Jay Alaimo

• Birth name:

  James Joseph Alaimo III

• Date of Birth:

• Height:

  6' 1" (1.85 m)

Born and raised in Suffield, Connecticut in an area that is often referred to as Tobacco Valley. Attended Watkinson in Hartford, Connecticut. It was at Suffolk University on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts that he began honing his skills in the theatre. Transferred to Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia where he was a member of Alpha Psi Omega (The Honors Theatre Society).Jay said in 2007 interview that he is "...forever grateful for his close family who have been supportive through all of these... more

Born and raised in Suffield, Connecticut in an area that is often referred to as Tobacco Valley. Attended Watkinson in Hartford, Connecticut. It was at Suffolk University on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts that he began honing his skills in the theatre. Transferred to Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia where he was a member of Alpha Psi Omega (The Honors Theatre Society).Jay said in 2007 interview that he is "...forever grateful for his close family who have been supportive through all of these erratic years..."Claims that his stunted English bulldog, Abe, offers him ideas for new stories.Founder of Mercer Films in New York City. Chlorine, Mercer Films' follow up - was washed away by hurricane Katrina. In a somewhat literal sense.Slingshot was made near his home town. Slingshot premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival and then was distributed by The Weinsteins Co in June 2007.Has a son, Alexander Mankarios, a fellow Leo.Lives in Brooklyn, New York.