Jefferson Mays Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 78 kg |
Date of Birth | June 8, 1965 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Spouse | Susan Lyons |
Jefferson Mays is an American actor who is known for his performance in various plays, films, and TV series. He is a Tony Award achiever and has acted in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play titled I Am My Own Wife from November 2003 to October 31, 2004. During his days at the University of California, San Diego, Jefferson did stage plays at La Jolla Playhouse, Long Wharf Theatre, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Playwrights Horizons.
Born Name
Lewis Jefferson Mays
Nick Name
Jefferson
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Clinton, Connecticut, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Jefferson completed his bachelor’s degree in Arts from Yale University and later joined the University of California, San Diego, for his master’s degree in fine arts.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – He was a naval intelligence officer.
- Mother – She worked as a children’s librarian.
- Siblings – Jefferson has 2 older siblings.
Manager
Jefferson is represented by Authentic Talent and Literary Management.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jefferson Mays has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Bright eyes
Best Known For
- Playing Henry Higgins in the 2007 revival of the play named Pygmalion
- Playing 9 roles in the 2013 play, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
- Winning several prestigious awards like Tony Award for “Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play”, Drama Desk Award for “Outstanding Solo Performance”, and Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding Solo Performance” in 2004 for his performance in the play, I Am My Own Wife
First Film
Jefferson made his theatrical film debut in the 1995 film, The Low Life.
First TV Show
Jefferson Mays made his first TV show appearance as Alex on This Week in Joe’s Basement in 1991.
Jefferson Mays Favorite Things
- D’Ysquith – The Banker
- Show – The Walking Dead
Source – Broadway
Jefferson Mays Facts
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