Will Smithscreen performanceWill Smith plays Jay in Men in Black.
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Jay
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Jay appears in Men in Black (1997), portrayed by Will Smith. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 1997 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Jay on screen
One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.
Film guide · 1 film · 1997Main sequence runtime: 1h 38m
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- 01Start hereMen in Black
1997 · 1h 38m
Portrayed by Will Smith · screen performanceWill Smith's portrayal of Jay in Men in Black gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.
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Who plays Jay?
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Will Smithscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Jay
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