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Jay Hernandez
Actor · Director · Writer
Jay Hernandez, born in 1978 in Mexico, is a versatile actor and fashion model whose career spans television and film. Following his television debut in "Hang Time," Hernandez broke into films with "Crazy/Beautiful," opposite Kirsten Dunst. His subsequent roles in "Friday Night Lights," "Hostel," and "Bad Moms" showcased his range, culminating in his portrayal of Chato Santana / El Diablo in the commercially successful "Suicide Squad." More recently, Hernandez has taken on the iconic role of Thomas Magnum in the CBS reboot of "Magnum P.I., " blending action and drama in equal measure.
Filmography
37 credits across 5 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | The Revenge of La Llorona | Diego | Film |
| 2026 | Toy Story 5 | Bonnie’s Dad (voice) | Film |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 | Bonnie’s Dad (voice) | Film |
| 2018 | Magnum P.I. | Thomas Magnum | TV |
| 2017 | A Bad Moms Christmas | Jessie Harkness | Film |
| 2016 | Bad Moms | Jessie Harkness | Film |
| 2016 | Suicide Squad | Diablo | Film |
| 2015 | Max | Sergeant Reyes | Film |
| 2011 | Takers: Take Action! | Self | Film |
| 2011 | Takers: Take Action! | Self | Film |
| 2010 | Takers | Eddie Hatcher | Film |
| 2009 | Welcome to Lakeview Terrace: Behind the Scenes | Self | Film |
| 2008 | Nothing Like the Holidays | Ozzy | Film |
| 2008 | Quarantine | Jake | Film |
| 2008 | Lakeview Terrace | Javier Villareal | Film |
| 2007 | Hostel: Part II | Paxton | Film |
| 2007 | Live! | Pablo | Film |
| 2007 | The Blue Hour | Co-Executive Producer | Film |
| 2006 | Hostel | Paxton | Film |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Dominick Pezzulo | Film |
| 2006 | Six Degrees | Carlos Green | TV |
| 2005 | Nomad: The Warrior | Erali | Film |
| 2005 | Carlito's Way: Rise to Power | Carlito Brigante | Film |
| 2004 | Friday Night Lights | Brian Chavez | Film |
| 2004 | Torque | Dalton | Film |
| 2004 | Ladder 49 | Keith Perez | Film |
| 2003 | Elephant | Associate Producer | Film |
| 2002 | The Rookie | Joaquin 'Wack' Campos | Film |
| 2002 | Gerry | Associate Producer | Film |
| 2001 | Crazy/Beautiful | Carlos Nuñez | Film |
| 2001 | Joy Ride | Marine | Film |
| 2000 | Living the Life | Kikicho | Film |
| 1995 | Hang Time | Antonio Lopez | TV |
| Youth Juice | Film | ||
| Night Comes | Director | Film | |
| Night Comes | Writer | Film | |
| Night Comes | Executive Producer | Film |
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