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C. Jay Cox is a Actor, Director, Scriptwriter and Producer American born on 1 january 1962 at Nevada (USA)

C. Jay Cox

C. Jay Cox
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Nationality USA
Birth 1 january 1962 (62 years) at Nevada (USA)

C. Jay Cox (born 1962 in Nevada) is an American director and screenwriter.

Biography

Cox grew up in Eastern Nevada and made his first film when he was eight years old (a two-minute film noir called Vampire Cave). Growing up, he continued writing and creating short films. He graduated with a BA in Journalism from Brigham Young University. He then moved to Los Angeles (where he currently lives) and worked as an actor, performance artist, photographer and other jobs. He began making video shorts, industrial films and documentaries. After he wrote his screenplay for The Thing in Bob's Garage in 1998, he was given a number of jobs rewriting other people's screenplays. His own screenplay, Sweet Home Alabama, became a box office hit when the film, starring Reese Witherspoon, was released in 2002. His next film Latter Days, which he wrote, produced and directed, won him several audience awards at film festivals. The title Latter Days refers to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His familiarity with the subject matter came from his upbringing as a fifth-generation Mormon. When he moved to Los Angeles he came out as gay. The film is not autobiographical, but it is deeply personal. He directed and produced the 2008 film Kiss the Bride, starring Tori Spelling, and is a screenwriter for the 2009 film New in Town, starring Renée Zellweger and Harry Connick, Jr. He mentioned in a 2004 interview that some of his idols are James L. Brooks, Sydney Pollack and Billy Wilder.

Best films

Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
(Scriptwriter)

Usually with

Amber Benson
Amber Benson
(2 films)
Max Sandvoss
Max Sandvoss
(2 films)
Tess Harper
Tess Harper
(1 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of C. Jay Cox (7 films)

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Actor

Nightmare Sisters, 1h28
Directed by David DeCoteau
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror
Themes Comedy horror films
Actors Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens, Michelle Bauer, C. Jay Cox, Dukey Flyswatter
Roles Bud
Rating49% 2.4538852.4538852.4538852.4538852.453885
Buck-toothed Melody, bespectacled Marci, and chubby Mickey are socially awkward sorority sisters. Desperate for some fun, they invite a trio of equally nerdy fraternity pledges over for a party.
From a Whisper to a Scream, 1h39
Directed by Jeff Burr
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Horror
Actors Vincent Price, Susan Tyrrell, Clu Gulager, Lawrence Tierney, Terry Kiser, Cameron Mitchell
Roles Pike (as C.J. Cox)
Rating58% 2.9002452.9002452.9002452.9002452.900245
In a small Tennessee town called Oldfield, historian Julian White (Vincent Price) relates four horror stories to a reporter (Susan Tyrrell). The stories are connected to the past and present of Oldfield, which seems to be an epicenter for pure evil. White's narration serves as a wraparound story for four otherwise unconnected segments set during different periods in history ranging from the American Civil War to present day.

Director

Kiss the Bride, 1h36
Directed by C. Jay Cox
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Tori Spelling, Philipp Karner, Amber Benson, Joanna Cassidy, Tess Harper, Robert Foxworth
Rating55% 2.797882.797882.797882.797882.79788
Matt (Philipp Karner) and Ryan (James O'Shea) were best friends in high school, but ten years later, Matt receives an invitation to Ryan's wedding, he is surprised - especially that Ryan's intended, whose name is Alex, is a woman (Tori Spelling). Matt and Ryan had a gay relationship in high school, and Matt has held a torch for Ryan for the past ten years. Described by his co-worker as "so 'My Best Friend's Gay Wedding,'" Matt races off to rescue his former love from this woman who must have trapped him into marriage. Matt and Alex hit it off, Matt and Ryan have some things to work out, and there is a cast of character in-laws (Joanna Cassidy, Tess Harper, Robert Foxworth and Amber Benson).
Latter Days, 1h47
Directed by C. Jay Cox
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films about religion, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films about religion, LGBT-related film
Actors Wes Ramsey, Max Sandvoss, Rebekah Johnson, Jacqueline Bisset, Mary Kay Place, Erik Palladino
Rating69% 3.4981753.4981753.4981753.4981753.498175
Elder Aaron Davis, a young Mormon from Pocatello, Idaho, is sent to Los Angeles with three other missionaries to spread the Mormon faith. They move into an apartment next to openly gay party boy Christian Markelli and his roommate Julie, an aspiring singer. Christian and Julie work as waiters at Lila's, a trendy restaurant owned by retired actress Lila Montagne.

