Jay R. Ferguson

Jay Rowland Ferguson Jr. (born July 25, 1974) is a prominent American actor celebrated for his diverse roles across television and film. He hails from Dallas, Texas, and gained early recognition in 1989 for portraying Ponyboy Curtis in the TV adaptation of S. E. Hinton's classic novel, The Outsiders.

Ferguson's career took off with his role as Taylor Newton in the CBS sitcom Evening Shade, which aired from 1990 to 1994. He further showcased his talent in various television series, including Dr. Todd Hooper on Judging Amy, Rich Connelly in NBC's Surface, and Agent Warren Russell on Showtime's Sleeper Cell. His portrayal of Stan Rizzo in the critically acclaimed AMC series Mad Men from 2010 to 2015 solidified his status in the industry. Additionally, he played Pat O'Neal in ABC's The Real O'Neals and Chip Curry in the CBS sitcom Living Biblically in 2018.

Ferguson's filmography includes notable performances such as Billy in Higher Learning, Elmer Conway in The Killer Inside Me, and Keith Clayton in The Lucky One. Currently, he is recognized for his role as Ben, Darlene's boss and eventual love interest, in the popular sitcom The Conners, a position he has held since 2018. Throughout his career, Ferguson has proven to be a versatile actor, leaving a lasting impact on both television and film audiences.