CableACE Award.[13][14] He then appeared as a featured player for the 1993–94 and 1994–95 seasons of Saturday Night Live. His memoir, Gasping for Airtime: Two Years in the Trenches of Saturday Night Live, details this difficult period of his life, including his struggle with severe panic attacks.[15] He later credited his SNL co-star Sarah Silverman with saving his life by helping him treat the problem.[citation needed] Mohr's account of his voluntary departure from SNL has been widely discounted. He was under a cloud of suspicion due to his admitted plagiarism of jokes during the season[16] and his multi-year contract with NBC did not allow him to unilaterally quit.

Mohr had a recurring role in the first season of The Jeff Foxworthy Show as Jeff Foxworthy's brother, Wayne. Mohr's first major film role was in 1996 when he played the conniving Bob Sugar, a sleazy sports agent in Jerry Maguire, followed in 1997 by a starring role in Picture Perfect with Jennifer Aniston. In 1999, Mohr starred in the television series Action, in which he played sleazy film producer Peter Dragon. He was the voice-over artist for Fox Sports Net's Beyond the Glory. Mohr appeared in additional movies including Suicide Kings, Are We There Yet?, Small Soldiers, Go, Pay It Forward, and The Groomsmen. Mohr was offered a late night talk show job by Michael Eisner, but he declined, instead convincing Eisner to let him host a talk show on ESPN, Mohr Sports, which ran briefly in 2001 before being cancelled. The talk show job Mohr passed was then offered to Jimmy Kimmel and became Jimmy Kimmel Live![17]

In 2003 and 2004, Mohr created, hosted, and was executive producer of NBC's Last Comic Standing reality television program. The show aired for three seasons, but was cancelled near the end of the third season due to poor ratings, only to be renewed later. Mohr was very vocal toward NBC concerning its cancellation[18] and did not return for the show's fourth season in 2006. Mohr was replaced with new host Anthony Clark, but was credited as a consultant. On the season finale of Last Comic Standing 4, Mohr performed as a guest comedian. His recurring role on the TV series Ghost Whisperer developed into a regular role. He appeared in "My Own Private Practice Guy", a 2003 episode of the sitcom Scrubs, and in three episodes of The West Wing in 2004 in the recurring role of Taylor Reid. Parts of Mohr's stand up was featured in Comedy Central's animated series Shorties Watchin' Shorties. In 2005, he and his Giraffe Productions company inked a deal with Sony Pictures Television.[19]

Mohr starred as newly divorced father Gary Brooks, the title character, for two seasons on the CBS sitcom Gary Unmarried. Paula Marshall played his ex-wife. In January 2010 he took the role as Billy in Clint Eastwood's thriller film Hereafter.[20] He also guest-starred on NBC's Outlaw in 2010.[21]

He has an upcoming starring role alongside Tom Blyth in the comedy Discussion Materials[22] adapted from Bill Keenan's memoir of the same name.

Radio

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Mohr has contributed frequently to The Jim Rome Show and often guest-hosted the program. Mohr finished in 7th place in the 2007 Smack-Off, 6th place in the 2008 Smack-Off, 10th place in the 2009 Smack-Off, 6th place in the 2010 Smack-Off, and 6th place in the 2011 Smack-Off. Mohr is also known to do "drive-by" call-ins to the show, typically to promote one of his stand-up shows or live events.

On January 2, 2013, Mohr replaced Rome on Fox Sports Radio, as he hosts a daily talk show titled Jay Mohr Sports in Rome's longtime 12 to 3 p.m. (ET) timeslot, as Rome moved his show from Premiere Networks (the distributor of Fox Sports Radio) to CBS Sports Radio.[23] The show can be heard on several internet platforms and regional affiliates. On November 3, 2014, Jay Mohr Sports moved to the 3 to 6pm time slot, so Rich Eisen could take over the 12-3pm slot on Fox Sports Radio.[24]

Podcast

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Mohr hosted his own podcast, titled Mohr Stories, on the SModcast Network,[25][26] On May 4, 2012, Mohr announced his amicable departure from the SModcast network. He has since begun hosting Mohr Stories on his own network, Fake Mustache Studios.[27]

Other work

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In June 2004, Mohr's first book, Gasping for Airtime: Two Years in the Trenches of Saturday Night Live, was published by Hyperion and chronicled his two years working on Saturday Night Live. In May 2010, publisher Simon & Schuster released Mohr's second book, No Wonder My Parents Drank: Tales from a Stand-Up Dad.

