Jason Stuart

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. Stuart has been making people laugh out loud with his
hysterical performances all over the country since coming out in 1993. He has accomplished what few other gay 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 Jewish gay man living in Hollywood is original, cutting edge and just plain funny.

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’s appeared in Logo’s new show, One Night Stand-Up & Wisecrack. In addition to his own hour stand up special Jason Stuart: Making It To The Middle and his comedy CD, Jason Stuart: Gay Comedy Without A Dress.

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 Entourage, The Closer, Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Everybody Hates Chris, House, M.D., Will & Grace, George Lopez, My Wife and Kids, Charmed and the Lifetime movie Home Invasion starring C. Thomas Howell.

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. He has worked with heavy hitters George Clooney, Faye Dunaway, Angelina Jolie, Damon Wayans, Drew Carey, George Lopez, David Spade and even Arnold Schwarzenegger. Stuart was featured in the comedy hit A Day Without a Mexican, Puff Puff Pass, 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, recently he appeared in a remake of Edgar Allan Poe’s horror film, The Pit & the Pendulum where he plays the villain “Father Divay”. And soon he wil be seen in Bear City 2 starring Kathy Najimy and K11 starring Goran Visnjic & D.B. Sweeney.

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 Chairman of the first ever Screen Actors Guild LGBT Committee, and also chairs the comedy shows for Lifeworks Mentoring Program.