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Jay Eaton

Actor

Jay Eaton

Born March 17, 1899 in New Jersey, USADied February 5, 1970113 films

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Strangers on a Train posterFirst watchStrangers on a Train19517.7as Party Guest (uncredited)A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Big Sleep poster7.6The Big Sleep1946A Night at the Opera poster7.4A Night at the Opera1935Mr. Deeds Goes to Town poster7.5Mr. Deeds Goes to Town1936Top Hat poster7.2Top Hat1935Make Way for Tomorrow poster7.5Make Way for Tomorrow1937Heaven Can Wait poster6.9Heaven Can Wait1943Gold Diggers of 1933 poster7.2Gold Diggers of 19331933Libeled Lady poster7.3Libeled Lady1936

Filmography

113 films as actor
  1. 1951Painting the Clouds with SunshineInterior Decorator (uncredited)
  2. 1951Strangers on a TrainParty Guest (uncredited)
  3. 1950The Damned Don't CryGambler at The Hacienda (uncredited)
  4. 1950WhirlpoolMinor Role (uncredited)
  5. 1949Sorrowful JonesHorse Player (uncredited)
  6. 1949The Great SinnerGambler (uncredited)
  7. 1949The FountainheadParty Guest (uncredited)
  8. 1948Ladies of the Chorus(uncredited)
  9. 1948Romance on the High SeasAd Designer (uncredited)
  10. 1948The Fuller Brush ManChess-Playing Club Member (uncredited)
  11. 1947Daisy Kenyon
  12. 1947High Wall
  13. 1947The Judge Steps OutWedding Guest (uncredited)
  14. 1947The GangsterMan in Lobby (uncredited)
  15. 1947The UnfaithfulParty Guest
  16. 1946Blue SkiesNightclub Patron
  17. 1946The Big SleepCasino Patron (uncredited)
  18. 1946The Blue DahliaBar Patron (uncredited)
  19. 1946Meet Me on BroadwayMan in Audience (uncredited)
  20. 1945Lady on a Train
  21. 1945I Love a MysteryRestaurant Patron (Uncredited)
  22. 1944Mr. SkeffingtonStock Broker (uncredited)
  23. 1943Swing FeverDancer (uncredited)
  24. 1943Heaven Can WaitBook Store Clerk (uncredited)
  25. 1942Silver QueenParty Guest (uncredited)
  26. 1942The Major and the MinorMan Leaving Elevator (uncredited)
  27. 1942The Big StreetNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  28. 1941Cadet GirlNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  29. 1941Out of the Fog
  30. 1941Love CrazyParty Guest Getting Rake (uncredited)
  31. 1940The Lone Wolf Keeps a DateSalesman Helping Crane
  32. 1940Blondie Plays CupidKirk (uncredited)
  33. 1940Seven SinnersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  34. 1940City for ConquestParty Guest (uncredited)
  35. 1940Dance, Girl, DanceNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  36. 1940The Golden FleecingClerk (uncredited)
  37. 1940My Love Came BackParty Guest (uncredited)
  38. 1940'Til We Meet AgainExtra in Hong Kong Bar (uncredited)
  39. 1940Castle on the HudsonDance Partner of 'Sweetheart' in Nightclub (uncredited)
  40. 1940Convicted WomanFloorwalker (uncredited)
  41. 1940City of ChanceGambling House Patgron
  42. 1939Blondie Brings Up BabyDithers' Employee (uncredited)
  43. 1939Broadway SerenadeAtlantic City Party Guest (uncredited)
  44. 1939Blondie Meets the BossWilson (uncredited)
  45. 1938Three Loves Has NancyTrain Passenger (uncredited)
  46. 1938Gold Diggers in ParisMusician
  47. 1938Arsène Lupin ReturnsMan in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
  48. 1937Sunday Night at the TrocaderoBartender
  49. 1937Talent ScoutExtra in Carter's Outer Office (uncredited)