Scriptwriter

The Makeover, 1h33
Genres Comedy
Actors Julia Stiles, Camryn Manheim, Frances Fisher, David Walton, Tom Kenny
Roles Writer
Rating56% 2.8497152.8497152.8497152.8497152.849715
Lors des élections au congrès, les conseillers d'Hannah Higgins imputent sa défaite à son attitude d'érudite coincée. Son adversaire meurt brutalement et un nouveau scrutin est organisé, ils conseillent de choisir un candidat masculin. Arrive Elliot Doolittle, livreur de bière qui décide de prendre des cours de diction pour obtenir une promotion. Hannah parie avec sa conseillère et amie Colleen qu'elle peut transformer ce garçon rustre en orateur brillant, capable de défendre son programme d'éducation.
New in Town, 1h37
Directed by Jonas Elmer
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Renée Zellweger, Harry Connick, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, J. K. Simmons, Frances Conroy, Rashida Jones
Roles Writer
Rating57% 2.8513452.8513452.8513452.8513452.851345
A high-powered consultant (Renée Zellweger) in love with her upscale Miami lifestyle is sent to New Ulm, Minnesota, to oversee the restructuring of a blue-collar manufacturing plant. After enduring a frosty reception from the locals, icy roads and freezing weather, she warms up to the small town's charm, and eventually finds herself being accepted by the community. When she is ordered to close down the plant and put the entire community out of work, she's forced to reconsider her goals and priorities, and finds a way to save the town. After tasting her secretary's secret recipe of tapioca pudding, she decides to adapt a former yogurt production line to produce this special recipe of tapioca.
Latter Days, 1h47
Directed by C. Jay Cox
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films about religion, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films about religion, LGBT-related film
Actors Wes Ramsey, Max Sandvoss, Rebekah Johnson, Jacqueline Bisset, Mary Kay Place, Erik Palladino
Roles Writer
Rating69% 3.4981753.4981753.4981753.4981753.498175
Elder Aaron Davis, a young Mormon from Pocatello, Idaho, is sent to Los Angeles with three other missionaries to spread the Mormon faith. They move into an apartment next to openly gay party boy Christian Markelli and his roommate Julie, an aspiring singer. Christian and Julie work as waiters at Lila's, a trendy restaurant owned by retired actress Lila Montagne.
Sweet Home Alabama, 1h49
Directed by Andy Tennant
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen, Mary Kay Place, Fred Ward
Rating62% 3.1010953.1010953.1010953.1010953.101095
The film opens on a stormy Alabama beach with two children, Melanie Smooter and Jake Perry, chasing each other. Jake has brought Melanie out to show her the glass sculptures that result when sand is struck by lightning. They discuss their future together, with Jake asserting they will be married one day. They kiss and are almost struck by lightning.

Producer

Kiss the Bride, 1h36
Directed by C. Jay Cox
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Tori Spelling, Philipp Karner, Amber Benson, Joanna Cassidy, Tess Harper, Robert Foxworth
Roles Producer
Rating55% 2.797882.797882.797882.797882.79788
Matt (Philipp Karner) and Ryan (James O'Shea) were best friends in high school, but ten years later, Matt receives an invitation to Ryan's wedding, he is surprised - especially that Ryan's intended, whose name is Alex, is a woman (Tori Spelling). Matt and Ryan had a gay relationship in high school, and Matt has held a torch for Ryan for the past ten years. Described by his co-worker as "so 'My Best Friend's Gay Wedding,'" Matt races off to rescue his former love from this woman who must have trapped him into marriage. Matt and Alex hit it off, Matt and Ryan have some things to work out, and there is a cast of character in-laws (Joanna Cassidy, Tess Harper, Robert Foxworth and Amber Benson).