Mohr's album Happy. And A Lot was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.[28] The material was written by Nikki Cox, his wife at the time.[29]

Mohr has hosted the NASCAR Cup Series Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas since 2013.

In 2016, Mohr became the host of the Los Angeles Rams pregame show airing Saturday evenings after college football on KABC-TV.[30] He was replaced as the host in November 2016 with no explanation.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Mohr in 2009

Mohr has a son, Jackson,[31] from his six-year marriage to former model/actress Nicole Chamberlain.

Mohr married actress Nikki Cox on December 29, 2006.[31] Cox wrote one of his stand-up shows.[29] In December 2008, he filed legal papers requesting a legal name change to Jon Ferguson Cox Mohr, adding his wife's surname.[32] Their son, Meredith Daniel Mohr, was born on May 5, 2011.[33] On May 16, 2017, Mohr confirmed during The Adam Carolla Show that he and Cox were "in the middle" of a divorce.[34] Their divorce was finalized in August 2018.[35] In 2021, Mohr entered a rehabilitation facility to address an addiction to Adderall.[36]

Mohr began dating Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss in 2017.[37][38] The couple became engaged in December 2022 and married on September 3, 2023.[39][40][41]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1996 Jerry Maguire Bob Sugar
1997 Picture Perfect Nick
Suicide Kings Brett Campbell
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue Mack McCro (voice)
1998 Paulie Benny / Paulie (voice)
Small Soldiers Larry Benson
Jane Austen's Mafia! Tony Cortino
Playing by Heart Mark
1999 200 Cigarettes Jack
Go Zack Teen Choice Award Nomination
2000 Cherry Falls Leonard Marliston
Pay It Forward Chris Chandler
2001 Speaking of Sex Dan
2002 The Adventures of Pluto Nash Anthony Frankowski / Tony Francis
Alphine Stars Ned (voice)
Simone Hal Sinclair
2004 Seeing Other People Ed
2005 Are We There Yet? Marty
King's Ransom Corey
2006 Even Money Augie
The Groomsmen Cousin Mike Sullivan
2008 Street Kings Sergeant Mike Clady
2009 Lonely Street Bubba Mabry
2010 Hereafter Billy
2013 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Rick "The Implausible"
2014 Dumbbells Harold
2015 Road Hard Jack Taylor
2018 All About Nina Mike
American Nightmares Raymond
2019 Hollow Point "Trigger"
2023 Air John Fisher
2024 Sweet Dreams Frank

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1992 TGIF Interstitial shorts
1992–1993 Camp Wilder Dorfman
1993–1995 Saturday Night Live Various
1995 The Barefoot Executive Matt
1996 The Jeff Foxworthy Show Wayne Foxworthy
Local Heroes Jake Bartholomew
1998 From the Earth to the Moon Brett Hutchins
1999 Olive, the Other Reindeer Tim (voice)
1999–2000 Action Peter Dragon Golden Satellite award
2000 The Simpsons Christopher Walken (voice)
2000–2005 Family Guy Various
2001 Night Visions Lt. Dale Stillman
Black River Boyd "BoÄ" Aikens
2003 Scrubs Dr. Peter Fisher
Fastlane Roland Hill
CSI: Miami Aaron Schecter
2003–2004 Last Comic Standing Presenter Executive Producer; Primetime Emmy nomination
2004 The West Wing Taylor Reid 3 episodes
The Man Show AssWatch Salesman
2005 Las Vegas Martin Levson
2006 A Salute to the Troops and USO Host
Christmas Do-Over Kevin
Community Service Will Shepard
2006–2008 Ghost Whisperer Professor Rick Payne
2008–2010 Gary Unmarried Gary Brooks Also, Producer
2009 Monk Harrison Powell
2010 Outlaw Henry Ashford
2011 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Nyle Brite
A Christmas Wedding Tail Rusty (voice)
Prime Suspect A.D.A. Bullock
2011–2013 Suburgatory Steven Royce Recurring role
2012 Applebaum Al
Brothers-In-Law
Jay Mohr: Funny for A Girl Himself Standup special
2013 Money Where Your Mouth Is Host
2015 Jay Mohr: Happy. And a Lot. Himself Standup special
2017–2019 American Housewife Alan 2 episodes
2018 The Mick Bert 2 episodes
2020 Jay Mohr: American Treasure Himself Standup special
2021 Ghost Adventures Himself 1 episode
Jay Mohr: Altamont Himself Standup special
2022 The Cleaning Lady Councilman Eric Knight 3 episodes
2023 Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Tom Collins Episode: "BEAT L.A."
2024 Mr. Birchum Coach Murphy

