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• Jay Hernandez is an American film and television actor. Born in Montebello, California, Hernandez attended Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead, California, but transferred to Schurr High School in Montebello, California his senior year. While riding an elevator in Los Angeles, Hernandez was approached by talent manager Howard Tyner who suggested that Hernandez had what it took to have a successful career in Hollywood. He enrolled Hernandez into acting school and sent his pictures to casting agents.

  Hernandez me with success after his role opposite Kirsten Dunst in Crazy/Beautiful. He has since appeared in several films including 2006's Hostel, World Trade Center and Friday Night Lights.

• Fast Facts

  1. Birthdate: February 20, 1978
  2. Birthplace: Montebello, California
  3. Given Name: Javier Manuel Hernandez, Jr.
  4. Spouse: Daniella Deutscher

• Filmography

  • Crazy/Beautiful (2001)
  • Joy Ride (2001)
  • The Rookie (2002)
  • Torque (2004)
  • Ladder 49 (2004)
  • Friday Night Lights (2004)
  • Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
  • Hostel (2005)
  • World Trade Center (2006)
  • Six Degrees (2006)(television series)
  • Grindhouse (2007)
  • Part II (2007)
  • Lakeview Terrace (2008)
  • American Son (2008)

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