Jay Harris Pickett (February 10, 1961 – July 30, 2021) was an American actor.
Early life and education Pickett was born in Spokane, Washington, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in acting at Boise State University and his Master of Fine Arts in acting from the University of California, Los Angeles and appeared in numerous theatrical productions at both schools.
Career Pickett's television appearances include in the miniseries Rags to Riches, and roles on such series as China Beach, Mr. Belvedere, Dragnet, Jake and the Fatman, Days of Our Lives, Perry Mason, and Matlock.
In 1997, Pickett originated the role of Frank Scanlon, a dedicated paramedic and substitute teacher and the complicated older brother of Joe Scanlon, on the ABC Daytime drama Port Charles. In 2006, Pickett substituted for actor Ted King in the role of Lorenzo Alcazar on the soap opera General Hospital, the parent series of Port Charles. In 2007, Pickett rejoined the cast of General Hospital in the recurring role of Detective David Harper.
He enjoyed most sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and skiing. He was also an expert roper and western horse rider.
Personal life Pickett and his wife, Elena, resided in California and had three children. He was best friends with former Port Charles co-star Michael Dietz and was godfather to his daughter, Madison.
Pickett died unexpectedly from a heart attack while preparing to film a scene for the film Treasure Valley directed by Travis Mills on a set near Oreana, Idaho, on July 30, 2021, aged 60.
Filmography
Films YearTitleRoleNotes1989Rush WeekParker1991Eve of DestructionMan in Jeep1995RumpelstiltskinRussell Stewart2008Boston Strangler: The Untold StoryDetective Donovan2009Drifter: Henry Lee LucasOfficer Dollinger2009Bundy: A Legacy of EvilRoss Davis2009The Real DealGrant Mussendon2010AbandonedDetective Franklin2012Soda SpringsEden2012UnstableEric2014The Real DealGrant Mussendon2014A Matter of FaithStephen Whitaker2018The Work WifeTherapist2020A Soldier's RevengeKennedy2021Catch the BulletBritt2021Last Shoot OutTwigs2021Heart of the GunJohn White
Television +YearTitleRoleNotes1987Rags to RichesAlex LeskovEpisode: "Russian Holiday"1988China BeachFilmore CrossEpisode: "Waiting for Beckett"1989Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver NorthRadio OperatorTelevision film1989Mr. BelvedereKeith ElliotEpisode: "Homecoming"1990DragnetMartin HelmsEpisode: "Little Miss Nobody"1991Jake and the FatmanJohnny BurgessEpisode: "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off"1991MatlockGary Andler2 episodes1991–1992Days of Our LivesDr. Chip Lakin34 episodes1996Hot LineJ.M.Episode: "The Gardener"1997–2003Port CharlesFrank Scanlon762 episodes2005LandslideStewart HancockTelevision film2006–2008General HospitalDavid Harper / Lorenzo Alcazar61 episodes2007Saving GraceEddieEpisode: "Would You Want Me to Tell You?"2008DexterWarrenEpisode: "All in the Family"2009Desperate HousewivesManEpisode: "If It's Only in Your Head"2011The Perfect StudentJohnTelevision film2012The MentalistCuffed LawyerEpisode: "War of the Roses"2015NCIS: Los AngelesNavy Commander Tom HarrisEpisode: "In the Line of Duty"2015Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson StoryAgent McKinnonTelevision film201516 and MissingLucas2016Inspired to KillProfessor Cross2017RosewoodLukas NilssonEpisode: "Asphyxiation & Aces"2017A Woman DeceivedTravisTelevision film2018Queen SugarAttorney Flynn DanielsEpisode: "Your Passages Have Been Paid"2019Anniversary NightmareBillTelevision film
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