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 Blitz: The League II Agent
Saints Row 2 Dane Vogel (voice)
2009 Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust Kip Whiteman (voice)
2015 Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell Dane Vogel (voice)

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Jay Mohr (born Jon Ferguson Mohr; August 23, 1970) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, radio host, and author, recognized for his versatile career spanning film, television, comedy specials, and literature. Born in Verona, New Jersey, Mohr began performing stand-up comedy at age 16, honing his craft in clubs and colleges before gaining early television exposure on MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour in 1990. Mohr achieved mainstream breakthrough with his role as the sleazy Bob Sugar in the Cameron Crowe-directed Jerry Maguire (1996), opposite , which showcased his sharp comedic timing and earned him widespread acclaim. He followed this with supporting roles in films such as Picture Perfect (1997) with and Go (1999), while also appearing in over 25 movies throughout the and . On television, Mohr was a cast member on from 1993 to 1995, where he developed impressions and sketches that highlighted his improvisational skills. He starred as the brash Hollywood producer Peter Dragon in the short-lived but critically praised Fox series Action (1999) and headlined the CBS (2008–2010) for two seasons, portraying a divorced father navigating co-parenting. Additionally, he hosted the first three seasons of NBC's (2003–2004) and has guest-starred in more than 50 episodes across shows like Law & Order: Criminal Intent and (2006–2008). Beyond acting, Mohr has maintained a prolific stand-up career, earning a spot on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics, and hosted the sports radio program Jay Mohr Sports on Fox Sports Radio from 2010 to 2015. He authored two best-selling books: Gasping for Airtime: The Inside Story of the Final Days of NBC's Late Night in the Margins (2004), a memoir about his SNL experiences and struggles with panic attacks, and No Wonder My Parents Drank: A Father Ditches His Job to Care for His Kids (2012), a humorous take on parenthood that was optioned for development by ABC. In recent years, Mohr has continued touring with live comedy shows, producing the podcast Mohr Stories featuring interviews with entertainers and athletes, including his recovery from addiction following rehabilitation in 2021, and in 2025, he discussed his advocacy for mental health awareness in a Reno interview, drawing from his personal battles with anxiety. Mohr married Los Angeles Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss in 2023, blending his professional life with high-profile personal connections in sports and entertainment.

Biography

Early Life

Jon Ferguson Mohr was born on August 23, 1970, in . He is the son of Iva Jean (née Ferguson), a nurse, and Jon Wood Mohr, a marketing executive. Mohr has two sisters, Julia and Virginia, and is of Scottish descent, along with English, German, and Welsh ancestry. During his childhood, Mohr was active in high school athletics, particularly wrestling, where he served as team captain in his senior year. He graduated from High School in 1988. Mohr was raised in the Presbyterian faith, participating in church activities such as choir and bells. He later converted to Roman Catholicism around 2008, describing the experience as a personal "calling" inspired by attending a funeral and subsequent church services. Mohr developed an early interest in comedy, beginning to perform stand-up at the age of 16 in the late 1980s. His initial performances took place at local clubs and colleges, marking the start of his pursuit in the field.

