Jay Karas Explained

Jay Karas
Alma Mater:University of Southern California
Occupation:Film director, television director
Years Active:1994–present
Spouse:Monica
Children:1

Jaime Eliezer Karas[1] is an American film and television director.

Career

Karas's resume primarily consists of directing live telecasts and stand-up comedy specials. In recent years he moved on to directing episodic television, directing episodes of Parks and Recreation, Raising Hope, Awkward, The Fosters, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Workaholics.[2] In 2014, Karas made his feature film directing debut with the film Break Point, starring Jeremy Sisto and David Walton.[3]

Karas's episode of Dice was one of The Hollywood Reporter's "Critics' Picks: The 15 Best TV Episodes of 2016"[4] and Teachers made Vanity Fair's "5 Underrated TV Shows You Should Watch Right Now".[5]

Personal life

Jay grew up in Maryland, Virginia, and Connecticut. He attended Bloomfield High School and graduated from the University of Southern California.[6] He lives in Italy[7] with his wife Monica and their son Leo.

Filmography

Television

! Year! Title! Role! Notes
1997The Jenny McCarthy ShowAssociate director, coordinating producer22 episodes
2007The Naked Trucker and T-Bones ShowDirector, co-executive producer8 episodes
2007MADtvDirector3 episodes
2007–2008Frank TV18 episodes
2009NESN Comedy All-Stars 8 episodes
2011Eagleheart2 episodes
2012–2013The Burn with Jeff Ross 12 episodes
2011–2013After LatelyDirector, executive producer, co-executive producer16 episodes
2013Parks and Recreation DirectorEpisode: "Doppelgängers"
2014Awkward2 episodes
UnstrungTelevision movie, ABC Family
2015About a BoyEpisode: "About a Manniversary"
The FostersEpisode: "Justify the Means"
Sirens 2 episodes
Brooklyn Nine-NineEpisode: "Sabotage"
Finding CarterEpisode: I Knew You Were Trouble
Impastor2 episodes
Married 2 episodes
Switched at BirthEpisode: "To the Victor Belong the Spoils"
Kevin from Work Episode: "Escape from Work"
2016Deadbeat3 episodes
The SwapTelevision movie, Disney Channel
2015–2017Kirby Buckets6 episodes
2011–2017Workaholics 8 episodes
2017Lopez2 episodes
2016–2017Dice4 episodes
2018Alone Together2 episodes
Great NewsEpisode: "The Fast Track"
GhostedEpisode: "The Premonition"
SirenEpisode: "Interview With a Mermaid"
2018–2020Superstore3 episodes
2018–2019Splitting Up Together4 episodes
2016–2018Those Who Can't4 episodes
2017–2018TeachersDirector, producer16 episodes
2019The Kids Are AlrightDirector3 episodes
SunnysideEpisode: "Skirt Skirt"
2020The Baker and The BeautyEpisode: "Honeymoon's Over"
The Main Event (2020 film)
Love, VictorEpisode: "What Happens in Willacoochee"
2021The MoodysSeason two
Episode: "Breakaway"
DynastyEpisode: "A Public Forum for Her Lies"
Turner & HoochEpisode: "Diamonds Are Furever"
Acapulco5 episodes
2022Abbott Elementary2 episodes
2022-2024Ghosts3 episodes
2023So Help Me ToddEpisode: "Ivan the Terrible"
True LiesEpisode: "Independent Dependents"
ForthcomingThe ExtraditersCo-writerIn partnership with Dean Ward
Rewrite of Man UpIn partnership with Dean Ward for CBS Films[8]

Comedy

! Year! Title! Role! Notes
2012D.L. Hughley: Reset Director, executive producerD.L. Hughley special
2013Doug Stanhope: Beer Hall Putsch Director, executive producerDoug Stanhope special
2014Bill Burr: I'm Sorry You Feel That WayDirectorBill Burr special
2014Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats Executive producerChelsea Peretti special
2015Demetri Martin: Live (At the Time) DirectorDemetri Martin special
2015Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted DirectorTig Notaro special
2016Tom Segura: Mostly Stories DirectorTom Segura specially
2016Not Safe with Nikki GlaserDirectorNikki Glaser special
2016Ali Wong: Baby CobraDirectorAli Wong special
2017Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been ThinkingDirectorJeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy special
2017 Director, executive producerBill Burr special
2017Christina P: Mother InferiorDirectorChristina Pazsitzk special
2018Tom Segura: Disgraceful DirectorTom Segura special
2018Ali Wong: Hard Knock WifeDirectorAli Wong special
2018Demetri Martin: The Overthinker DirectorDemetri Martin special

Advertising

Karas has directed spots for brands including Ford, Target, Coke Zero, and Fandango, as well campaigns for ABC, Disney, E!, A&E, and TBS, including Conan's launch campaigns and the viral "Desk Wash" spot.[9]

Music video

Awards

|-| 2013| Parks and Recreation| Online Film & Television Association, OFTA Television Award, Best Direction in a Comedy Series| |-| 2014| Break Point| Newport Beach Film Festival, Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking| |-| 2014| Break Point| SXSW Film Festival, Narrative Spotlight|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JAIME ELIEZER KARAS . 2024-08-03 . JAIME ELIEZER KARAS . en-US.
  2. Web site: INTERVIEW: Director Jay Karas Talks To Me About The More Than Just a Sports Movie, Break Point. Rama's Screen. May 23, 2018.
  3. Web site: Interview: Director 'Jay Karas' Talks His Feature Film Directorial Debut Break Point. August 22, 2015. Red Carpet Crash. May 23, 2018.
  4. Web site: Dice - Critics' Picks: The 15 Best TV Episodes of 2016. Goodman. Tim. Fienberg. Daniel. December 21, 2016. The Hollywood Reporter. May 22, 2018.
  5. Web site: 5 Underrated TV Shows You Should Watch Right Now. Wolcott. James. January 18, 2017. Vanity Fair. May 22, 2018.
  6. Web site: Two BHS Alums Making Their Mark at Disney. October 6, 2016. Courant Community. May 22, 2018.
  7. Web site: Jay Karas bio.
  8. Web site: Jay Karas & Dean Ward Tapped To Rewrite Comedy Man Up For CBS Films. N'Duka. Amanda. April 28, 2017. Deadline Hollywood. May 22, 2018.
  9. News: Conan is back — all is right with the world. Dahl. Oscar. November 9, 2010. Today. May 22, 2018.