Jay Mohr Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Height

Jay Mohr is an American actor, stand-up comedian, author, and radio/podcast host. He first garnered attention during his stint as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s, and his film breakout came as the slick sports agent Bob Sugar in Jerry Maguire (1996).

Over the years, Mohr has navigated between comedy and drama, writing books about his life, hosting talk shows, and taking on substantial roles in television and film.

Profile

• Full name: Jon Ferguson Mohr
• Nickname: Jay Mohr
• Date of birth: August 23, 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Verona, New Jersey, U.S.
• State of origin: New Jersey
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, comedian, radio host, author
• Parents: Jon Wood Mohr (father), Iva Jean Ferguson Mohr (mother)
• Siblings: Julia, Virginia
• Spouse: Jeanie Buss
• Children: Jackson Mohr, Meredith Daniel Mohr
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Raised Presbyterian, later converted to Roman Catholicism
• Ethnicity: Caucasian, of Scottish descent
• Net worth: USD 10 million

Early Life and Education

Jay Mohr is now 55 years old, having been born on August 23, 1970, in Verona, New Jersey. His father, Jon Wood Mohr, worked as a marketing executive, and his mother, Iva Jean Ferguson Mohr, was a nurse. He has two sisters named Julia and Virginia. Raised in a Presbyterian household, Mohr later converted to Roman Catholicism.

During his youth he attended Verona High School and graduated in 1988. He was an active member of the school’s wrestling team and in his senior year served as team captain. After high school he undertook local theater work, including performing in Biloxi Blues at the Nutley Little Theater in Nutley, New Jersey.

Personal Life

Jay Mohr was first married to model/actress Nicole Chamberlain in November 1998; they had a son together named Jackson. That marriage ended in divorce around 2004. On December 29, 2006, Mohr married actress Nikki Cox; together they had a son, Meredith Daniel Mohr, born May 5, 2011. Their divorce was finalized in August 2018.

In 2021, Mohr entered a rehabilitation facility, citing an addiction to Adderall as part of his challenge. In 2017, he began dating Jeanie Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers; they became engaged in December 2022 and married September 3, 2023.

Career

Jay Mohr began performing stand-up comedy as a teenager, sharpening his voice on small stages, college circuits, and comedy clubs. His television break came when he landed a spot on Saturday Night Live as a featured cast member during the 1993–1995 seasons. While on SNL he became known for impressions of Christopher Walken, Dick Vitale, and others, but he struggled with panic attacks and limited sketch time, later documenting these challenges in his memoir Gasping for Airtime.

His first major film role arrived in 1996 with Jerry Maguire, playing Bob Sugar. That role opened doors to films such as Picture Perfect (1997), Suicide Kings, Small Soldiers, Go, Pay It Forward, Seeing Other People, Even Money, The Groomsmen, Street Kings, Hereafter, Air, and more. On television, he starred as Peter Dragon in Action (1999), played Professor Rick Payne on Ghost Whisperer (2006–2008), and led the sitcom Gary Unmarried (2008–2010).

Beyond acting, Mohr created, hosted, and executive produced Last Comic Standing (2003–2004) and hosted sports-oriented projects such as Mohr Sports on ESPN and a later radio show Jay Mohr Sports on Fox Sports Radio. He also hosts the podcast Mohr Stories, in which he shares personal reflections, interviews, and observations. He has routinely continued doing stand-up tours and special performances across the U.S.

Awards and Nominations

• 2003 Primetime Emmy nomination – Outstanding Reality Program for Last Comic Standing
• Grammy nomination – Best Comedy Album for Happy. And A Lot.

Net worth

Jay Mohr’s net worth is estimated at around USD 10 million. His income stems from film and television roles, stand-up touring, book sales, podcasting, radio shows, and producing credits.

Controversy

Mohr has faced various controversies and public criticism over his career. During his time on Saturday Night Live, he was accused of plagiarizing material from comedian Rick Shapiro, which he later admitted in his memoir Gasping for Airtime. He also struggled with severe panic attacks while on SNL, an episode he addresses candidly in his writing. In later years, his struggles with Adderall addiction became public when he sought rehabilitation in 2021.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jaymohr
• X: @JayMohr
• YouTube: Jay Mohr

Filmography

• Jerry Maguire (1996)
• Picture Perfect (1997)
• Suicide Kings (1998)
• The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (voice) (1998)
• Paulie (1998)
• Small Soldiers (1998)
• Jane Austen’s Mafia! (1998)
• Playing by Heart (1998)
• Go (1999)
• 200 Cigarettes (1999)
• Cherry Falls (2000)
• Pay It Forward (2000)
• The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
• Simone (2002)
• Seeing Other People (2004)
• Are We There Yet? (2005)
• King’s Ransom (2005)
• Even Money (2006)
• The Groomsmen (2006)
• Street Kings (2008)
• Lonely Street (2009)
• Hereafter (2010)
• The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)
• Dumbbells (2014)
• Road Hard (2015)
• All About Nina (2018)
• American Nightmares (2018)
• Hollow Point (2019)
• Air (2023)
• Sweet Dreams (2024)

Books

• Gasping for Airtime: Two Years in the Trenches of Saturday Night Live
• No Wonder My Parents Drank: Tales from a Stand-Up Dad