Jay Karas | |
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Alma mater | University of Southern California |
Occupation(s) | Film director, television director |
Years active | 1994–present |
Spouse | Monica |
Children | 1 |
Website | jaykaras |
Jay Karas is an American film and television director.
Career
Karas's resume primarily consists of directing live telecasts and stand-up comedy specials. In recent years he moved on to directing episodic television, directing episodes of Parks and Recreation, Raising Hope, Awkward, The Fosters, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Workaholics.[1] In 2014, Karas made his feature film directing debut with the film Break Point, starring Jeremy Sisto and David Walton.[2]
Karas's episode of Dice was one of The Hollywood Reporter's "Critics' Picks: The 15 Best TV Episodes of 2016"[3] and Teachers made Vanity Fair's "5 Underrated TV Shows You Should Watch Right Now".[4]
Personal life
Jay grew up in Maryland, Virginia, and Connecticut. He attended Bloomfield High School and graduated from the University of Southern California.[5] He lives in Italy[6] with his wife Monica and their son Leo.
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | The Jenny McCarthy Show | Associate director, coordinating producer | 22 episodes |
2007 | The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show | Director, co-executive producer | 8 episodes |
2007 | MADtv | Director | 3 episodes |
2007–2008 | Frank TV | 18 episodes | |
2009 | NESN Comedy All-Stars | 8 episodes | |
2011 | Eagleheart | 2 episodes | |
2012–2013 | The Burn with Jeff Ross | 12 episodes | |
2011–2013 | After Lately | Director, executive producer, co-executive producer | 16 episodes |
2013 | Parks and Recreation | Director | Episode: "Doppelgängers" |
2014 | Awkward | 2 episodes | |
Unstrung | Television movie, ABC Family | ||
2015 | About a Boy | Episode: "About a Manniversary" | |
The Fosters | Episode: "Justify the Means" | ||
Sirens | 2 episodes | ||
Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Episode: "Sabotage" | ||
Finding Carter | Episode: I Knew You Were Trouble | ||
Impastor | 2 episodes | ||
Married | 2 episodes | ||
Switched at Birth | Episode: "To the Victor Belong the Spoils" | ||
Kevin from Work | Episode: "Escape from Work" | ||
2016 | Deadbeat | 3 episodes | |
The Swap | Television movie, Disney Channel | ||
2015–2017 | Kirby Buckets | 6 episodes | |
2011–2017 | Workaholics | 8 episodes | |
2017 | Lopez | 2 episodes | |
2016–2017 | Dice | 4 episodes | |
2018 | Alone Together | 2 episodes | |
Great News | Episode: "The Fast Track" | ||
Ghosted | Episode: "The Premonition" | ||
Siren | Episode: "Interview With a Mermaid" | ||
2018–2020 | Superstore | 3 episodes | |
2018–2019 | Splitting Up Together | 4 episodes | |
2016–2018 | Those Who Can't | 4 episodes | |
2017–2018 | Teachers | Director, producer | 16 episodes |
2019 | The Kids Are Alright | Director | 3 episodes |
Sunnyside | Episode: "Skirt Skirt" | ||
2020 | The Baker and The Beauty | Episode: "Honeymoon's Over" | |
The Main Event (2020 film) | |||
Love, Victor | Episode: "What Happens in Willacoochee" | ||
2021 | The Moodys | Season two | |
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers | Episode: "Breakaway" | ||
Dynasty | Episode: "A Public Forum for Her Lies" | ||
Turner & Hooch | Episode: "Diamonds Are Furever" | ||
Acapulco | 5 episodes | ||
2022 | Abbott Elementary | 2 episodes | |
Ghosts | Episode: "The Christmas Spirit" | ||
2023 | So Help Me Todd | Episode: "Ivan the Terrible" | |
True Lies | Episode: "Independent Dependents" | ||
Forthcoming | The Extraditers | Co-writer | In partnership with Dean Ward |
Rewrite of Man Up | In partnership with Dean Ward for CBS Films[7] |
Comedy
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | D.L. Hughley: Reset | Director, executive producer | D.L. Hughley special |
2013 | Doug Stanhope: Beer Hall Putsch | Director, executive producer | Doug Stanhope special |
2014 | Bill Burr: I'm Sorry You Feel That Way | Director | Bill Burr special |
2014 | Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats | Executive producer | Chelsea Peretti special |
2015 | Demetri Martin: Live (At the Time) | Director | Demetri Martin special |
2015 | Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted | Director | Tig Notaro special |
2016 | Tom Segura: Mostly Stories | Director | Tom Segura specially |
2016 | Not Safe with Nikki Glaser | Director | Nikki Glaser special |
2016 | Ali Wong: Baby Cobra | Director | Ali Wong special |
2017 | Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been Thinking | Director | Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy special |
2017 | Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out | Director, executive producer | Bill Burr special |
2017 | Christina P: Mother Inferior | Director | Christina Pazsitzk special |
2018 | Tom Segura: Disgraceful | Director | Tom Segura special |
2018 | Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife | Director | Ali Wong special |
2018 | Demetri Martin: The Overthinker | Director | Demetri Martin special |
Advertising
Karas has directed spots for brands including Ford, Target, Coke Zero, and Fandango, as well campaigns for ABC, Disney, E!, A&E, and TBS, including Conan's launch campaigns and the viral "Desk Wash" spot.[8]
Music video
Year | Title | Artist | Role |
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2004 | "Keeping Last" | The Forgiven Fridays | Producer |
Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2013 | Parks and Recreation | Online Film & Television Association, OFTA Television Award, Best Direction in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
2014 | Break Point | Newport Beach Film Festival, Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking | Won |
2014 | Break Point | SXSW Film Festival, Narrative Spotlight | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "INTERVIEW: Director Jay Karas Talks To Me About The More Than Just a Sports Movie, Break Point". Rama's Screen. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ↑ "Interview: Director 'Jay Karas' Talks His Feature Film Directorial Debut Break Point". Red Carpet Crash. August 22, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ↑ Goodman, Tim; Fienberg, Daniel (December 21, 2016). "Dice - Critics' Picks: The 15 Best TV Episodes of 2016". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ↑ Wolcott, James (January 18, 2017). "5 Underrated TV Shows You Should Watch Right Now". Vanity Fair. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ↑ "Two BHS Alums Making Their Mark at Disney". Courant Community. October 6, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ↑ "Jay Karas bio".
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (April 28, 2017). "Jay Karas & Dean Ward Tapped To Rewrite Comedy Man Up For CBS Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ↑ Dahl, Oscar (November 9, 2010). "Conan is back — all is right with the world". Today. Retrieved May 22, 2018.