- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJay Fredrick Bontatibus
- Nickname
- J.J
- Height1.85 m
- Jay was born in Connecticut and raised in Connecticut and New York City to parents Michael and Frances Bontatibus. He is the 3rd child of 4, with 2 brothers and a sister.
Trained as a stage actor in NYC, he got his breakthrough role playing "Tony Viscardi" on the CBS soap, Les feux de l'amour (1973). Jay went on to play "Detective Andy Capelli" on the ABC soap, Hôpital central (1963), and numerous TV episodes and films.- IMDb mini biography by: neighbor for 20 years
- SpouseMarnie Saitta(December 28, 2002 - 2005) (divorced)
- Studied acting with renowned acting coaches Wynn Handman, William Esper and Diane Ainslee in New York City and, currently, studying and coached by Sandy Marshall.
- Once married to Assistant Casting Director Marnie Saitta.
- He was a 2 time All-American Boxer and 2 time Northeast Boxing Champion
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