| Jay Hernandez |
| Born |
Javier Manuel Hernandez, Jr.
(1978-02-20) February 20, 1978 (age 35)
Montebello, California, U.S. |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Years active |
1999—present |
Javier Manuel "Jay" Hernandez, Jr. (born February 20, 1978) is an American actor.[1]
Early life and career [edit]
Hernandez was born in Montebello, California, the son of Isis (née Maldonado), a secretary and accountant,[2] and Javier Hernandez, Sr., a mechanic.[3] He has a younger sister, Amelia, and two older brothers, Michael and Gabriel. Hernandez is a fourth-generation Mexican American.[4] He attended Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead, California, but transferred to Schurr High School in Montebello his senior year. While riding an elevator in a high rise in Los Angeles,[2] Hernandez was approached by talent manager Howard Tyner who suggested Hernandez had what it took to have a successful career in Hollywood.[4] He enrolled Hernandez into acting school and sent his pictures to casting agents.
Hernandez subsequently hit success with his role opposite Kirsten Dunst in Crazy/Beautiful. He has since appeared in several major Hollywood films, including playing the lead roles in Carlito's Way: Rise to Power[5] and the 2005 horror film Hostel[2] and World Trade Center. Hernandez appeared in the action/crime film Takers, which was released in August 2010.
Filmography [edit]
Award nominations [edit]
| Year |
Award |
Result |
Category |
Film |
| 2002 |
ALMA Award |
Nominated |
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture |
Crazy/Beautiful |
| 2006 |
Teen Choice Award |
Nominated |
Movie - Choice Scream |
Hostel |
References [edit]
External links [edit]
| Persondata |
| Name |
Hernandez, Jay |
| Alternative names |
Hernandez, Javier Manuel, Jr. |
| Short description |
Actor |
| Date of birth |
February 20, 1978 |
| Place of birth |
Montebello, California, US |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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