Personal Life

Mohr was first married to model and Nicole Chamberlain from 1998 to 2004. The couple had one son together, Jackson, born in 2000. In 2006, Mohr married actress . They had a son, Meredith Daniel Mohr, born on May 5, 2011. The marriage ended in , finalized in August 2018, after Mohr filed in December 2016 (the second filing) citing . Mohr began dating Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss in 2017. The couple married on September 3, 2023, in an intimate beachside ceremony in . In 2021, Mohr entered rehabilitation for an addiction to following an intervention. He later discussed experiencing two additional rehab stints during the return of his Mohr Stories in late 2024, reflecting on over three years of personal challenges including anxiety and recovery. By 2025, Mohr had become an advocate for recovery, sharing his experiences to support others facing similar struggles. In an October 3, 2025, appearance on KOLO-TV in Reno, Nevada, he described using his past addiction and rehab journeys to inspire positive change and help those in recovery.

Career

Acting Roles

Jay Mohr achieved his breakthrough in acting with the role of the ambitious and unscrupulous sports agent Bob Sugar in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire, directed by Cameron Crowe, which marked his first major cinematic appearance and showcased his talent for portraying sharp-tongued characters. The performance, opposite Tom Cruise, highlighted Mohr's comedic timing and intensity, contributing to the film's critical and commercial success, including an Academy Award win for Cuba Gooding Jr. In television, Mohr starred as the sleazy Hollywood producer Peter Dragon in the Fox comedy series Action (1999), a short-lived but critically praised show that satirized the film industry and earned him a Golden Satellite Award for in a Series. He later portrayed Professor Rick Payne, a skeptical academic who becomes entangled in supernatural events, in a recurring role on 's from 2006 to 2008, which evolved into a series regular position and added depth to his resume in dramatic ensemble work. Mohr also headlined the sitcom (2008–2010) as Gary Brooks, a divorced father navigating post-marriage life, blending humor with relatable family dynamics over two seasons. Mohr continued his film career with a supporting role as Adidas executive John Fisher in Ben Affleck's Air (2023), a biographical sports drama about the creation of the Air Jordan brand, where his brief but memorable appearance underscored corporate intrigue in the narrative. He starred in the comedy Bull Run (formerly titled Discussion Materials), released on November 14, 2025, alongside Tom Blyth, adapting Bill Keenan's memoir about Wall Street antics. For his multifaceted contributions to television, including hosting duties that intersected with performance elements, Mohr received a Primetime Emmy nomination in 2004 for Outstanding Reality-Competitive Program as the inaugural host of NBC's (2003–2006). In voice acting, Mohr has lent his distinctive voice to animated projects, notably providing multiple guest characterizations in the Fox series , including roles like Wilshard Watkins in the 2000 episode "Fifteen Minutes of Shame" and other impressions across three episodes, demonstrating his versatility in comedic animation.

Comedy and Stand-up

Jay Mohr began performing at the age of sixteen in the late 1980s, honing his craft at local clubs and colleges in before expanding to national circuits. His early routines focused on impressions and quick-witted delivery, earning him spots on television showcases that helped build his reputation in the competitive comedy scene. Mohr joined the cast of as a featured player from 1993 to 1995, where he gained prominence for his celebrity impressions, particularly his portrayal of , which he debuted in sketches like "Christopher Walken's Celebrity " in October 1993. These performances showcased his talent for mimicking Walken's distinctive cadence and mannerisms, contributing to Mohr's breakout in live comedy. From 2003 to 2006, Mohr served as the host and executive producer of NBC's , the reality competition that spotlighted emerging comedians through nationwide auditions and challenges. For his work on the show's inaugural season in 2003, he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program in 2004. Mohr has released several stand-up specials, including Jay Mohr: My Turn (2003), Jay Mohr: Funny for a Girl (2012), Jay Mohr: Happy. And a Lot. (2015), Jay Mohr: American Treasure (2020), and Jay Mohr: Altamont (2021), often blending personal anecdotes with celebrity impressions. As of 2025, he continues to tour extensively, with scheduled performances at venues like the Brea Improv in December 2025, maintaining a schedule of live shows across the . Mohr's comedy style is characterized by sharp-witted observational humor, drawing from everyday absurdities and his experiences in , frequently enhanced by his precise impressions of figures like Walken. This approach has earned praise for its insightful and unfiltered take on modern life. In podcast interviews, Jay Mohr has claimed that Bert Kreischer's appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, particularly his sharing of the "The Machine" story, contributed to Kreischer's career boom and the success of his 2023 film "The Machine," which Mohr says cost him millions in a lost opportunity for a related film project he was developing or attached to. This is Mohr's personal grievance and is not independently verified.

