Jay Pickett (born February 10, 1961) is an American actor. Pickett was born in Spokane, Washington, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho. He received his BA degree in acting at Boise State University and his MFA in acting from UCLA and appeared in numerous theatrical productions at both schools. Pickett's television appearances include the miniseries Rags to Riches, and roles on such series as China Beach, Mr. Belvedere, Dragnet, Jake and The Fatman, Days of Our Lives (as Dr. Chip Lakin) (1991–92), Perry Mason and Matlock.