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Jason Downs

Jason Downs

Jason Wright Downs (born September 8, 1973, in Columbia, Maryland) is an American actor and singer, best known at PRT for his portrayal of Lenny in the Guillermo Cienfuegos production of The Homecoming. He graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA, and has performed on stage and screen for over 30 years. Some of his credits include John Waters’ Hairspray, Clara’s Heart with Neil Patrick Harris, Racing Daylight with Melissa Leo and David Strathairn, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: New Orleans. He toured with the National Players production of The Tempest as Caliban, has played Romeo in repertory, and Lorenzo off Broadway. He was also signed as a recording artist with Jive Records, releasing two albums and 5 singles, one of which was a top 20 hit overseas (White Boy With A Feather) resulting in a European tour.

Known for

Guillotine
Guillotine
2025 • Fernand
Gospel Hill
Gospel Hill
2008 • Tommy Duncan
Racing Daylight
Racing Daylight
2007 • Edmund / Billy Palmer
Come Lovely
2003 • Nick
Clara's Heart
Clara's Heart
1988 • Alan Lipsky
Hairspray
Hairspray
1988 • Bobby

Full filmography

Guillotine
Guillotine
2025 • Fernand
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Gospel Hill
Gospel Hill
2008 • Tommy Duncan
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Racing Daylight
Racing Daylight
2007 • Edmund / Billy Palmer
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Clara's Heart
Clara's Heart
1988 • Alan Lipsky
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Hairspray
Hairspray
1988 • Bobby
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Jason Downs – Biography, Known For & Filmography