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Jay Varela was born on July 7, 1937 in the USA as Jay Frederick Varela. He is an actor, known for Knots Landing (1979), The Unholy Rollers (1972) and Falcon Crest (1981). See full bio »

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Known For

Knots Landing
Knots Landing Alex Leslie
(1984)
The Unholy Rollers
The Unholy Rollers Nick
(1972)
Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest Miguel Aviles
(1988-1989)
Judging Amy
Judging Amy Oscar Ortiz
(2000-2001)
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 2000-2001 Judging Amy (TV Series)
Oscar Ortiz
- Grounded (2001) ... Oscar Ortiz
- Drawing the Line (2000) ... Oscar Ortiz
 1989 A Peaceable Kingdom (TV Series)
Dr. Trevino
- Symphony (1989) ... Dr. Trevino
 1988-1989 Falcon Crest (TV Series)
Miguel Aviles
- Uneasy Allies (1989) ... Miguel Aviles
- And Baby Makes Three (1989) ... Miguel Aviles
- Life with Father (1988) ... Miguel Aviles
- Liars Anonymous (1988) ... Miguel Aviles
- Jeopardy (1988) ... Miguel Aviles
 1987 In the Mood
Maria's Husband the Tuna Foreman
 1985 Cagney & Lacey (TV Series)
Dr. Solano
- The Clinic (1985) ... Dr. Solano
 1985 Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series)
Sergeant Demmer
- People Don't Do Such Things (1985) ... Sergeant Demmer
 1984 Knots Landing (TV Series)
Alex Leslie
- Tomorrow Never Knows (1984) ... Alex Leslie
- Truth and Consequences (1984) ... Alex Leslie
 1984 T.J. Hooker (TV Series)
Rudy Cates
- The Snow Game (1984) ... Rudy Cates
 1983 The Fall Guy (TV Series)
Sheriff Klegg
- Trauma (1983) ... Sheriff Klegg
 1983 Missing Pieces (TV Movie)
Lt. Carlos Ruiz
 1983 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series)
Victorio Baca
- But It's Not My Fault (1983) ... Victorio Baca
 1983 Tales of the Gold Monkey (TV Series)
Mr. Henriques
- The Sultan of Swat (1983) ... Mr. Henriques
 1982 The Greatest American Hero (TV Series)
Fernandez
- This Is the One the Suit Was Meant For (1982) ... Fernandez
 1982 Herbie, the Love Bug (TV Series)
Mr. Diaz
- Herbie to the Rescue (1982) ... Mr. Diaz
 1981 Dallas (TV Series)
Senator
- Ewing-Gate (1981) ... Senator
- Full Circle (1981) ... Senator
- Ewing vs. Ewing (1981) ... Senator
- The Mark of Cain (1981) ... Senator
 1978-1981 Quincy M.E. (TV Series)
Abrego / Arturo Dominguez / Dick Morales
- By Their Faith (1981) ... Abrego
- By the Death of a Child (1979) ... Arturo Dominguez
- A Night to Raise the Dead (1978) ... Dick Morales
 1980 Condominium (TV Series)
Chief Meteorologist
- Episode #1.2 (1980) ... Chief Meteorologist
- Episode #1.1 (1980) ... Chief Meteorologist
 1979 The Ropers (TV Series)
Mr. Ramirez
- The Other Man (1979) ... Mr. Ramirez
 1979 240-Robert (TV Series)
Lt. Vetter
- Earthquake (1979) ... Lt. Vetter
- Time Bomb (1979) ... Lt. Vetter
 1979 Sword of Justice (TV Series)
Sanchez
- Blackjack (1979) ... Sanchez
 1979 Dear Detective (TV Series)
- Pilot (1979)
 1979 The White Shadow (TV Series)
Mr. Palomino
- The Great White Dope (1979) ... Mr. Palomino
 1979 The Incredible Hulk (TV Series)
Ramon
- A Solitary Place (1979) ... Ramon
 1978 Switch (TV Series)
Fire Chief
- Dangerous Curves (1978) ... Fire Chief (as Jay F. Varela)
 1977 Killer on Board (TV Movie)
 1976-1977 Delvecchio (TV Series)
Rivera / Sergeant Rivera / Sgt. Rivera
- Cancelled Contract (1977) ... Rivera
- Requiem for a Loser (1977) ... Rivera
- Licensed to Kill (1977) ... Rivera
- Bad Shoot (1977) ... Rivera
- Dying Can Be a Pleasure (1977) ... Rivera
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 1977 McMillan & Wife (TV Series)
Alvarez
- Philip's Game (1977) ... Alvarez (as Jay F. Varela)
 1977 Most Wanted (TV Series)
Diaz
- The Pirate (1977) ... Diaz
 1977 Once an Eagle (TV Mini-Series)
Doctor
- Part 7 (1977) ... Doctor
 1977 The City (TV Movie)
Ray Vega
 1976 Serpico (TV Series)
Harper
- The Serbian Connection (1976) ... Harper
 1976 Baretta (TV Series)
Pinera
- Runway Cowboy (1976) ... Pinera
 1974-1976 The Streets of San Francisco (TV Series)
Seymour Banchik / Rodriguez / Hernandez
- The Thrill Killers: Part 1 (1976) ... Seymour Banchik
- False Witness (1975) ... Rodriguez
- For Good or Evil (1974) ... Hernandez
 1976 Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence (TV Movie)
Second Deputy Marshal
 1975 Kojak (TV Series)
Sam Lopez
- A House of Prayer, a Den of Thieves (1975) ... Sam Lopez
 1973-1975 Columbo (TV Series)
Capt. Ortega / Sgt. Rojas
- A Case of Immunity (1975) ... Capt. Ortega
- Candidate for Crime (1973) ... Sgt. Rojas
 1974-1975 Police Story (TV Series)
Cadiz / Sergeant Perez
- The Cutting Edge (1975) ... Cadiz
- Fathers and Sons (1974) ... Sergeant Perez
 1973-1975 Cannon (TV Series)
David Ortez / Captain Valdez
- Perfect Fit for a Frame (1975) ... David Ortez
- Night Flight to Murder (1973) ... Captain Valdez
 1974 The Missiles of October (TV Movie)
Cuban Delegate (as Jay Vallera)
 1974 The Underground Man (TV Movie)
Dr. Silcox
 1974 Nakia (TV Series)
Indiana Johnny
- Pilot (1974) ... Indiana Johnny
 1974 Apple's Way (TV Series)
Moffatt
- The Zoo (1974) ... Moffatt
 1973 Mannix (TV Series)
Sgt. Ramon
- The Gang's All Here (1973) ... Sgt. Ramon
 1973 The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
Charlie Bent
 1973 Kid Blue
Mendoza
 1970-1972 Medical Center (TV Series)
Lorimer / Harry Jenkins
- A Game for One Player (1972) ... Lorimer
- Death Grip (1970) ... Harry Jenkins
 1972 The Unholy Rollers
Nick
 1972 House Made of Dawn
Benally
 1972 Nichols (TV Series)
Sin Lingua
- Wonder Fizz Flies Again (1972) ... Sin Lingua
 1971 Monty Nash (TV Series)
Emilio del Sol / Tom Chino
- A Killer Among Us (1971) ... Emilio del Sol
- The Time of the Eagle (1971) ... Tom Chino (as Jay Vallera)
 1971 The Man and the City (TV Series)
Joe Nacora
- Pipe Me a Loving Tune (1971) ... Joe Nacora
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Jay Vallera | Jay F. Varela
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Teaching at Ventura College, Ventura, CA for the past 10-15 years

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Cancer
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