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Dennis Jay Funny

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  • Producer
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Dennis Jay Funny
IMDB, Dennis Jay Funny, #djFunnyOfficial actor; Gotham on FOX; "Person of Interest", poi CBS; How To Make It in America HBO; A Walk Among The Tombstones, Meet Dave, Eddie Murphy; The Rebound; Men In Black 3, Will Smith, black Panther, Huey Newton. #NoSmallParts
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In the entertainment world, attitude, talent and perseverance is a must! Working character Actor Dennis Jay Funny, a Gemini and a twin, is embodiment of these ingredients. No, he's not a comedian who changed his name to make people smile. Funny is his actual birth name and everything Dennis Jay Funny touches is serious business.

His Dad is from South Carolina and his mother is from Alabama. Their families moved to upstate New York as teenagers where they attended different high schools. Dennis and his twin (the Funny Twins) were born in Tacoma, Washington at Joint Base Lewis-McChord where his father had recently been stationed. They grew up in Westchester, NY. Dennis enjoyed High School. He was voted "most popular and class clown" and was Captain of the Football team at Alexander Hamilton High School. The Math standout (who scored 100% in Algebra, 95% in Geometry & 97% in his Trigonometry New York State Regents Final exams) then went on to Engineering powerhouse, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (rpi.edu) in Troy, New York on scholarship.

In Dennis' first film, sports epic "Any Given Sunday", director Oliver Stone utilized Shark player, '#47's' unique acting expertise and diverse skills. A few years later the New York character actor was encored by Stone in the opening sequence of his "World Trade Center" film as the musical hipster waiting on the subway platform the morning of September 11th.

A longtime underground event promoter in New York City; his friendly notoriety has inspired a following of dedicated revelers. An extensive traveler, Dennis has forged positive relationships worldwide. This former Wall Streeter has dedicated his life to inspiring others. The only remnant of his white collar past is a trademark trail of cigar smoke left in his wake, though he claims he is cutting back. When asked what's next? He replied, "Who knows? Anything can happen, Life is a wild ride!"
BornMay 25, 1967
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FUMBLE... the Sharks have lost two Quarterbacks in a row...#$%^!-(Al Pacino and Dennis Jay Funny) -"Any Given Sunday" film, Directed by Oliver Stone. #NoSmallParts
Time to turn up! (Dennis Jay Funny, Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow) 'Two Lovers' film. #NoSmallParts
'Men In Black 3' film.Huey Newton (Dennis Jay Funny) and the Black Panthers give Agent J (Will Smith) a pound, at Andy Warhol's party back in time 1969. #NoSmallParts
"Cupcake?"Gotham, episode s2e15, "Mad Grey Dawn" (Robin Lord Taylor, Dennis Jay Funny)Dennis Jay Funny has played the role of villain, Jay the henchman in seasons 1-4 of the Fox television series Gotham. #NoSmallParts
Actor, Dennis Jay Funny and Writer/Director/Producer Oliver Stone posing for press at "Any Given Sunday" premiere in Time Square, NYC. #NoSmallParts
Hey Ray, HBO's making a movie on me! - The Fighter film.pictured: (Academy Award Winner Melissa Leo, Dennis Jay Funny, Academy Award Winner Christian Bale) #NoSmallParts
'One Time ... One Damn Time!'
Leonard, LaMelo and the fellas toast to success! (Actors, Michael Rapaport and Dennis Jay Funny)  -'Life & Beth'
"Extra Extra, read all about it, Newman Kidnapped, UK Suspects on the Run!" (Actor, Dennis Jay Funny)  -'SUSPICION' an Apple TV Original series.
Newman Kidnapped! - UK Suspects ON RUN!   (Actor, Dennis Jay Funny)  -'SUSPICION' an Apple TV Original series.
Steve Sands (paparazzi extraordinaire) and Actor, Dennis Jay Funny.  Behind The Scenes.  -'SUSPICION' an Apple TV Original series.
Dennis Jay Funny

Known for

Mila Kunis in Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)
Luckiest Girl Alive
6.4
  • Subway Rider(uncredited)
  • 2022
Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019)
Joker
8.4
  • Gotham Citizen(uncredited)
  • 2019
Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, and Josh Brolin in Men in Black 3 (2012)
Men in Black 3
6.8
  • Huey Newton, Black Panther Leader(uncredited)
  • 2012
Cameron Diaz, Al Pacino, James Woods, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, and LL Cool J in Any Given Sunday (1999)
Any Given Sunday
6.9
  • Jose Giles(uncredited)
  • 1999

