Jay Varela was an American actor born on July 7, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his roles in The Unholy Rollers (1972), Knots Landing (1979), and Falcon Crest (1981). He passed away on June 24, 2021.
Personal and Family Life
Jay Varela, born John Frederic Varela, had a long career in acting and also contributed to education by teaching at Ventura College in California for about 10 to 15 years. Details about his family life remain largely private and are not widely known.
Career
Varela’s acting career included various roles in film and television throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He portrayed memorable characters in popular shows and movies, earning recognition for his talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
Death and Legacy
Jay Varela died on June 24, 2021, leaving behind a legacy of work that influences many aspiring actors. His contributions to film and education have had a lasting impact, cementing his place in the history of American entertainment.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Unholy Rollers | 1972-11-10 | Nick |
| The Gun | 1974-11-13 | Orlando |
| The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing | 1973-06-28 | Charlie Bent |
| Kid Blue | 1973-01-31 | Mendoza |
| The Underground Man | 1974-05-06 | Dr. Silcox |
| In the Mood | 1987-09-16 | The Tuna Foreman |
| Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence | 1976-02-08 | 2nd Deputy Marshal |
| Missing Pieces | 1983-05-14 | Lt. Carlos Ruiz |
| Nakia | 1974-04-17 | Indiana Johnny |
| House Made of Dawn | 1972-03-24 | Benally |
| Columbo | 1971-09-15 | Sergeant Rojas |
| Tales of the Unexpected | 1979-03-24 | Sergeant Demmer |
| Nichols | 1971-09-16 | Sin Lingua |
| Condominium | 1980-04-06 | Chief Meteorologist |
| T. J. Hooker | 1982-03-13 | Rudy Cates |
| Judging Amy | 1999-09-19 | Oscar Ortiz |
| The Incredible Hulk | 1977-11-04 | Ramon |
| Columbo | 1971-09-15 | Captain Ortega |
| Delvecchio | 1976-09-09 | Rivera |
| Delvecchio | 1976-09-09 | Sergeant Rivera |
| Monty Nash | 1971-09-17 | Tom Chino |
| Monty Nash | 1971-09-17 | Emilio del Sol |
| Kojak | 1973-10-24 | Sam Lopez |