Broadcasting

Jay Mohr entered radio broadcasting in 2013 when he launched Jay Mohr Sports on Radio, taking over the midday slot previously held by . The three-hour weekday program, airing from 12 to 3 p.m. ET initially and later shifting to afternoons, blended sports commentary with discussions, drawing on Mohr's comedic timing to engage listeners on topics ranging from game analysis to cultural issues in athletics. He hosted the show until January 2017, when he departed to focus on other projects, marking the end of a run that established him as a distinctive voice in . In podcasting, Mohr created Mohr Stories in 2012 under the SModcast Network, where it quickly gained traction for its intimate, unfiltered interviews with comedians, actors, and other celebrities. The show transitioned in June 2019 to Fake Mustache Studios, a network Mohr co-founded, allowing greater creative control and expanding its distribution. After a prolonged hiatus—spanning 1,390 days—the podcast resumed in December 2024 with episode 496, titled "I'm Back," in which Mohr openly discussed a intervention, subsequent rehab stints, and his path to sobriety. As of 2025, Mohr Stories releases weekly episodes on Tuesdays, available on and , maintaining its core format of candid conversations that often explore personal struggles alongside professional insights. Mohr has hosted the annual NASCAR Awards ceremony multiple times since 2006, including in 2013, 2014, and , delivering opening monologues that mix sharp humor with references to the racing season's highlights and personalities. His tenure includes notable performances at events in , where he has returned yearly, earning praise for engaging the motorsports community through witty commentary on drivers and rivalries. By , this role marked his sixth hosting stint, solidifying his presence in live broadcasting for the sport.

Writing and Other Ventures

In 2004, Jay Mohr published his memoir Gasping for Airtime: Two Years in the Trenches of , which chronicles his tumultuous experiences as a cast member on the sketch comedy program from 1993 to 1995, including behind-the-scenes challenges and personal anecdotes from the writers' room and live broadcasts. The book received attention for its candid portrayal of the high-pressure environment at SNL, drawing from Mohr's time as a featured player who performed impressions and contributed sketches. Mohr followed this with No Wonder My Parents Drank: Tales from a Stand-Up Dad in 2010, a humorous collection of essays exploring the absurdities of fatherhood, infertility struggles, and family dynamics, infused with his observational comedy style. Published by , the book reflects on his efforts to conceive children through IVF and the joys and chaos of raising his son, blending self-deprecating humor with relatable parenting insights. In the music realm, Mohr released the comedy album Happy. And A Lot in 2015, a stand-up recording featuring material written by his then-wife that delves into marriage, parenthood, and everyday absurdities. The album earned a nomination for Best Comedy Album at the in 2016, marking Mohr's recognition in the recording category by . Beyond writing and music, Mohr has taken on production roles in select projects, including serving as for the 2016 documentary Finding Joseph I, which examines the life and struggles of punk musician Paul "H.R." Hudson of . He has also executive produced his own comedy specials, such as Happy. And A Lot. Additionally, Mohr has pursued engagements focused on addiction recovery, sharing his sobriety journey through motivational talks and appearances at events in 2025, including discussions at recovery centers and podcasts like We're Out of Time. As of 2025, Mohr's is estimated at $4 million, accumulated from his multifaceted career in .