  50. 1937Step Lively, Jeeves!Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
  51. 1937Michael O'HalloranFriend (uncredited)
  52. 1937Make Way for TomorrowNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  53. 1937Criminals of the Air
  54. 1936Wanted: Jane TurnerExtra in Elevator (uncredited)
  55. 1936Theodora Goes WildParty Guest (uncredited)
  56. 1936Under Your SpellSponsor (uncredited)
  57. 1936Libeled LadyClub Patron (uncredited)
  58. 1936To Mary - with LoveGuest
  59. 1936Bullets or BallotsMan Sitting with Lee (uncredited)
  60. 1936Revolt of the ZombiesParty Guest (uncredited)
  61. 1936Champagne CharliePassenger in Corridor
  62. 1936Mr. Deeds Goes to TownWriter (uncredited)
  63. 1936Big Brown EyesBarber (Uncredited)
  64. 1936Love Before BreakfastNight Club Patron (uncredited)
  65. 1936Don't Gamble with LoveGambler
  66. 1935White LiesDinner Guest (uncredited)
  67. 1935A Night at the OperaAviator (uncredited)
  68. 1935It's in the AirNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  69. 1935The Goose and the GanderTeddy's Friend (uncredited)
  70. 1935Top HatGuest Leaving Elevator (uncredited)
  71. 1935Break of HeartsMan in Hotel (uncredited)
  72. 1935Two Hearts in Wax TimeMannequin Dresser (uncredited)
  73. 1935Let's Live Tonight
  74. 1935Gold Diggers of 1935Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)
  75. 1935The Casino Murder CaseAuction Floorman (uncredited)
  76. 1935The Gilded LilyLondon Cafe Patron (uncredited)
  77. 1934Forsaking All OthersParty Guest (Uncredited)
  78. 1934The Affairs of CelliniPolverino
  79. 1934Hat, Coat and GloveMan Coming Out of Elevator (uncredited)
  80. 1934Manhattan MelodramaDrunk (uncredited)
  81. 1934UpperworldJewelry Salesman (uncredited)
  82. 1934Jimmy the GentThird Young Man Drinking Tea (uncredited)
  83. 1933Ace of AcesCard Playing Party Guest (uncredited)
  84. 1933My WomanMuriel's Friend at Party (Uncredited)
  85. 1933Stage MotherMr. Sterling, Dance Instructor (uncredited)
  86. 1933Lady for a DayHotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
  87. 1933Cocktail HourJerry (uncredited)
  88. 1933Gold Diggers of 1933Diner (uncredited)
  89. 1932FaithlessChez Louise Manager
  90. 1932Jewel RobberyLeopold, Assistant Jewelry Manager (uncredited)
  91. 1932Merrily We Go to HellFriend (uncredited)
  92. 1932New Morals for OldParty Guest (uncredited)
  93. 1932The Greeks Had a Word for ThemNightclub Patron
  94. 1931Working GirlsDance Extra (uncredited)
  95. 1931The Last FlightExtra in Claridge Bar
  96. 1931Traveling HusbandsHotel Dining Room Guest
  97. 1931Never the Twain Shall MeetParty Guest (uncredited)
  98. 1931The Sky RaidersHenchman Blondy
  99. 1931IndiscreetParty Guest (uncredited)
  100. 1931Born to LoveHotel Dancer (uncredited)
  101. 1931The Naughty FlirtParty Guest (uncredited)
  102. 1930Passion FlowerDancing Party Guest (uncredited)
  103. 1930SunnyMan 'Weenie' Flirts with at Ball
  104. 1930The Truth About YouthNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  105. 1930Ladies of LeisureBalcony Party Guest (uncredited)
  106. 1929UntamedGambler
  107. 1929Leaping LoveClub Patron (uncredited)
  108. 1929The Big SquawkJoe
  109. 1928Man-Made WomenGarth
  110. 1928Lady Be GoodDancer
  111. 1928The NooseTommy
  112. 1921Where Lights Are Low'Spud' Malone
  113. 1920Her First ElopementGerald Elliott