Jay Duplass
Actor and filmmaker; creator of Togetherness
Born
March 7th, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, recognized for contributions to independent film and television. Co-created the HBO series Togetherness and starred in the series. Directed and starred in various films, contributing to the rise of the mumblecore movement. Collaborated with brother Mark Duplass on several projects, including films such as The Puffy Chair and Jeff, Who Lives at Home.
Co-created HBO series Togetherness
Directed The Puffy Chair
Starred in Jeff, Who Lives at Home
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