American actor Javier Manuel “Jay” Hernandez was born on February 20, 1978. After making his film debut alongside Kirsten Dunst in the 2001 romance drama Crazy/Beautiful, he made his television debut on NBC’s Hang Time.
Profile summary
| Full name | Javier Manuel Hernandez |
| Date of birth | Februrary 20, 1978 |
| Birth place | Montebello, California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Net worth | $7 million |
Early life and education
Hernandez, the son of Isis (née Maldonado), a secretary and accountant, and Javier Hernandez Sr., a mechanic, was born on February 20, 1978, in Montebello, California. Amelia, his younger sister, and Michael and Gabriel, his older brothers, round out his family.
When he was a senior, he transferred to Schurr High School in Montebello from Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead, California. While taking an elevator in a high-rise in Los Angeles, he was approached by talent manager Howard Tyner, who indicated he had what it takes to make a great career in Hollywood. He sent Hernandez’s photos to casting directors and enrolled him in an acting programme.
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Parents and family
He is the third-generation Mexican American son of Isis and Javier Hernandez Sr. Amella, his younger sister, and Michael and Gabriel, his two elder brothers, make up his family of three.
Career
Hernandez portrayed Antonio Lopez in the NBC series Hang Time from 1998 to 2000. His breakthrough came when he played Kirsten Dunst’s co-star in the 2001 Touchstone Pictures film Crazy/Beautiful. Since then, he has had prominent roles in a number of important Hollywood productions, such as Carlito’s Way: Rise to Power, the 2005 horror movie Hostel, and World Trade Centre. He made an appearance in the 2010 crime/action movie Takers.
He played Carlito Brigante in the 2005 crime prequel Carlito’s Way: Rise to Power, an Al Pacino character from the 1993 movie of the same name. Hernandez played Paxton in Hostel, directed by Eli Roth, in 2005 and Hostel: Part I in 2007. He starred in the 2015 film Max as a US military soldier tasked with helping the titular rescue dog, who was traumatised by the passing of his previous handler.
He appeared in the comedies Bad Moms and Suicide Squad in 2016 as Jessie Harkness and El Diablo, a metahuman ex-gangster. Hernandez was chosen to play Thomas Magnum in the CBS drama series Magnum P.I. on February 20, 2018. On September 24, 2018, it made its debut. 81 After four seasons, it was cancelled in NAu 092 before being saved by NBC in June of that year with a two-season order.
Wife
Hernandez wed Daniella Deutscher, a former Hang Time co-star, in 2006. When Jay first met Daniella, she was 17 years old, and he was 14. He first appeared in the fourth season of “Hang Time” as Antonio Lopez, and she portrayed the lead role of Julie Connor. They are not parents.
Tattoos
Jay has several tattoos, including a 78 on his left bicep, a tribal armband on his right arm, and maybe matching “SKWAD” ink with his Suicide Squad castmates.
Net worth
The well-known American actor and model “Jay Hernandez” has a $7 million fortune.
