Jay Hernandez
Biography
Jay Hernandez is a Mexican-born American actor and fashion model. He was born on February 20, 1978, in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. Hernandez made his television debut in NBC's Hang Time and his film debut in the romantic drama Crazy/Beautiful opposite Kirsten Dunst. He has since appeared in numerous films, including Friday Night Lights, Hostel, Bad Moms, and Suicide Squad, where he portrayed Chato Santana / El Diablo. Hernandez also stars as Thomas Magnum in the CBS reboot of Magnum P.I. He has worked in the entertainment industry as an actor, with over 50 credits to his name.
Career overview
Jay Hernandez is a Mexican-born American actor. He made his television debut in NBC's Hang Time. Hernandez made his film debut in the romantic drama Crazy/Beautiful, opposite Kirsten Dunst. He has since appeared in a number of films, including Friday Night Lights and Hostel.
Hernandez has also starred in films such as Bad Moms and as Chato Santana / El Diablo in Suicide Squad. He portrays Thomas Magnum in the CBS reboot of Magnum P.I. Hernandez has a diverse filmography, showcasing his range as an actor. His early television and film appearances have led to a successful acting career.
Jay Hernandez has been active in the entertainment industry for several years, with a significant number of credits to his name. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, solidifying his position as a well-known actor. Hernandez's career has spanned multiple genres and formats, demonstrating his versatility as a performer.
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- The Revenge of La Llorona (2027) as Diego
- Toy Story 5 (2026) as Bonnie’s Dad (voice)
- The Long Game (2024) as JB Peña
- Beneath Us (2020) Executive Producer
- You're Not Alone (2020) Executive Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Toy Story 4 (2019) as Bonnie’s Dad (voice)
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Thomas Magnum
- Magnum P.I. (2018) Director
- The Night Is Young (2018) as Dean
- A Bad Moms Christmas (2017) as Jessie Harkness
- Bright (2017) as Rodriguez
- Double Dutchess: Seeing Double (2017)
- Suicide Squad (2016) as Diablo
- Bad Moms (2016) as Jessie Harkness
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Expanse (2015) as Dimitri Havelock
- Max (2015) as Sergeant Reyes
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Jay Hernandez (voice)
- Gang Related (2014) as Daniel Acosta
- Scandal (2012) as Curtis Pryce
- LOL (2012) as James
- Executing the Heist: The Making of 'Takers' (2011) as Self
- Takers: Take Action! (2011) as Self
- The Great Gatsby in Five Minutes (2011) as Jay Gatsby
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Thomas Magnum
- Takers (2010) as Eddie Hatcher
- Welcome to Lakeview Terrace: Behind the Scenes (2009) as Self
- Quarantine (2008) as Jake
- Lakeview Terrace (2008) as Javier Villareal
- Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) as Ozzy
- American Son (2008) as Junior Morales
- Hostel: Part II (2007) as Paxton
- Grindhouse (2007) as Boddy (segment "Thanksgiving") (uncredited)
- Grindhouse (2007) Presenter
- Live! (2007) as Pablo
- Hostel Part II: The Next Level (2007) as Self
- Hostel (2006) as Paxton
- Six Degrees (2006) as Carlos Green
- World Trade Center (2006) as Dominick Pezzulo
- Hostel Dissected (2006) as Self
- Nomad: The Warrior (2005) as Erali
- Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005) as Carlito Brigante
- Torque (2004) as Dalton
- Friday Night Lights (2004) as Brian Chavez
- Ladder 49 (2004) as Keith Perez
- The Rookie (2002) as Joaquin 'Wack' Campos
- Joy Ride (2001) as Marine
- Crazy/Beautiful (2001) as Carlos Nuñez
- Living the Life (2000) as Kikicho
- Hang Time (1995)
- Hang Time (1995) as Antonio Lopez
- Youth Juice
- Night Comes Executive Producer
- Night Comes Director
- Night Comes Writer