Jay Oakerson
Actor, Writer, Producer
December 7, 1977 (48 years)
Big Jay Oakerson (born December 7, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; real name Jason Michael Oakerson) is an American stand-up comedian, radio host, podcaster, and actor.
Big Jay Oakerson began his career as a stand-up comedian in Philadelphia and later performed as an opening act for Dave Attell, among others. He gained recognition through appearances in shows such as *Comedy Central Presents*, *Inside Amy Schumer*, *Louie*, and *Crashing*. In 2016, he released his first stand-up special, *Live At Webster Hall*. Alongside his stage career, Oakerson has found success as a podcast and radio host, notably with shows such as *Legion of Skanks*, *The Bonfire*, and *Story Warz*. In 2025, he took on a role in the Netflix series *Tires*.
Big Jay Oakerson began his career as a stand-up comedian in Philadelphia and later performed as an opening act for Dave Attell, among others. He gained recognition through appearances in shows such as *Comedy Central Presents*, *Inside Amy Schumer*, *Louie*, and *Crashing*. In 2016, he released his first stand-up special, *Live At Webster Hall*. Alongside his stage career, Oakerson has found success as a podcast and radio host, notably with shows such as *Legion of Skanks*, *The Bonfire*, and *Story Warz*. In 2025, he took on a role in the Netflix series *Tires*.
Known For
Filmography
| 2024 | Tires · as Dogman |
| 2019 | Hustlers · as Dj |
| 2019 | Luis J Gomez Presents Luis J Gomez · as Announcer |
| 2019 | Isn't It Romantic · as Gary |
| 2017 | Crashing (2017) · as Big Jay Oakerson |
| 2016 | Billions · as Weed Somm |
| 2015 | The Jim Gaffigan Show · as Big Jay Oakerson |
| 2014 | Legion of Skanks (podcast) · as Host |
| 2013 | Inside Amy Schumer · as Artie |
| 2012 | I Love The 1880s · as Cast |
| 2010 | Louie (2010) · as Bathroom Guy |
| 2010 | Ugly Americans · as Ray (voice) |
| 2008 | Z-Rock · as NeilOn Plex |
| 2004 | From Other Worlds · as Big Lab AssistantOn Plex |
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| 2016 | Big Jay Oakerson: Live at Webster Hall · as Screenplay |
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| 2023 | Big Jay Oakerson: Dog Belly · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Big Jay Oakerson: Live at Webster Hall · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Big Jay Oakerson's What's Your F@%king Deal?! · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Big Jay Oakerson's What's Your F@%king Deal?! · as Creator |
| 2008 | Z-Rock · as Consultant WriterOn Plex |