Will Smithscreen performanceWill Smith is credited as Jay in 2 films: Men in Black and Men in Black II.
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FILM POSTER · Men in BlackMen in Black
Jay
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Jay appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1997-2002, portrayed by Will Smith. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.
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Release-order sequence · 2 films · 1997–2002Main sequence runtime: 3h 6m
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- 01Start hereMen in Black
1997 · 1h 38m
Portrayed by Will Smith · screen performanceWill Smith is credited as Jay in Men in Black (1997).
Movie guideMoviHero score85/100WORTH IT - 02
Men in Black II2002 · 1h 28m
Portrayed by Will Smith · screen performanceWill Smith is credited as Jay in Men in Black II (2002).
Movie guideMoviHero score80/100WORTH IT
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Will Smithscreen performanceFILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS
Jay screen credits
Screen credits: Men in Black (1997) — Will Smith as Jay; Men in Black II (2002) — Will Smith as Jay.
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Jay and Zed both appear in Men in Black II.
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