Character on Ghost Whisperer: Professor Rick Payne

Full Name: Jon Ferguson Mohr

Birthday: August 23

Birthplace: Verona, New Jersey

Interesting facts:
He is a frequent guest on the New York City drive-time radio show "Opie & Anthony", where he adds his own commentary on the bizarre in-studio happenings and of course throws in the occasional Christopher Walken impersonation. Did a killer impersonation of Christopher Walken in a skit titled "Christopher Walken's Psychic Hotline" on "Saturday Night Live" (1993). Has a tattoo on the inside of his bicep which is dated with the word "Will". This is in respect of his cousin Will who was killed by a drunk driver. Jay Mohr is a frequent contributor and guest host on "The Jungle" a radio show hosted by Jim Rome. Jay's razor sharp takes and opinions have earned him the nickname "Slam Man" on the show. Jay developed and hosted "Mohr Sports", which debuted on ESPN in April 2002, where he offered his unique and humorous insights on the world of sports in front of a live studio audience. The 30-minute weekly show features a timely, sports-themed comedy monologue, followed by interviews with athletes and entertainment personalities, remote segments and musical performances.

• Called "Saturday Night Live" (1993) "a constant struggle to get on camera".
• Has a son.
• Suffers from anxiety.
• Engaged to Nikki Cox [February 3, 2006].
• Married Nikki Cox [December 29, 2006].
• Is the youngest of five siblings.

Biography:
Jay Mohr has found success in the worlds of film, television, radio, writing and stand-upcomedy. He has co-starred in over 20 feature films such as:

• Jerry Maguire
• Picture Perfect
• Playing By Heart
• Suicide Kings
• Seeing Other People
• Even Money
• The Groomsmen
• Pay it Forward
• Go
• Kings Ransom
• Are We There Yet?
• (see list below)

Where you've seen him:

Television:

• Ghost Whisperer
• Christmas Do-Over
• A Salute to the Troops and USO Community Service
• Family Guy (voice)
• Las Vegas
• The Man Show
• The West Wing
• CSI: Miami
• Fastlane
• Scrubs
• Night Visions
• Black River
• The Simpsons (voice)
• Olive, the Other Reindeer (voice)
• Action
• From the Earth to the Moon
• The Jeff Foxworthy Show
• Local Heroes
• The Barefoot Executive
• Saturday Night Live (1993-1995)
• Camp Wilder
• ABC TGIF

Films:

• King's Ransom
• Are We There Yet?
• Seeing Other People
• Simone
• The Adventures of Pluto Nash
• Pay it Forward
• Cherry Falls
• Go!
• 200 Cigarettes
• Playing By Heart
• Jane Austen's Mafia!
• Small Soldiers
• Paulie
• Suicide Kings
• Picture Perfect
• Jerry Maguire
• For Better or Worse

Jay Quotes:

• "I think I made a mistake once...yeah...it was only once."
• "Why are baseball managers the only coaches who dress up like the players? "
• "You know how to tell if the teacher is hung over? Movie Day."

Quotes by people who have worked with Jay:


Awards:

• Espy Award - Host MTV's Lip Service
• Golden Satellite Award - Action! - Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical Series

Milestones:


Upcoming Features:

• A Happy Death (2008)
• Untitled David Kohan/Max Mutchnick TV Project
• The Nightwatchman
• Lonely Street

Pictures from Ghost Whisperer:







Contributing Sources:
www.JayMohr.com