Jay Jostyn

Jay Jostyn (December 13, 1901 – June 25, 1976 An article in Radio-TV Mirror in 1952 reported, "He is so generally believed to be a real life lawyer that he frequently receives mail from listeners inviting him to move to certain cities where they feel crimes are going unsolved."

Early years Jostyn was born Eugene Josten, the son of George and Mary Josten of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended St. Joseph's parochial school, Marquette Academy, and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.

Before going into acting full-time, he had a job with a telephone company.

Stage In 1948, Jostyn had the lead in a touring company that performed The Trial of Mary Dugan. On Broadway, he played District Attorney McDonough in Deadfall (1955).

Radio Jostyn's career in radio began at WLW in Cincinnati, Ohio, when he was the first poetry reader for the station's late-night Moon River program.

Jostyn's roles as a regular cast member included those shown in the table below. Program Role Foreign Assignment Brian Barry Hilltop House Frank Klabber The Life of Mary Sothern Max Tilley Listen Carefully Master of ceremonies Mr. District Attorney District Attorney Our Gal Sunday Jackie The Parker Family Walter Parker Popeye, The Sailor Captain Dick Second Husband Ben Porter This Day Is Ours Curt Curtis.

Jostyn was also in the casts of This Small Town, Silver Theater, The Top Guy, and Mystery Man.

Television Jostyn's roles as a regular cast member included those show in the table below. Program Role Notes Mr. District Attorney Paul Garrett Night Court U.S.A. The Judge The Secret Storm Dr. Hadley Alfred Hitchcock Presents Morgan Season 4 Episode 3: "The Jokester" (1958)

Jostyn also starred in Night Court U.S.A. a syndicated series that dramatized actual court cases. Additionally, he was also seen in episodes of The Doctor, and The Philco Television Playhouse.

Other professional activities In November 1943, Jostyn was elected to a one-year term as third vice-president of the New York local of the American Federation of Radio Artists. In 1944, he was one of seven people elected to AFRA's national board.

Personal life On October 17, 1928, Jostyn married Ruth Hill in Pasadena, California. She was an actress whom he met when they performed together in a play. They had two sons, Jean Charles and Jon George.

Death Jostyn died June 25, 1976, in Los Angeles, California.