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The oldest of the seven Adler children, Jay was a small part supporting actor. His hangdog demeanour got him generally typecast as assorted small time crooks, bartenders, clerks and hoboes.

Brother of Luther Adler, Charles Adler and Stella Adler.

Uncle of Ellen Adler.

He was a lifelong liberal Democrat.

He is buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Glendale, New York.

One of six children of Jacob P. Adler and Sarah Adler.

Granduncle of Tom Oppenheim (the son of Ellen Adler).