Credits

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Actor

  • Up Here
    • Construction Foreman (uncredited)
    • Completed
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Dumb Money
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • City on Fire
    • Key Orderly
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Day of the Fight
    • Paramedic
    • In Production
  • Mila Kunis in Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)
    Luckiest Girl Alive
    • Subway Rider (uncredited)
    • 2022
  • Michael Che in That Damn Michael Che (2021)
    That Damn Michael Che
    • Inmate #1
    • The Watcher
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Amy Schumer in Life & Beth (2022)
    Life & Beth
    • LaMelo (Leonard's friend) (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Uma Thurman, Elyes Gabel, Gerran Howell, Kunal Nayyar, Georgina Campbell, Tom Rhys Harries, and Elizabeth Henstridge in Suspicion (2022)
    Suspicion
    • New York Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Peter Friedman, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, and Sarah Snook in Succession (2018)
    Succession
    • Front Event Security (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Tracy Morgan in The Last O.G. (2018)
    The Last O.G.
    • Prison Bully (Cafeteria)
    • Prisoner (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
    Wu-Tang: An American Saga
    • U-God's crew (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Betty (2020)
    Betty
    • Construction Worker (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Kevin James, Gary Anthony Williams, Freddie Stroma, Dan Ahdoot, Jillian Mueller, and Sarah Stiles in The Crew (2021)
    The Crew
    • Garage Mechanic (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Tigertail (2020)
    Tigertail
    • Eddie, Bronx Hustler (uncredited)
    • 2020
  • Lena Olin, Carol Kane, Logan Lerman, Louis Ozawa, Jerrika Hinton, Kate Mulvany, and Tiffany Boone in Hunters (2020)
    Hunters
    • NYPD Officer Dale (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019)
    Joker
    • Gotham Citizen (uncredited)
    • 2019
  • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
    Blue Bloods
    • Construction Project Manager
    • Street Vendor (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2019
  • Christopher Meloni and Patton Oswalt in Happy! (2017)
    Happy!
    • Prisoner (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Jeremy Sisto, Alana De La Garza, Missy Peregrym, John Boyd, Katherine Renee Kane, and Zeeko Zaki in FBI (2018)
    FBI
    • SWAT Officer (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2018

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Dennis Jay Funny: Fan Reel
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Dennis Jay Funny: Fan Reel
Betty s2e2
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Betty s2e2
Doctor WHO: Dennis Jay Funny in the T.A.R.D.I.S.
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Doctor WHO: Dennis Jay Funny in the T.A.R.D.I.S.
"The Crew" a Netflix Original Comedy
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"The Crew" a Netflix Original Comedy
Deliver Us From Evil
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Deliver Us From Evil
An actor prepares...
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An actor prepares...
Behind The Scenes: BudLight commercial
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Behind The Scenes: BudLight commercial
JOKER film trailer. D.J. the henchman sighting. GOTHAM Universe CROSSOVER
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JOKER film trailer. D.J. the henchman sighting. GOTHAM Universe CROSSOVER
Machine Gun Kelly on stage at the Playboy Club, New York City.
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Machine Gun Kelly on stage at the Playboy Club, New York City.
D.J. Funny, You have failed me for the last time!
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D.J. Funny, You have failed me for the last time!
Framed
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Framed
... and Liberty For All!
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... and Liberty For All!

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • D.J. Funny
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • May 25, 1967
    • Tacoma, Washington, USA
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    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Male

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    He found his first post college job as a management trainee in the Engineering department easy and was often bored. He rested his eyes during class after finishing an assignment early. His boss sarcastically asked if he was happy there and was he ready to pursue his real dreams. Dennis said yes, and left the company that same day. Dennis is a longtime entrepreneur & underground event promoter in New York City. Dennis splits time between New York City, LA, Hawaii and Florida and is a frequent traveler abroad.
  • Quotes
    The potential of failing I'm okay with - nothing great comes easy.
  • Trademarks
      Usually wears black
  • Nicknames
    • D.J. Funny
    • Funny
    • Mr. Funny

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