Jay Horace Black

My acting story starts in a cafe over 20 years ago. An old friend he hadn't seen in over 5 years said, "Jay, you should call my agent." And Jay did. This launched his successful career as a voice artist, actor, print, runway model, and on-camera talent in TV commercials, film, and corporate training videos. 

Jay co-stared recently in Chicago PD and has appeared in television commercials for international/national companies such as Ace Hardware, Cox Communications, CSX Trains, Kmart, Kohl's, Mcdonald's, Verizon, Visa, Walmart, Walgreens, and more. Voiceover clients include Bank Of America, Chicago Lottery, Comcast Xfinity, NyQuil, Cox Residential, Texaco, and Fortune 500 companies such as Eli Lilly Co. Jay was honored to play a few characters in a dramatic audiobook where he read opposite Gary Sinise and Jeff Goldblum. 

Jay has walked the runaways for a worldwide BET "live" audience, including Nordstrom, Saks, and other national brands. He has been the presenter in live trade shows in Vegas for Caterpillar the Con Expo, the 3rd largest trade show in the world. He has been an active member SAG AFTRA acting union since 1994. 

Born in Indiana, he served active duty in the U.S. Air Force as a diet therapist and is an expert in nutrition and fitness. Jay continues to build his talent in voice-over, acting, holistic health, kickboxing, martial arts, and fitness. He dances salsa, ballroom, merengue, and more. He loves hiking, biking, nature, and outdoor adventures. 

Jay plays full-on. He is enthusiastic about working with clients to make their projects come to life. He’s passionate about life and enjoys it to the fullest. He inspires and uplifts people around him and is committed to his friends, family, and volunteering in the community.