A Gay in the Life: Actor Jayson Bernard

Jayson Bernard started off his Saturday running off copies of his headshot and resume for a new independent film in which he is currently starring. The day was hectic as he took the long drive out to a Borders bookstore in the suburbs to be on a panel of actors for the movie D.I.N.K.S. He plays Charles, the mayor’s aide in a comedy written and directed by Robert Alaniz. He signed posters for the crowd and discussed his journey from audition to the screen.

He is experienced with live entertainment, having worked with Second City for more than 10 years. Bernard can be spotted in past televisions shows as ER and Turks.

A typical day Bernard’s life involves taking acting class from coach Mary Reynard-Liss, catering in the Ravenswood area or maintaining the building he owns with his partner, Roberto.

The Chicago premiere of D.I.N.K.S. or Double Income No Kids is on March 25 at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee. For ticket information, visit www.dinksthemovie.com.

Name: Jayson Bernard

Age: 35

Neighborhood: Lakeview East

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Relationship status: Partnered

Hobbies: Writing a pilot for a comedy, comic book collecting

Favorite food: Cheese

Favorite film: Clue