Jay Harris Pickett was an actor and producer from the United States. He was well-known for his outstanding performances in a number of films. Jay possessed a unique combination of talent and vigour. He put in a lot of effort to achieve his aim.
Early Life
Jay Harris Pickett was born in Spokane, Washington, on February 10, 1961, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho. He earned his BA in acting from Boise State University and his MFA in acting from UCLA, where he appeared in various theatre plays.
Jay Pickett Career
Following his graduation, Jay began his professional career. On the ABC Daytime soap Port Charles in 1997, Pickett played Frank Scanlon, a committed paramedic and substitute teacher who is the troubled elder brother of Joe Scanlon. Pickett played Lorenzo Alcazar in the soap opera General Hospital, the parent series of Port Charles, in 2006, as a stand-in for actor Ted King. Pickett returned to General Hospital in 2007 to play Detective David Harper, a recurrent role.
Pickett’s television credits include roles on China Beach, Mr. Belvedere, Dragnet, Jake and the Fatman, Days of Our Lives, Perry Mason, and Matlock, as well as roles in the miniseries Rags to Riches. Football, basketball, baseball, and skiing were among his favorite sports. He could also rope and ride a horse in the western style. He was great friends with Michael Dietz, a former Port Charles co-star, and was the godfather of his daughter Madison.
Cause of Death
Jay Pickett died at the age of 60. Travis Mills, the film’s director, said he was filming a sequence for his upcoming film “Treasure Valley” on location in Idaho. Pickett’s death “appears to have been a heart attack,” according to Mills, who added that everyone who was present “tried everything they could to keep him alive.”
Jay Pickett Biography |
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| Real Name | Jay Harris Pickett |
| Birth Date | 10 February 1961 |
| Died Date | 30 July 2021 |
| Aged | 60 Years |
| Birth Place | Spokane, Washington, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Aquarius |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 10” – in Centimeters – 178 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 70 kg – in Pounds – 154 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 9 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | E. Richard Pickett |
| Mother | Virginia Pickett |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Vallivue High School |
| College | Boise State University |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | No |
| Is he a Gay? | No |
| Wife | Elena Pickett |
| Children | Tyler Pickett, Michaela Pickett, Maegan Pickett |
Personal Life
In 1986, Jay Pickett married Elena Bates. Pickett and his wife, Elena, had two daughters, Maegan and Michaela, and a son, Tyler, and lived in California. Pickett adored his family and spent as much time as he could with them.
Social Media
Jay Pickett had an Instagram account under the moniker @jaypickett and 3 posts, with 455 followers and 91 followings. In 2016, he joined Twitter, where he has 409 followers and 73 followings.
Jay Pickett Net Worth
Jay Pickett’s total net worth was $1.5 million, which he earned entirely through his hard work and dedication to his job as a professional actor. He was a committed performer who put in a lot of time and effort into his work.. He worked hard every day to better himself.
Trivia
- Jay portrayed Parker in a popular film Rush Week in 1989
- He portrayed Frank Scanlon on the ABC Daytime drama, Port Charles in 1997.
- Jay portrayed Stewart Hancock in the popular television drama Landslide in 2005.
- He played the role of Kennedy in his most recent film A Soldier’s Revenge released in 2020.
