Jay Chandrasekhar Biography

Jay Chandrasekhar born Jayanth Jambulingam Chandrasekhar is an American comedian, film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his work with the sketch comedy group Broken Lizard and for directing and starring in the Broken Lizard films Super Troopers, Club Dread, Beerfest, and Super Troopers 2.

Since 2001, he has also worked frequently as a television director, directing many episodes of Community and The Goldbergs, among dozens of other comedy series. He has also occasionally worked as a film director outside of Broken Lizard projects, most notably on the 2005 film The Dukes of Hazzard.

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Jay Chandrasekhar Age

Jambulingam Chandrasekhar is 53 years old as of 2021. He was born on April 9th, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Additionally, he celebrates his birthday on April 9th every year.

Jay Chandrasekhar Height and Weight

Jay measures a standing height of 6 feet 0 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.84 meters tall. He also weighs 85 kilograms which is equivalent to 187 lbs. Furthermore, Chandrasekhar has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Jay Chandrasekhar Education

He graduated from the boarding high school Lake Forest Academy. He graduated from Colgate University with a major in European history and a minor in philosophy. During college, he spent a semester at Chicago’s Loyola University.

Jay Chandrasekhar Family, Parents, and Siblings

Chandrasekhar was born in Chicago to parents who lived in the adjacent suburb of Oak Park, Illinois. Both his father, Arcot Jambulingam “AJ” Chandrasekhar, and his mother, Hema Chandrasekhar, are physicians of Tamil origin and are originally from Chennai, India. The hospital where he was born, old Cook County Hospital, was where his parents worked. Chandrasekhar has an older sister as well as a younger sister named Sandy Chandrasekhar, who are both lawyers.

Jay Chandrasekhar Wife, Husband, and Children

Jay has been married to actress Susan Clarke since 2005. They have three children: a son and twin daughters. Chandrasekhar’s middle name, Jambulingam, is in honor of his grandfather and is also his son’s middle name. During an interview with Stephen Colbert in 2017, Chandrasekhar stated that the name Jambulingam translates literally in English to “as a euphemism for power” in reference to the Hindu deity Shiva.

Jay Chandrasekhar Salary

Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will be updated as soon as it has been made publicly available.

Jay Chandrasekhar Net Worth

Chandrasekhar has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a comedian, film director, screenwriter, and actor. Through his various sources of income, Jay has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Jay Chandrasekhar Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jay.

Jay Chandrasekhar Wiki

• Full Names: Jayanth Jambulingam Chandrasekhar
• Popular As: Jay Chandrasekhar
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Comedian, Film Director, Screenwriter, and Actor
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Asian
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Jay Chandrasekhar Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 53 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Aries
• Date of Birth: April 9th, 1968
• Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Birthday: April 9th

Jay Chandrasekhar Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inches
• Weight: 85 kilograms
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Biceps Size: Not Available
• Chest Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available

Jay Chandrasekhar Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Arcot Jambulingam “AJ” Chandrasekhar
• Mother: Hema Chandrasekhar
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Sandy Chandrasekhar
• Marital Status: Married
• Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Married to Susan Clarke
• Children: 3

Jay Chandrasekhar Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $5 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Comedian, Film Director, Screenwriter, and Actor

Jay Chandrasekhar Career

Broken Lizard comedy troupe

Chandrasekhar formed the troupe Broken Lizard with other former members of the comedy troupe, Charred Goosebeak, and Beta Theta Pi, people he met during college at Colgate University. Chandrasekhar said he found his path to comedy after acting in high school and college. He did some open mic standup comedy work in Chicago and founded a sketch group called “Charred Goose Beak” at college. After moving to New York, the group was renamed Broken Lizard.

Chandrasekhar began making shorts featuring the troupe, then made the self-funded movie Puddle Cruiser in 1996. The film made it into the Sundance Film Festival in 1997. Then in 2001, they made Super Troopers as an independent movie, which Harvey Weinstein helped to develop at Miramax Films, but did not end up distributing.

Directing

In 2005, Chandrasekhar directed The Dukes of Hazzard. The action comedy film based on the 1970s American television series of the same name was the debut of pop singer Jessica Simpson as an actress. While financially successful, the film was met with negative reviews from critics. He has become an established television comedy director, directing episodes of Undeclared, Happy Endings, Chuck, Community, Psych, and Arrested Development. He says that the earlier a director joins a show, the more impact he or she will have on its look and feel.

In 2012, Chandrasekhar made the movie The Babymakers. He directed several episodes of Blue Mountain State. Amazon released a pilot in the 2014 Amazon Original Series that he wrote and directed called Really. Between 2014 and 2018, he directed 16 episodes of The Goldbergs. In June 2018, the filmmaker revealed that he is in discussions with Marvel Studios to direct one of their upcoming movies. In February 2021, Chandrasekhar was announced as the director of the family comedy, “Easter Sunday”, starring Jo Koy.

Acting

Chandrasekhar guest-starred alongside his cousin Sendhil Ramamurthy in a 2009 episode of Psych which Chandrasekhar also directed. He appeared as the cab driver in the “Terror Taxi” skit from Jackass: Number Two. He appeared as racist comedian Gupta Gupti Gupta in the episode “Basic Email Security” of Community.

Stand-up

Chandrasekhar often does stand-up comedy, sometimes touring with fellow Broken Lizard friends, Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan. His stand-up is a mix of jokes and stories.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jay Chandrasekhar

Who is Jay?

Jayanth Jambulingam Chandrasekhar is an American comedian, film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his work with the sketch comedy group Broken Lizard and for directing and starring in the Broken Lizard films Super Troopers, Club Dread, Beerfest, and Super Troopers 2.

How old is Jay?

He was born on April 9th, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Additionally, he celebrates his birthday on April 9th every year.

How tall is Jay?

Jay measures a standing height of 6 feet 0 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.84 meters tall.

Is Jay married?

Jay has been married to actress Susan Clarke since 2005.

How much is Jay worth?

Chandrasekhar has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a comedian, film director, screenwriter, and actor. Through his various sources of income, Jay has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

How much does Jay make?

Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will be updated as soon as it has been made publicly available.

Where does Jay live? 

Because of security reasons, Jay has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Jay dead or alive?

Jay is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Jay Now?

To get his latest updates, visit his official social media status listed below.

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