Works

Film Roles

Mohr made his debut in 1996 as Bob Sugar, the ambitious and treacherous in , a role that showcased his talent for portraying slick, comedic antagonists opposite . This performance marked his breakthrough in Hollywood, earning praise for his sharp comedic timing in the sports . In 1997, Mohr starred in two films that highlighted his versatility in ensemble casts. He played Brett Campbell, one of the bumbling wealthy friends orchestrating a chaotic kidnapping in the black comedy , contributing to the film's tense yet humorous tone alongside . Later that year, he took a leading role as Nick Bedworth, the charming videographer and romantic lead in the Picture Perfect, where he vied for Jennifer Aniston's affections in a story of deception and love. Mohr continued with supporting roles in late-1990s comedies, including voicing the toy executive Larry Benson in the animated action film (1998), where his character navigates corporate greed amid a toy war. In 1999, he portrayed Zack, a fast-talking ecstasy dealer caught in a web of mishaps across parallel storylines in the indie hit Go, delivering a high-energy performance that captured the film's frantic, youthful vibe. The following year, in The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000), Mohr provided voice work as part of the ensemble bringing the classic cartoon to live-action, adding to the film's whimsical, satirical adventure. Throughout the 2000s, Mohr appeared in a mix of comedies and dramas, often in supporting capacities. In Prime (2005), he played Ben, the wisecracking best friend offering humorous advice in the starring and . He reprised a comedic dynamic in Are We There Yet? (2005) as Marty, the scheming ex-boyfriend complicating Ice Cube's road trip family comedy. By 2007, in the sequel Are We Done Yet?, Mohr's character was referenced but did not appear on screen, underscoring his established presence in the franchise. Mohr's film career spans over 30 feature films, with a recurring emphasis on comedic supporting roles that leverage his improvisational wit and character-driven humor, from sleazy opportunists to loyal sidekicks. His more recent roles include Frank in Sweet Dreams (2024), Abernathy in Bull Run (2024), and John Fisher, a Nike executive involved in the pivotal shoe deal with Michael Jordan, in Air (2023), blending his comedic flair with biographical drama.

Television Roles

Mohr began his prominent television career as a featured player on from 1993 to 1995, where he contributed sketches and impressions during seasons 19 and 20. In 1995, he appeared in a recurring role as Wayne Foxworthy, the brother of the lead character, on the first season of the sitcom . Mohr starred as the lead character Peter Dragon, a sleazy Hollywood producer, in the Fox comedy series Action, which aired from 1999 to 2000. From 2000 to 2005, he provided various voice roles in episodes of the animated series . Mohr hosted and served as an executive producer for the first four seasons of the reality competition on , spanning 2003 to 2006. He joined the supernatural drama in a recurring capacity starting in 2006, becoming a series regular as Professor Rick Payne from 2007 to 2008 across 25 episodes. Mohr headlined the CBS sitcom Gary Unmarried from 2008 to 2010, portraying the titular divorced father Gary Brooks in all 37 episodes. Beginning in 2013, Mohr hosted the annual Awards ceremony for four consecutive years through 2016.

Other Media Appearances

Mohr has contributed voice work to several , showcasing his versatility in non-live-action formats. He also portrayed Dane Vogel, a corporate antagonist, in the open-world action title Saints Row 2 (2008) and reprised the role in its spin-off Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell (2015). Additional credits include Jimmy in Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006) and the unnamed Agent in Blitz: The League II (2008), where his performances added distinctive humor and intensity to the interactive narratives. He also voiced Wagner (English version) in the Rusty Rabbit (2025). In animation and voice-over projects, Mohr has lent his talents to both television series and direct-to-video features, often bringing comedic flair to ensemble casts. He provided multiple guest voices for the animated sitcom Family Guy across three episodes between 2000 and 2005, including roles like Vincent Gambini (a parody of Joe Pesci) in the episode "Jungle Love" and producer Wilshard Watkins in "Fifteen Minutes of Shame." For Disney's The 7D (2014), he voiced characters such as the flamboyant Suave Seashell and the irritable King Groucharooney in select episodes, contributing to the show's whimsical fairy-tale parody style. Earlier works include Tim the Dog in the holiday special Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999) and Mack McCro, a wise-cracking appliance, in The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997). Beyond scripted roles, Mohr has appeared in miscellaneous media through stand-up specials and podcast guest spots, extending his comedic presence into digital and on-demand platforms. His 2012 Comedy Central special Jay Mohr: Funny for a Girl featured observational humor on relationships and fatherhood, drawing from personal anecdotes to engage audiences with sharp impressions. Subsequent releases include Jay Mohr: Happy. And a Lot. (2015) on Showtime, where he explored themes of family life and sobriety, and Jay Mohr: Altamont (2021), a self-released special blending storytelling with crowd work. In podcasting, Mohr has made cameo appearances as a guest on shows like The Adam Carolla Show, discussing comedy and Hollywood experiences, and Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum, sharing insights on mental health and career pivots. These outings highlight his ongoing engagement with audio formats outside his primary hosting duties.

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